There's a specificity to the way AJR have zeroed in on the millennial twentysomething state-of-mind that reinforces the notion that they are writing truthfully and from a sincere emotional place. That sincerity, paired with AJR's clever turn-of-phrase and hooky pop optimism, means Neotheater never sounds anything less than refreshing.

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On their third LP, this trio of brothers build on the commercial success of 2017’s The Click, with bubbly tracks steeped in light orchestration, crisp hooks and even a little social commentary.

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PcPowerUp

First of all, let's get the obvious out of the way. This probably appeals to me because lowest common denominator pop music appeals to me. I loved The Click to a point where it's one of my favorite albums. I have such a crazy connection to that album and I was so excited to see what the band would do next.

I think this album is fantastic. The soundscapes and vibe are absolutely great. The instrumentation sounds like something straight out of a Disney film, I know that's always been their vibe ... read more

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Inglume

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Okay, it's better than The Click, but that doesn't say much. Still atrocious so I'm going to fire my tank to destroy this abomination!
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jsh1pp

OK, I know this band is one of the most hated on groups in the mainstream, and for good reason to some extent. The Click was a very mixed bag with more good than bad, and OK ORCHESTRA was uh, in a word unlistenable. But Neotheater receives a bunch of needless hate from people for relating to listeners with a pleasant enough, if not cheesy aesthetic that a lot of listeners will likely find at least some emotional grounding in. Yes it's basic, and yes it sounds like a cop out of Jon Bellion and ... read more

TsWolf

Ive Always Been A Pretty Big Ajr Fan. The Click Is One Of My Favorite Albums Of 2017. Ive Also Listened To Ok Orchestra But Ive Never Listened To Neotheater. I Heard one of The Singles Of This Thing 100 Bad Days And I Really Love That Song. So Neotheater Has To Be Good Right?

But Instead What Neotheater Is. Is A Boring, Forgettable And Sometimes Annoying Project With A Few Highlights. The Theme Around This Album Is Not Wanting To Grow Up And Wanting To Be A Kid Again. But There Are Only 2 ... read more

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