This is a tough one. I like the album overall but I think my biggest problem is the production. The synths often feel untextured and flat as if they're default presets, and the album is carried by her voice and vocal melodies in spite of the production, where they should be working together.
I yearn for MØ to rediscover the unique sonic identity that I found so engrossing in No Mythologies all those years ago. The potential still remains, I think it is a matter of finding the right person to work with.
Goddamn I love Peggy's production on this. Flow and bars are great as expected but it's really the lushness and variety of textures in his production here that make the project so engaging.
I am a perpetual Sufjam Stebens stan but I think this will easily be his best received since C&L for good reason. I loved the Ascension personally but Mr. Subaru doing his folky thing is addicting and the addition of Angelo de Augustine proves incredible compelling. Melodies and textures are simply gorgeous across the board.
Oh c'mon now, this is so nice. I love black metal and the whole "post-metal / blackgaze" movement and this is neither of those; that's not an indication of this record's quality. Abandon your attachment to labels and categories! Whenever bands that have been blackgaze move more towards shoegaze or dream pop a lot of people seem to not vibe with it since it's perceived as a degeneration or as a sell-out. In my humble opinion as a music-enjoyer who does not limit themself to any genre ... read more
I've adored Lorde since seeing her live in 2013. Melodrama is one of the more timeless pop albums for me, one that I can and have returned to over and over again throughout the years. The singles for this really let me down--especially with Stoned at the Nail Salon having an eerie similarity to a certain Lana del Rey song. My hopes were not high for Solar Power, yet they were fortunately exceeded. The album as a whole is a decent chill and at times folky record. It flows together well, although ... read more
This method of song-writing as portraiture is a high-risk, high-reward endeavor. Luckily, Jurado has the talent, emotional intelligence, and poetic lyricism to pull it off. It's mellow, mellow enough to potentially lose a listener's attention, but maybe that's part of the point. When we're in public, each person around us has their stories to tell. When we tune in and look closely, we may decipher some of it. Usually, though, we just let them pass by without a second thought. Give this a ... read more
Such a refreshing album. Its brevity adds to the feeling of a cohesive sound collage where different sounds and emotions collide to make something cohesive without becoming muddy. Fatigue welcomes repeat listening and can stand strong as a beautiful background music or as a sonic blanket to give all your focus to.
Definitely a solid and enjoyable record, if not the most memorable thing I've listened to.
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