The combo of frequent Jesus references and a lone feature from Miranda Lambert set off my MAGA alarm bells, and whattaya know, Ella Langley was recently announced to be playing at Kid Flop's Rock the Country. To express disappointment in a way that would most offend her, god fucking dammit.

Should've known it was too good to be true, because unfortunately, this album is very good. Absolutely one of the best in mainstream country for the last several years with some strong ... read more

Before: "I like the first two tracks a lot, surely there's one or two other gems on here."

After listening: "I like the first two tracks a lot."

It is a truly remarkable feeling to be less than halfway through an album and think, "This could very well end up as one of my favourite albums of all time", and then have every remaining track reinforce that thought. One of the most immaculate pieces of art I've ever had the joy of experiencing, and I haven't even read the English translations yet.

If there was somehow any remaining doubt that Rosalía has IT, Lux has made her undeniable.

"Sleep Token for people who hate Sleep Token"
— Me, person who hates Sleep Token

Don't really know how to rate a soundtrack for a movie that isn't out and I haven't seen, but as standalone music, it fuckin rules.

A step up from 1,000 gecs in nearly every way, and the fact that Frog on the Floor is tied for the lowest rated track is sickening.

When it isn't being insanely generic-but-passable metalcore, it sounds like absolute shit. The first album to try the Bilmuri formula that I've encountered so far, and while I have mixed opinions of Bilmuri, this made me appreciate Johnny Franck and co. so much more. If this becomes a trend, we are in for a rough few years.

Kind of remarkable that every single song is significantly improved by the additional 20 minutes(!) of breathing room and tweaked arrangements. This version made me love the tracks I already liked and like the tracks I was "meh" on. A shame this wasn't the proper release given its universal superiority over the gutted version.

BEST TRACKS: End of an Era, Houdini, Training Season, Whatcha Doing, French Exit, Illusion, Maria, Happy for You
WORST TRACK: Anything for Love

The title track is, without question, one of the best songs I've heard in my life.

(begrudgingly)