Yeah, it's weird rating an album that was and will never be officially released, but I feel like the plethora of official singles and leaks out there (as well as accompanying track listing) give a good indication of what Chromatics' sixth album was.
And holy shit, it would've been straight fire. Like genuinely, they would've achieved mainstream attention, rising up from their cult status. But perhaps that's why it was never released? They wanted to remain more niche? ... read more
Ruth, Nat & Adam - thank you
Honestly better than escape but seriously JJ, pack it up you’re nothing without Chromatics - the damage is done
Y'all didn't realise what we had until it was too late... truly is a relic of IDIB's golden era
It's really hard to judge this record without thinking of 'Dear Tommy'
The imposing roman numeral 7 directly addresses the sixth album's absence. Hell, even the cover-art's photo is from the 'Dear Tommy' music video.
Although it lives in the shadows of its would be predecessor, it is by far in the way the most streamline, tightly constructed and accessible Chromatics' release. This works in some aspects, with reoccurring lyricsm and leitmotifs creating ... read more