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I want this album injected into my veins. The vibe created is so infectious and the production is nothing less than stellar throughout. This album hit the spot almost perfectly, I'm already craving more

I can't say this this wasn't an album. Kind of baffled that this album made the band popular when it is severly uninspired and completely lacks any defining characteristics or creativity - aside from the fact that the main singer's vocals do not match with the indie-pop vibe most of the album takes. There's like three songs that actual work with his voice, while everything else feels like second hand imposter syndrom. Even with nostalgia, I cannot deny that there are far ... read more

I really wanted to rate this higher, but there are some pretty real criticisms that I cannot ignore on this album. There are a ton of really fun moments and memorable vocal lines that continue to mark Kendrick as one of the greats - and I truly don't think he could ever release something that is bad. It's not as compelling as some of his other works, but there are some incredibly insightful and important moments that should not be ignored. I feel like there is more that could be said, ... read more

Rock opera but make it a horror sci-fi hip hop album. Really spectacular, I love the atmosphere this album creates even if its not the most pleasant to listen to all of the time. It's strange to think that that would elevate an album, but in this case, it really does. This album isn't going for pure musical enjoyment, but rather wants to create these specific feelings and story using the listener's imagination. It's pretty brilliant, and certainly worked for me. Honestly, ... read more