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best thing tiktok ever did was make 'girlfriend' viral thank you tiktok

really whimsical, authentic, and FUN debut from hemlocke springs!! she has a style that is so uniquely hers in a pop landscape that feels ever-changing which says a lot to me. i really connected with the concept and storytelling and its definitely gonna be an album i keep coming back to this year

i had to let the full release marinate in my mind for a while but yea i think this is my aoty!! im truly impressed that she didn't set out to release an album at first, i loved the album rollout (or should i say lack there-of) and the final tracklist is so cohesive i would've never guessed it was practically thrown together. absolutely hayley's strongest lyricism and songwriting on display, with the highlight being True Believer for me. it really takes you on an emotional journey ... read more

judging by other reactions i guess im in the minority when i say this project met my expectations and then some! i feel like i've unintentionally listened to a lot of 70s inspired folk-sy/soft rock inspired music lately that wasn't anything special, but wolf alice is able to put their own cohesive, unique flair to it in a way that i like. ellie is at her career best in vocal performance, and while there is much less explosive guitar moments, i don't think production or ... read more

like slowly giving yourself 1000 papercuts but in the best way possible. nobody is doing it like ethel cain