Are you gonna kill me if I don’t listen? Cause it looks like it
I was very excited to check out more from Mew after hearing Frengers, which I liked a lot. This is definitely a solid follow up to that album. It’s a lot longer, and shows smoother transitions from song to song. Special is a super catchy song with great riffs. An Envoy to the Open Fields has some awesome harmonies. The real reason I think this album is noteworthy though comes from the last two tracks. They are the more ... read more
(Analbumaday Day 299)
I swear it’s not just because of the band’s name. This is really amazing music right here. I’m gonna predict that a lot of people don’t like the vocals on this album, but I personally think they’re beautiful, I mean this whole album is just so rich in personality and elegance, it’s just that 2005 magic that the similar 90s stuff or the wannabe modern stuff cannot compete with, in terms of style. The way the whole album blends together ... read more
(analbumaday day 299) There was a lot of charm in this album but as I only gave it one listen I can't really say if it impressed me. So this is just a temporary first-impression score until I (hopefully) relisten to this album.
(Analbumaday Day 299)
I swear it’s not just because of the band’s name. This is really amazing music right here. I’m gonna predict that a lot of people don’t like the vocals on this album, but I personally think they’re beautiful, I mean this whole album is just so rich in personality and elegance, it’s just that 2005 magic that the similar 90s stuff or the wannabe modern stuff cannot compete with, in terms of style. The way the whole album blends together ... read more
1 | Circuitry of the Wolf 2:44 | 86 |
2 | Chinaberry Tree 3:33 | 83 |
3 | Why Are You Looking Grave? 3:50 | 81 |
4 | Fox Club 1:50 | 78 |
5 | Apocalypso 4:46 | 95 |
6 | Special 3:13 | 96 |
7 | The Zookeeper's Boy 4:43 | 96 |
8 | A Dark Design 3:29 | 80 |
9 | Saviours of Jazz Ballet (Fear Me, December) 3:18 | 78 |
10 | An Envoy to the Open Fields 3:40 | 83 |
11 | Small Ambulance 1:05 | 70 |
12 | The Seething Rain Weeps for You (Uda Pruda) 4:18 | 80 |
13 | White Lips Kissed 6:44 | 79 |
14 | Louise Louisa 7:17 | 89 |
#13 | / | A.V. Club |