I haven't listened to IDLES before, but I really enjoyed this. It's got a mix of slower and faster songs but they make it work. The higher-energy songs Gift Horse and Dancer are just too good to pass up, but are balanced out by slower moments like Grace and A Gospel. Although I wasn't sure on them at first, they've really grown on me on further listens. Its a series of highs and lows, covering a range of experiences in the wake of a chaotic world. My only complaint is that it could be a bit ... read more
A pleasant listen overall. The first track stands out because it's quite energetic and the rhythm jumps around more, but the energy kind of fizzles out a bit as you go through the album. 'See you on the other side' is very different stylistically and doesn't feel like it fits on the album at all, let alone right in the middle of it. 'LOVELESS' is also awkwardly placed near the end between two slower songs, giving the impression that it's only there to encourage people to listen to the end of ... read more
This album covers a lot of different sounds yet still manages to sound cohesive. The vocals and instrumentals are satisfying the whole way through and are generally well executed, and the changes in vocal register in Magician make it very memorable for me. Some songs are definitely weaker than others and seem less confident, especially towards the end of the album, but not enough to warrant skipping in my opinion.
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