Isaac166

This is an interesting one, almost necessary with some of the truly awful comments and treatment the band have been receiving. It’s nice to see Sam properly addressing it & feels like a song really written from the heart.
The song itself isn’t too special and is written like a regular modern metalcore song. It’s a shame that the chorus isn’t that great but overall it’s a decent song. Seems the next album cycle may be a little on the heavier side, it’s ... read more

Thunder, feel the thunder (bang bang bang) Lightning then the thunder

This is the sonic equivalent to a bowl of comfort food. It’s so welcoming and pleasant to listen to and just makes you feel at home, a really good background listen but even holds up in the foreground too. Sure the mixing could be improved but overall it’s a very solid LP which mixes my old & new tastes very well.

I'm sorry, I really am. But I just can't get into it.

I truly tried with this album after I didn't really like it on first listen. Truth be told, I've not loved much of what I've heard from Sufjan's older work either albeit the exposure I've had hasn't been that extensive. I thought that maybe this was my chance to become a fan but I didn't like it at first, or at second and then 4 or 5 listens in and I know that I just don't love it all that much.

I did want to like this and I tried giving ... read more