How to grow sunflowers underwater is a sweet album about growing up and becoming an adult. The lyrics are very creative and specific. I'm glad that Alex felt like she could share her feeling with the world and let us glimpse into her life. Her vocals are very unique and work well with her lyrics. The negatives are the instrumentation begins to feel the same as the album goes on. Also, the last tracks aren't as memorable. They aren't bad just forgettable. I really hope she steps it up for the ... read more
Alex the Astronaut - How to Grow a Sunflower Underwater
Genre: Singer Songwriter
Country: Australia
Final Verdict: 62% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 261th / 597
Highlight: Ride my Bike
Made me think of:
Megan Wyler
Alex Lahey
Middle Kids
This album surprised me a lot. Had no expectations going in, really was impressed. Only their 2nd studio album so clearly has a high ceiling. Great storyteller
Favorite Songs:
Growing Up
Airport
South London
1 | Growing Up 4:50 | |
2 | Haunted 4:11 | |
3 | Octopus 4:20 | |
4 | Airport 4:17 | |
5 | Sick 3:41 | |
6 | South London 3:19 | |
7 | Ride My Bike 3:43 | |
8 | Something Good 4:36 | |
9 | Northern Lights 3:01 | |
10 | Haircut 4:08 |