There's something happenin' here and I'm not totally sure what it is but it's exciting, intoxicating and unique, and has me wondering if people will be writing post-Poliça before the year is out
It’s sultry and affecting, full of movement yet atmospheric, slowed and elegant.
A shyly introspective listen that, much like The xx’s first album, sits awkwardly with the industry furore surrounding it.
The rhythm section in particular is afforded a fluidity and freedom typically only witnessed in jazz or funk spheres, the bulbous basslines and restless drums following their own whims rather than the dictates of pop-rock convention.
while it’s an album prime for some excellent live renditions, it’s the tendency to brood too much or even approach tedium at some points leaves further room for the development of this sound.
I am a small fan of Polica.
This release feels like a very long Ep.
I would remove Amongster and Violent Games. These songs didn't do anything for me.
Positives- very relaxing and unique sound.
Most of these songs just sounded like ideas and did not feel like full fleshed song.
I would say Lay Your Cards Out, Wandering Star, and Leading To Death felt complete, and the rest felt like a demo/ Ep.
The run time is a bit too long, but I would still purchase this one.
I would be a little excited to ... read more
01. ★★★★☆ Amongster
02. ★★★☆☆ I See My Mother
03. ★★★★☆ Violent Games
04. ★★★★☆ Dark Star
05. ★★★☆☆ Form
06. ★★★☆☆ The Maker
07. ★★★★☆ Lay Your Cards Out
08. ★★★★☆ Fist, Teeth, Money
09. ★★★☆☆ Happy Be Fine
10. ★★★★★ Wandering Star
11. ★★☆☆☆ Leading To Death
the music is OK but the digitally altered voice of the singer (on every song) is deeply irritating
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