I understand that this is an album of mostly covers, however I am not familiar with many of the originals being covered, so my judgment is mostly on the execution alone, and not how any song compares to what it's covering. Bastille's singer is talented, but idk if it's his accent, or the quality his voice has, but something about it requires context for me to enjoy, and some of these songs don't reach that. Really the only songs I'm coming back to are Grip and Flowers. The additional artists ... read more
A last glimpse of Bastille's Greatness
Combining old Bastille left-overs and new, fresh-sounding covers of some old tracks, while working with some really talented musicians at the same time, "Other People's Heartache (Pt. 4)" is the last time Bastille actually seemed inspired and excited to be in the music business. Afterward, "Doom Days" and "Give Me The Future" not only mark a gradual fall in sales but also in genuine creativity and musicianship. Embracing a ... read more
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