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Oh boy I'm missing something here. This was a forgettable experience that wasn't nearly as unique or interesting and Pure Heroine. Maybe it'll click later, but this was honestly a boring listen for me :/

It's a mediocre at best pop song and that's about all there is to it. Maybe more interesting than Closer (not that that's really a thing to be proud of), but actually less catchy for me than Chainsmokers managed to be.

Rise Against manage to fart out a charged political punk album every two or three years, and while I recognize there's not been a huge evolution or progression of their musical style or lyrical content, I still enjoy the work that has come out. I almost wish they'd gone more political on this one in many ways - you'd think of all times to have a nearly anarcho-liberal pop punk anthem be relevant, it would be in this presidency - but they stick to about the usual levels of social comment without ... read more

Having had the chance to see People Like You live twice, I must admit that my opinions on this album are colored by getting to hear their musical talent live. This isn't just a group of good musicians, this is absolutely a special conglomeration of talented artists, most of whom could easily succeed as solo musicians (and a few of whom have tried so). Tassey's vocals are the standout here for me, though the instrumentation is also a highlight and the overall jazz/emo blend works a whole lot ... read more