I'm about to be so annoying for the next month at least. Miss Slayyyter did her big one with this!
Lowkey, this may be my favorite James Blake project ever. I'll have to let it marinate some more before saying that definitively. It is impossible to listen to this album while completing any type of task. I was in the middle of cleaning my kitchen and found myself often just pausing whatever I was doing and listening. Eventually, I gave up on being productive and finished listening to the project on my couch. Stunning instrumentals that almost feel ethereal when combined with glitchy ... read more
I appreciate him not giving in to the pressure to pivot back to pop-rap for higher numbers. However, this project still leaves a lot to be desired. Most of the songs are slight variations of each other, the best being easily "All of My Friends". I hope Jack continues making whatever music he wants and stumbles upon something that truly makes him stand out as an artist.