Just an average indie album with some edgy noise added in to try and be different. What it really turns out to be is perfectly middle of the road and mostly forgettable
Its a decent album, I'm just very hurt that after 13yrs this is the follow up we got. Genghis Tron were leading the pack when it came to experimenting with their sound and now we just have what could be best described as a left over HEALTH album.
Let me make this easy:
Not as good as Since I Left You
Definitely better than Wildflower
Edi: I cannot stop listening to this album. Its been playing up to 3x a day every day since release. I cant not give it a perfect score. I'm still not sure if its better than Since I Left You, if not better definitely on par. This is just an astonishing album
Simply put, this will go down with some of the best live albums. Absolutely incredible.
Its not bad, just incredibly dull. I cant help but feel like we've heard everything Damon can bring to the table for Gorillaz.
Favorites: The Lost Chord, Pac-Man
This a proto-Frengers and if you're just discovering Mew this album I would consider non-essential
I've spent a good portion of my life swearing I didn't get BoC or I didn't like BoC, or I was just bored by them. The one day in quarantine I thought to myself, why not try them again.
I don't think I've ever so quickly changed an opinion on an artist. I'm not sure what was different but I get it and I'm in love with this album.
I'm honestly not sure how I feel about this one. I am a big fan of Arca and her earlier work (Mutant is one of my favorite electronic albums.) As expected her production is top notch and like nothing i've heard before. Unfortunately I feel like this album was a mis-step for me, she strayed a little close to art pop for me to enjoy this as much as her other albums.
One of the most boring and predictable electronic albums I've listened to in a long time. What a massive disappointment
Save yourself and only listen to AS Aca and AS Going. They're the only songs worth anything on the entire album.
I don't think I get the hype. its a decent album and Archie has a well defined sound but its just really boring to me. Much like The OOZ, I really tried and just got nothing out of it.
Bambara show an even further advancement on this album. Experimenting with slower songs different instruments and softer vocals. It makes for an amazing listening experience. They're really trying to expand their sound and become a more versatile band. Absolutely worth a listen, definitely AOTY material
Favorite Tracks: Sing Me To The Street, Serafina, Death Croons, Stay Cruel
Least Favorite: honestly, none
This is a definite departure from 2009-2017. But I welcome the new sound, its heavy on experimentation rather than grooves like the last album. The track list on offer here is excellent with some amazing tracks and transitions to help provide a flow that was seemingly missing from his last effort. I know I've compared it a lot to the last AAL album but overall I think this is a more consistent, experimental and out there experience.
Favorite Tracks: Fantasy, Alarm, Faith, Penny
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The best Tall Tall Trees album to date. Mike Sabino has proven himself to be an extremely talented musician capable of writing a performing really excellent music. His albums keep improving over time and im excited to see where he can take this next.
Favorite tracks: Expectations, A Number of Signs
Least Favorite: The Wind,She Whispers
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