aeusexua

an absolutely amazing EP. alice’s unfiltered, whimsical lyrics always make their work a fun listen and are especially enjoyable on songs like “Lesbians <3”, “yAPPER” and “Detective Alice”. being more vulnerable on this EP than in their previous work, this blunt writing style lends itself well to telling stories of alice’s struggles with their weight and leaving their parent’s home. “Bird W/O Nest” is undoubtedly a lyrical ... read more

honestly an exemplary quarantine project and such a great pop album generally that still remains fresh 5 years later.
how i’m feeling now is one of charli’s more vulnerable projects, with many of the lyrics, thematically, being quite indicative of the unusual time they were conceived in. this is most clearly seen in “anthems”, a harsh, electro pop song about missing the freedoms of going out without restriction and feeling tired of her monotonous daily life. some may be ... read more

twigs just never disappoints. i’m so in love w this album’s darker, trippier soundscape, which is quite reminiscent of some of her work on older projects. however w more added elements inspired by rave music, this album manages to be distinct from previous releases. moreover the production throughout is very cohesive, making tracks feel like moments within the story of album rather than separate “songs”. “cheap hotel” is quite indicative of this as many felt ... read more

there’s literally nothing to this album, i’m so lost… production is very mediocre; vocals aren’t captivating enough to make up for the bland instrumentation; and her lyricism isn’t all that interesting. there are so many artists with much more raw and diaristic writing that can actually produce engaging work