Rolling Stone identifies several likely musical references and “Easter eggs” in Phoebe Bridgers’ new album, Lost Weekend. The article argues that these allusions underline Bridgers’ long-established habit of weaving influences into her songwriting, from subtle lyrical nods to direct musical borrowing.

– Elliott Smith: “Angel in the Snow” in “Still Standing” appears to reference the opening track of Smith’s New Moon, an album Bridgers has publicly admired.
– Damien Jurado: “Lost Weekend” and its reprise interpolate the melody of Jurado’s 2018 song “The Last Great Washington State”, earning him co-writing credits.
– The Replacements: The chorus of “I Can’t Wait” may nod to “Can’t Hardly Wait”, a song Bridgers has previously referenced and performed live.
– “I Fought the Law”: A lyric in “Lost Weekend (Reprise)” — “I fought the wall, and the wall won” — is presented as a callback to the rock standard.