BornByBeans

The pomp aesthetic and vocals can be a little grating at times, but this is a super solid album. The instrumentals, particularly the keys, are stellar.

Aside from some occasional cool synth parts and vocal lines (mainly on the female vocalist's part), this was a slog to get through. The songs are sparse and boring. The Quiet Parts and ImpetuoUs are both worth checking out, but that's about it. I guess the album art is pretty cool too.

Amazing musicianship, but annoyingly British

Awesome guitar work and production. I had to double check the release year when I heard the verse riff of the title track; super modern and ahead of the curve. The general vibe is a cool mix of Soundgarden, Living Colour, Jimmie's Chicken Shack, and even some Porcupine Tree-isms. The vocal style (a little butt rocky and/or grating, see Shoes and Complain) and song structures aren't my thing, but I understand why this is considered a cult classic.