This makes me so uncomfortable. I love it.

The last third really should've been released as bonus tracks

The industrial sound of this record is what drew me in and it's executed really well. Probably receives too much hate.

Listening to AIC's discography back to back does this album no favours. Everything from the lyrics to the production feels like a regression. Even the riffs are less memorable. It still sounds like AIC but lacks that certain something that made those first three records so special.

Raw, honest and powerful. Simple, straightforward punk music done incredibly well.

Criminally underrated album, full of funky jams and topped with great vocal performances. Undersold by that one huge song that doesn't truly represent what this band had to offer.

After seeing the discrepancy between the critic and user score I went in expecting the worst and came out the other side pleasantly surprised. There is absolutely some forgettable tracks here but there are also equally as many that are worth revisiting. Whilst not the most consistent album experience, it has some very strong moments backed by good production. Is it a must listen album? Hell no.

This goes so hard! Really exciting and engaging listen throughout. Love the crunchy bass tones! Catchy riffs and choruses without compromising the overall punk vibe. Definitely excited to hear more of these guys!

Solid first album. Some early 00s garage/indie rock influences are very apparent but they make it work. ALEXSUCKS keep their record incredibly tight with short, sharp tracks that maintain engagement throughout the album. Its not something that's likely to break barriers but that isn't what its looking to do.

Really appreciate the reviews suggesting this isn't the best introduction to the band. I liked a lot of the ideas and decisions made on this album. I think the overall sound and mix is fantastic. The majority of the tracks work really well and I genuinely thought tracks 2-6 were probably amongst the most well crafted songs I've heard this year. Moments within this section really sold the listening experience as borderline transcendental. Unfortunately the tracks that didn't click with me really ... read more

I'm a sucker for extended jams on albums and this is full of them. 'Have You Ever Chased a Lightbeam?' is some of the best 19 minutes you can spend listening to a psych jam. I found this to be incredibly satisfying, a very particular itch has been scratched.

Might have been a bit harsh on this one but after Ants From Up There the bar was set too high.

Carefully considered tracks that blend sparse instrumentation with real heavy and dense moments. Loads of build up in these tracks and almost always manages to pay off satisfyingly. The mix separating instruments into the left and right channels really works here to isolate the cleaner, more lead tones and the rougher rhythmic roles. The vocal performances demonstrate fantastic control and maintain a great sense of emotiveness. A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.

I keep trying but I really just don't get these guys

Super abrasive in a really good way. Genuinely exciting to listen to, makes some really interesting decisions to subvert expectations within tracks and across the album as a whole. When it goes hard it goes really damn hard.

This manages to feel familiar whilst maintaining its own identity. A warm and comforting album that really drew me in quickly. The instrumentation is given plenty of space to breathe and the little textures of slide guitar and organ add so much to the overall sound of the album. Hooper herself sounds incredibly comfortable on the record with great tone and strength to her vocal delivery.