Okay, listen. These guys do NOT deserve the hate they always get. I'm not an AJR stan or anything, and I sure as hell don't think they're an amazing band, but this is good! It's fun, energetic, and the DIY aesthetic has always interested me. Yes, the lyrics can be a bit cringe, and yes, it can be very basic, but I enjoy this. If that ruins my worth as an AOTY user, so be it.

Color me disappointed. I honestly had no idea that this band had another record aside from their debut, which I really enjoyed- nothing life-altering, but a really fun, well made indie pop gem. This, though... I'm sorry, but this is just boring. It sounds fine, but any character that I saw in the debut was completely absent here. I really hope their next effort is more interesting, because for now, I'm starting to lose hope in what I thought could be a huge player in the indie pop scene.

...I understand now.

Hoooooooly shit, it finally clicked. After two years, I finally get why people love this thing. Just wow.

Fuck you, I like this a lot.