Caroline Polachek's Pang arrived on 18 October 2019 as a 14-track pop release tied to Los Angeles. Polachek has been active since 2008, but the supplied details don't include production credits or listening notes, so there isn't a responsible way to pin down its drums, synths, vocal treatment, or mastering. The broad pop tag is the only firm guide to how it sounds.
The tracklist has a clear shape on paper. It opens with “The Gate”, places “Pang” and “New Normal” near the front, and closes with “Door” and “Parachute”. “Hit Me Where It Hurts”, “Ocean of Tears”, “Caroline Shut Up”, and “So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings” give the middle of the set plenty of character before a listener has heard a note. That should appeal to anyone drawn to left-of-centre pop and Polachek's solo catalog, though buyers looking for detailed audio information will have to listen for themselves. Pang is a paid release available as MP3 320, FLAC 16/44, ALAC, WAV, and AIFF, with a Vinyl LP also offered.
