i probably enjoyed this way more than i should've, but so many of these tracks gave me goosebumps. with every song, try to imagine a specific scene from the movie, or put yourself in catherine's shoes to feel her emotion. when i did all that, the impact was much stronger. the album was cohesive, felt very ethereal, and the gothic vibe of the movie/books definitely came through via some production choices :)
top 3: dying for you, always everywhere, chains of love
all i can say is that IM EXCITED TO HEAR MORE (but i may just be biased to hayley williams)
first album review of 2026! first exposure to xiu xiu and i'm so impressed. xiu xiu transformed the original songs in ways that i think are so very different. they gave a different take on the story each song was trying to share, which made me experience these songs in ways that i didn't think i could. this is why i enjoyed the album so much :)
3 faves: Psycho Killer, I Put a Spell on You, Lick or Sum
if an album has smooth transitions between tracks, i'm SOLD🤝 anw, the album was great, had fun beats; loved the features, their lines, and how they genuinely added so much to the album. this is going on my aoty list
top 3: Cruel Summers Bring FIRE LIFEE!!, Run It Back!!, EN EFF
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