Though exhibiting the slightest step down from his previous efforts, 'CHROMAKOPIA' is nevertheless an exceptionally thought-provoking album that proves to be a tasteful addition to his generational run of 'classic' records.
My somewhat unexplainable obsession with Rex Orange County’s music began around 4 years ago - whilst my peers appeared to feel largely indifferent to his sound, I couldn’t help but feel immensely allured by his glitzy melodies comprising charming piano ballads, funky bass-lines and heavenly string arrangements, partnered with deeply personal lyrics about love and the struggles of life.
After a bumpy past few years for Rex, the revelation of his innocence (which was largely ... read more
The opening might contain one of the most exceptional three-track runs I've seen on an album. Mood is dispersed flawlessly with fluctuating emotions keeping listeners regularly on their toes. The middle of the album is somewhat blemished with a small number of filler tracks, however, the album does not fail to redeem itself with tracks like 'get him back' and 'the grudge'. Overall, Olivia does everything right in her sophomore project, and this album is everything that Pop in the modern era ... read more