frankyteardrop

I love this album! Totally brought FJM back into my life after not really enjoying his recent output. I will say I worry that maybe the reason this sounds SO good is because his last few albums haven't been as great? Maybe if it were a follow-up to Pure Comedy it wouldn't be quite so special. Though, this does feel like THE follow-up to Pure Comedy and I'm glad that this album was quite a lot shorter as one of the only downfalls of Pure Comedy is that I think it meanders a little ... read more

I love this album, another top album of 2024 for me. I was not familiar with Hamish Hawk before listening to this but instantly fell in love. Really love the style of his lyrcisim, very funny and witty and gay. Really love the tone of his voice, it felt very akin to Perfume Genius and John Grant (maybe because they are all gay men...). I don't love The Hard Won as the final track as I think it's possibly my least favourite of the album and would have preferred it to end on one of the ... read more

Probably my favourite album of 2024. Loved the story it told, so much better than anything by Black Midi to me (maybe because the fans ruined black midi for me idk). It held the perfect balance between the more serious tones of Schlagenheim and the outrageous and/or comedic parts of the more recent Black Midi albums. Really enjoyed the way you could hear Greep's influences shine through but also his unique voice and style. Also, the length and pacing are perfect. Nicely succinct and ... read more