It’s hard to dispel the discomfort surrounding the entire project.
This record is miles ahead of the widely panned autism drama that it accompanies, and often offers glimpses of the pop superstar's undeniable greatness.
Music is a case of too much filler, too little killer, even when divorced from its controversial origins.
Her "awesome" intentions aside, the album's messages of affirmation and encouragement may be well-meaning, but ultimately fall short while underlining Music's broader, damaging issues.
The problem ... is Sia’s vocal: what floats and bounces above the collection’s poppier numbers drags on the slower tracks, leaving lyrics frequently indecipherable and nuance lost.