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While it seems as though this is a cult classic in the realm of ethereal, electronic, art pop (three things that I’m generally quite fond of), this album just did not click for me. I could never really fall in love with Bjork’s vocals on this record. The arrangements are absolutely sick. There’s so much depth and texture on every song. It would be easy to get lost in these tracks forever if it weren’t for a vocal tone that I found very distracting. There’s a chance ... read more

First time reviewing a game soundtrack -- insane what this guy was able to do a capella. I don't think it's something I would ever really return to, but there's an insane amount of respect for whatever this is.

I don’t think I’m done putting my thoughts on this album together. I don’t know if I ever will be. It is timeless in sound and subject. It is eternally influential. These songs, as the album title would suggest, are just absolutely drenched in life. With love at the center of it all, this is an all-time soul album that will be passed down to every generation for as long as there are people and as long as there is music.

I’ve spent a few days with this album, and honestly, I probably should spend many more before writing this review. But after a dozen or so spins, I just feel so excited to do one of the things I love most in this world: share my experience of listening to music.

It’s hard to start anywhere other than comparing this album to Kahan’s prior release, Stick Season. Stick Season felt like it was for the people who were stuck in their hometowns, and The Great Divide feels like ... read more