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Engaged, intense, and fearless playing from a legendary band that returns with a fantastic raw hardcore album—one that sounds like it could have been made 20 years ago, yet still feels completely relevant today. Arrangement-wise, compositionally, conceptually, sonically, and vocally, everything makes perfect sense. It’s a uncompromising approach delivered with great execution.
The album manages to keep the listener engaged, taking them through different territories while shifting ... read more

A brilliantly arranged album that constantly holds the listener’s attention, pulling no punches when it comes to experimenting with sound, sound design, mixing, and song structures. It doesn’t always result in the most effective compositions on the level of individual tracks, but when considered as a whole, the album becomes an incredibly cohesive and intriguing experience—challenging, yet capable of creating a remarkable atmosphere.

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A nostalgic album that at the same time attempts to tackle difficult themes related to loss and change. Rooted in a classic Irish folk sound, it expands that foundation with spacious, ambient arrangements. It is beautifully recorded, though somewhat one-dimensional. The lyrics are interesting and tell compelling stories, but they are delivered in a rather understated vocal performance—I feel this prevents them from reaching their full potential.

Arrangement-wise, the band occasionally ... read more

Harry Styles returns after years of hiatus with a new album that, on one hand, is meant to sound like an expression of artistic freedom, yet on the other it feels rather cautious and safe. Harry steps into synth-pop territory, creating catchy songs—something he has already accustomed us to—mostly centered around interpersonal relationships. The entire album is very well produced. After all, with a project like Harry Styles, backed by huge budgets and a whole team of people, it would ... read more