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Yes, it features some of the worst lyricism I've ever heard. Yes, it has terrible, sleepy production, rivalled only by Drakes' terrible, sleepy delivery. Yes, it's mind-numbingly boring for the majority of its runtime, and bloated beyond belief. Yes, Drakes' pathetic, insecurity-riddled attempts at coming across as tough are about as menacing as a whiny kid threatening to not play chess with you if you don't let them play by their rules. Yes, this album is atrocious in ... read more
I'm sorry RAYE, but you're not Rosalia. Similarly to "Lux" from last year, "This Music May Contain Hope" features a 4-act structure, the London Symphony Orchestra, several meta moments, numerous genre fusions, and a grand, cinematic feel. The difference is that "Lux" was ground-breaking, while RAYE's latest becomes increasingly insufferable the longer it goes on.
It's a real shame, as I was looking forward to this one; the lead single, ... read more
It's insane just how consistent this album is over the course of its 2+ hour, 32-track runtime, both in quality and atmosphere. Some of the best lo-fi music ever produced.
How did this take 8 years to release, and still comes out feeling rushed and unfinished? Easily the best thing about this entire album is the cover art.
The "Now" in the title refers to the first second of the album.
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