Okay, let me just begin with the disclaimer that I know Eric and Nathan irl, and have seen the progression of Eric's writing and overall music creation evolve and grow so much over the years. Is this a technically overall flawless record? No, probably not, but then, I've never been as impressed by technically perfect production and vocals, as I am impressed with authentic expression, creativity that pushes an artist's own boundaries and the ability to convey complex emotions through sound. This ... read more
Need 2 is the perfect representation of an emotion i don’t have any other words for. this entire record has me like “ughh” in a good way.
So emotive, a lot more polished than the singer's previous projects. Light Through a Prism really gets me every time, and Fault is also a killer track.
Rough. Revisited this album the other day as Spotify reminded me that I once loved the song "White Daisy Passing". While the albums first track definitely brings me back to a simpler time in my life, the nostalgia surrounding that song and its awkward metaphors is not enough to carry the rest of this forgettable album. Most of these songs are not even worth listening to all the way through. Votalato's lyrics are honestly just not good. Some are even just plain cringeworthy. And if ... read more