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Really enjoyed this overall. Evan has a great ear for melody and atmosphere, and the album is consistently solid front to back.

That said, it’s hard not to feel a bit disappointed that some of his best material didn’t make the cut. “miss melancholy” and “Spawn!” might not fully fit the album’s vibe, but they honestly clear most of the songs here. Still a strong project, just feels like it could’ve been even better with a different tracklist.

I didn’t like this quite as much as I’d hoped, but it’s still a really strong project overall. There’s something about the sound that feels oddly dated in a way their previous work didn’t, and that does take away a bit of the freshness I usually get from underscores.

That said, the songwriting and energy are still very much there. Even when it doesn’t fully hit the highs I was expecting, it’s consistently engaging and easy to come back to. It might not ... read more

Until we finally get that new Rihanna album, I guess this’ll have to do.

Hopefully this complements the film well, because as a standalone listen, this really doesn’t play to Charli XCX’s strengths at all. As a soundtrack to Wuthering Heights, I’m sure the atmosphere and restraint make sense in context. But removed from the movie, it feels muted and oddly lifeless compared to the bold, chaotic energy she usually thrives on.

There are some pretty moments here, but nothing that really captures the sharp hooks or personality that make her pop ... read more