After maturing on every release, (Sandy) Alex G finally makes something which will truly win people over to his sound. He maintains his lo-fi, quaint aesthetic while reaching for richer songwriting and sounds.
Hovvdy successfully diversifies their sound. But they have a long to way to go to be more than a chill aesthetic.
A ridiculously sorrowful and self-pitying album, but intentionally so. Crywank also has unavoidable lyrical and melodic aptitude. Songs like GB Eating GB while listening to GB showcase a talented artist shrouded by an overbearing aesthetic.