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Nothing special, few songs are bangers, the rest are fillers. Album is definitely frontloaded, joyful and catchy, the lyrics are usually messy and silly. Most of it is typical pop fare, with the rock edge, I think it's a lovely combination. "Wake Me Up" it's my favourite rockish pop banger.

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