CosmicKat

this album feels impossibly vast, and it has such a clear artistic vision that it's hard not to be awestruck just by its existence.

at the same time, there are songs that balance out that vastness, such as GODSTAINED and MONDAY by providing a more intimate, but still impressively detailed experience. Quadeca really has mastered the art of having a distinct style by not sticking to one distinct style, but somehow making it all feel cohesive. the way he works fast-paced rap verses into ... read more

I wish I could've gotten into the sound of this album more, I really like the heavier, more dense songs like A.T. Field, and kind of wish the album as a whole leaned into that more. but that's not really too big of an issue because holy hell the lyrics on this thing really hit me. a lot of them are really simple concepts but executed in such a genuinely painful way that it brought me to tears. this is one of the most human albums I've ever heard and it really hurts to listen to. ... read more

I get this album now

considering Jeff Rosenstock was already an established artist, being part of numerous bands before starting his solo career, it makes sense that his first major release is already incredible and encompassing of who he is as an artist. while it's a bit more lofi than his later albums, that doesn't hinder the music at all, even enhancing it in some ways. you can just tell Jeff is already very confident in his style and who he is as an artist, even if the topics of the album make it ... read more