The strength of 'Cerulean Salt' lies in the simplicity and purity of its songs, with melodies that immediately penetrate alongside Katie Crutchfield's frank vocal delivering devastating, straight-from-the-heart lyrics backed by lacerating guitars and slouchy basslines. Sounding like an instant classic from the get go, its songwriting recalls the rawness of early Cat Power, the introspective lyrics of Rilo Kiley and the indie fuzz of The Breeders.