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After hearing one random track of this album, my first reaction was “Bright Eyes copycats”. But, diving deeper into the record, I definitely changed my mind. Even though Friko wear their early 2000’s indie/emo inspirations on their sleeves, it’s still a very fresh and powerful approach on the genre. A very dynamic, focused and intimate LP. The lyrics, the instrumentation and the delivery, it all feels raw and honest. What a surprise from the underground scene!
Very gritty instrumentals and hard hitting flows. The industrial production definitely packs a punch. The lyrics on the other end don’t really do it for me. Just a bit too corny and predictable.
I enjoyed this album! There’s something fresh about the slacky attitude and tight hooks. It’s a good mix between playfulness and moodiness. Not groundbreaking, but rated way to low i.m.o.
This is the 8th album by Baltimore-based dream pop duo Beach House. Together, Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally have been releasing highly praised material since the mid-2000’s. Records like "Teen Dream" (2010) and "Bloom" (2012) are considered modern classics. With a consistently dreamy and colorful sound, Beach House manages to please longtime fans while also keeping things fresh. With psychedelic influences and an 80’s-inspired new wave approach, "Once ... read more
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