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79
At times, the measured approach he takes on some songs falls short of supplying the momentum needed for each part to hit in the exact way he wanted, but for the most part, Sheff creates a landscape of gentle dynamics that grow until they release their stored energy through unexpected eruptions of kinetic movement.
3y
74
The Okkervil River frontman has long taken a sledgehammer to the fourth wall; on his self-aware solo debut, he takes stock of the troubled state of the industry and delivers a eulogy for his band.
3y
60
A promising palette cleanser before what will hopefully be Sheff's future signature dish.
3y
Littered with beautiful and touching moments. Does it need to be a grand statement? Does it need to push genre boundaries? No. Does it need to do those things to be special? Not in the slightest. The folk on the album has an endearing charm that resonates the whole way through and the quality of writing is superbly consistent. Where some listeners yearning for more experimentation may find nothing special, I find something so homely and warm at its very core. An incredibly charming ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | The Spiral Season 5:38 | 88 |
| 2 | In The Thick Of It 6:06 | 84 |
| 3 | Estrangement Zone 5:35 | 71 |
| 4 | Nothing Special 4:55 | 82 |
| 5 | Holy Man 8:21 | 84 |
| 6 | Like The Last Time 5:20 | 86 |
| 7 | Marathon Girl 5:05 | 77 |
| 8 | Evidence 6:23 | 77 |
Total Length: 47 minutes
