ChrisTayeul

Banger after banger, yet the tracks were varied enough to stay fresh and interesting right to the end. Really solid album.

Not my thing, but it was interesting enough for me to listen to it all. Once was probably enough though.

First time listening to Earl Sweatshirt...not for me at all. I really don't understand why he's so critically adored. Ok cool he raps in weird time signatures, so what? Only a couple of tracks have drums, every thing is a bit off-kilter. Again, so what? I'm sure it's intentional and he knows what he's doing, but it's not for me.

I read the lyrics as I listened and there was really nothing that stood out to me in terms of the subject matter. Pitchfork says he uses ... read more

In many ways I think this album is more focused and more consistent than Postindustrial Hometown Blues; but overall I find it less impactful. It's a good album, I like a lot of the songs and perhaps they will grow on me, but so far the choruses and hooks aren't as powerful or memorable as their previous album.

They've leaned more into the rougher, rambling side of their sound and have done away with the smooth vocals which scored them their biggest hit on "Black Dog White ... read more