I don't understand the high ratings on this. The melodies don't pack a punch like their other work and some of the songs feel aimless here. Production is good but the songwriting is underwhelming.
Poppy doesn't quite hit the mark on the influences she pulls from. Bands like Static Dress and Fleshwater are doing this much better. Not bad but not great.
Knowing this band made songs like Empty Rooms, Pale, Jacaranda, On & Off, and Opiate makes this a disappointing release. It's easy on the ears but these songs don't punch at all. A couple standouts and the rest blends together.
It sounds nice but the songwriting on a few of these tracks are underwhelming. I don't really know the identity of the band after this one.
Favs: Starburster, Bug, Sundowner, Favourite
Worst: Romance, Motorcycle, Horseness