The sophomore full-length album from West Belfast rap group Kneecap reflects a group that has matured, musically at least, since their last LP. Whereas that album sometimes felt like it was having its own identity crisis, this knows it's at the intersection of rap and EDM and it really makes a good account of the band through that. The driving force of the Casiokids sample on the title track works phenomenally, and Carnival and Liar's Tale also make for highlights.
I think it says a huge amount about this album and the music on it that i consistently found my higher track ratings going towards the covers of songs I was already very familiar with. It's never a great sign if, for the most part, you have to hinge your enjoyment on the one part of the album the artist was not responsible for. That said, there are some great moments on this album. The whole Feel Good Inc. cover is very very good. The shimmery and almost ethereal production on Mr. ... read more
If you travelled back in time to the 70s to explain the concept of 'serving cunt' to the band Bauhaus, the butterfly effect would create Haute & Freddy. I never realised that the dance-pop reimagining of goth and new wave music would be something that would exist, never mind that I would actually really like it. Songs like Scantily Clad and Fields of Versailles show exactly the creative vision that this duo have, and show that it can work really really well. This is a strong first ... read more
My rating for this album does outstrip the average user score, but I can't say that entirely surprises me. This album combines the two things users here hate most - country music and a woman. Ella Langley has long been bubbling under the mainstream with her country music, and in the last year has absolutely exploded. There are certainly worse musicians who have had the success she has, and she's a very strong writer as well as a great vocalist. I feel like Dandelion is one of the ... read more