I remember listening to this album on our family's iPod as a kid, not knowing how much I would love this album later in my life. Muse is at its Muse-iest in this album- epic choruses, dramatic instrumental moments, and hard-hitting headbanging rock.
Apocalypse Please is a phenomenal opening with lyrics that feel as timely as ever and a soaring soundscape that complements Matt's vocals perfectly. The tracklist continues with great songs in Time Is Running Out and Sing for Absolution, ... read more
After a couple of months of listens to this record, I think it's finally time to give it a review.
Breach was a huge surprise to me, not in the way it sounded, but that it even existed in the first place. When they first announced this album, I could not believe it at all. It was shocking that all of the double-album theorists were actually correct (even if not in the way they may have predicted). So the fact that we got this album so quickly after Clancy is something I am very grateful ... read more
I think this is my favorite Hozier album. I've listened to it front-to-back more than any of his other albums. It contains a lot of my favorite songs of his like No Plan, Shrike, Dinner & Diatribes, and the title track, Wasteland, Baby!.
Probably my favorite rock album of 2024. Consistent highs (Running in Circles, I hope you hate me., Uto, Black and Gold) with a couple of lows (Tipping Point, KOET).
Such a nostalgic EP for me. I remember the fake pilots leaks people posted using songs from this and discovering some really cool songs from it. The Fall is a really strong track with vivid imagery within its lyrics. Aawake at Night's "wub wub" bass is so awesome. Tip Toes has a great verse/chorus contrast that was later used and improved upon on Still Feel. Overall, 3 solid tracks that served as a good introduction to the band in 2017, but is not very reflective of their sound ... read more