There isn't a wasted moment on the album, an expertly crafted triumph that succeeds by balancing addictive production and a concentrated thematic focus.
For a long time PVRIS have occupied a space in the alternative, band-led world without entirely bowing to the scene's expectations. Use Me is an extension of this, a declaration of what Lynn Gunn can create now she's claiming her power and not sharing the credit so generously.
Use Me is by far the most streamlined and production-pristine of PVRIS’ work to date.
‘Use Me’ is the sound of an artist flexing her muscles, making sense of and peace with her past and, most importantly, embracing a new future.
It’s a powerful - and at times, vulnerable - listen that comes doused in sparkling synths and delicious beats.
Lynn Gunn leaves modesty, fear and doubt in her rearview to embrace the freedom of truth on PVRIS’ third album, Use Me.
Less a moment of reckoning, this is instead an album to be reckoned with.
Use Me is a stirring artistic statement from someone who should no longer feel as though she has to hide.
pVris’ highly anticipated, long awaited third LP ‘Use Me’ is complex in its own right. it’s full of great singles and a title track feat 070 Shake, yet i still feel disappointed with the final project.
‘use me’ is frontloaded, and the rest can be lackluster.
the album is full of great performances and clear production; although inconsistency moves the music to be underwhelming as a whole.
I don't make this statement to detract from this album in any way, but I am quite surprised at the level of praise currently being placed upon Use Me, the awaited third album from PVRIS. Generally speaking, an act that falls within this type of sound remains largely forgotten, or even completely ignored. Just taking a look at some of the recommend artists both here and on our lord and savior Spotify reveals universally hated acts like Imagine Dragons, no longer relevant acts like Blink 182, and ... read more
This third album came well, I'll be honest I listened to PVRIS albums before, but never quite connected, but this is the one for me. Lynn crafted her voice just the right way, the lyrics are well written, the production is on point, there's a little bit of everything also there's a particular glow to the project in overall, great work.
A perfectly ok album, lots of strong sounds and snippets of a talented band. To me they're an American ChVrches, even the V is the same - may be in honour? The album lost me after death of me (not that its a bad song but I just can't forgive it, remove) and wasn't able to get me back. A bright start of the album that didn't improve as time went on, a couple of great singles but not enough for a full album. slightly generous 6
1 | Gimme a Minute 3:28 | 76 |
2 | Dead Weight 3:27 | 81 |
3 | Stay Gold 4:00 | 81 |
4 | Good to Be Alive 3:17 | 79 |
5 | Death of Me 3:31 | 81 |
6 | Hallucinations 3:43 | 86 |
7 | Old Wounds 4:55 | 80 |
8 | Loveless 3:49 | 84 |
9 | January Rain 3:31 | 80 |
10 | Use Me 3:23 feat. 070 Shake | 75 |
11 | Wish You Well 3:37 | 80 |
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