Optimism

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Based on 52 ratings
May 29, 2026 / Release Date
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Magnetism / Label
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70
musicOMH
Jens Moelle and İsmail Tüfekçi's first album of the 2020s is a musical workout that gets endorphins going and raises more than a smile or two.
chaotic_taste
59

I'd say the best setting this album could be played is on a beach, just tell the DJ the run it, but outside of that I don't care listening to it much. Most of its sound are pretty chill, some cool electro house moments but that's it. Personally, not something I would play on my own entirely

I did collect some highlights from it tho: Planet Rhythm, Sirens, Achtung! Optimism.

isstuplennyy
80

their best since I Love You Dude in 2011. really fun and enjoyable

pisseater62
75

This is a pretty good album that has some pretty stellar production that keeps it pretty consistently good, with some great moments, but this album can become a little predictable and lacks some memorability, as some of these songs kinda feel like they are lacking in some ideas. The vocals fit the sound pretty well and really give this album energy, and while the lyrics can feel a bit generic at points, they are mostly fine and fit the mood of the album pretty well. The production really sounds ... read more

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