Benish

This is better then his debut...

Apparently that's a hot take and I understand why, but this album clicked far better for me. Firstly, the elements of his first album are reused over and over on here, which is understandably why it comes off as dull in comparison. A Bunch of Lonesome Heros - So Long Marianne, Seems So Long Ago - One of Us. The elements are all the same, but they seem more refined, like a second attempt at any already good first album. It's rawer, more emotional, and ... read more

The Spiritual Finale To The Trilogy

I SWEAR, I'M NOT FANTANO-CORE FOR LIKING TBK THE BEST! Where The Seer is haunting and daunting, and To Be Kind is groovy and in your face, The Glowing Man is spiritual, emotional, and cathartic. The buildups are beautiful and engaging, the drone is draining and immersive, the melodic moments are beautiful, and the crescendos hit harder then ever. I particularly enjoy the more normally structured songs. 'People Like Us', 'When Will I ... read more

A Step Backward, But A Good Step Nonetheless

After the very cool Pop 2, Charli is less of "the next step" and more of "a simple refinement" of the formula. Whether that's necessary or not is debatable, but this is still a cool album. There's a solid amount of skips (it seems 10-11 tracks is her sweet spot), and the highs aren't as high as other projects. Production is still very satisfying and original.

BEST PARTS: 1999, Silver Cross, Official
WORST PARTS: ... read more

One of the first Great Hyperpop/Bubblegum Bass Albums, and Charli's First Great Album (mixtape techniquely)

Pop 2 can keep a relatively usual structure for pop, but keeps it exciting, original, creative, and downright impressive. The catchy hooks and incredible production kept every song entertaining, and even though it's a mixtape, this would make a great album. The way some songs slowly build to a distorted and chaotic ending is just the best. But some of the features could easily ... read more