glassjokes

oooooooohhhhh.......oooooohhhhh.
before I say anything at all: i ADORE glass animals. ive seen them perform this album in concert. that's unfortunately what it took for this album to grow on me, but even then, it's just....okay.
in order for an album to be considered "good", its sonic structure and lyrics must be strong. if one of those aspects is lacking, it is the other's job to make up for it.
lyrically, the album is just okay. nothing outstanding whatsoever. that ... read more

really cool concept! i could definitely draw some similarities from retinal bloom and SOME burn pygmalion. very strong basslines, bit crushed drums, beautiful lyricism (ESPECIALLY idiot us), and just an overall laid-back sound. quite nice change of pace from what liz usually makes and accompanies the "cat city" comic wonderfully.
favs: idiot us, is that me, its in the mirror
least fav: mercy find me here (not bad at all, but the weakest imo)

among one of my favorite albums of all time!!!! if not for the music, then for the storyline.
very compelling and fleshed out plot. if you are reviewing the album for its instrumentals, then, well........don't. in most cases i can guarantee your boredom. instrumentally, especially in tracks such as "do you believe me" or "sleepyhead", the album very nearly falls short. it is an album that must grow on you in order to appreciate the instrumentation of it.
the album ... read more