Broods’s Space Island is most effective when it disrupts its pervasive chill to inspect the details of crumbling love.
I don't get the low scores to be honest, this is surely a fine album. Broods once again released a cool pop record that i'll be listening constantly. 'Space Island' is on the core of soft pop, bringing simple melodies and subtle vocals that match the vibe correctly, yet there's a flourish in every track, some cute sparkles.
This definitely feels like a Broods album, but I feel like they aren't trying to reach the full potential of what they can achieve. 'Space Island' is a lot less ambitious and more conventional than their previous outing. There's nothing inherently wrong with that, but I can't help but feel like some of the magic is missing. This is a decent pop album, but it has "inessential" written all over it. It feels like a minor entry in their discography.
The lyrics are easily the most ... read more
Goodbye World, Hello Space Island — 10
Piece of My Mind — 8
Heartbreak — 7
Distance and Drugs — 6
I Keep — 6
Like a Woman — 6
Gaslight — 7
Days Are Passing — 5
Alien — 7
If You Fall in Love — 6
Goodbye World, Hello Space Island - 8.4
Piece Of My Mind - 9.3
Heartbreak - 9.6
Distance And Drugs - 8.6
I Keep - 8.8
Like A Woman - 8.5
Gaslight - 8
Days Are Passing - 6.7
Alien - 7
If You Fall In Love - 8.5
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likes: 8/10
overall final score: 83.40
1 | Goodbye World, Hello Space Island 2:22 | 77 |
2 | Piece of My Mind 3:20 | 88 |
3 | Heartbreak 3:06 | 82 |
4 | Distance and Drugs 3:32 | 89 |
5 | I Keep 3:46 feat. Tove Lo | 78 |
6 | Like a Woman 3:10 | 81 |
7 | Gaslight 2:50 | 77 |
8 | Days Are Passing 3:44 | 73 |
9 | Alien 2:43 | 75 |
10 | If You Fall in Love 3:46 | 84 |