I’m going to put aside any bias I might have for this person because I like them a lot for this review (that she has been pestering me to do!)
Mira shows off her development of drum synthesis skills, creation and implementation of synths and progress as a singer and songwriter. From front to back we have a consistent soundscape of crunchy subdued percussion laying the groundwork for equally soft and patient synthwork. Thus creates a nice backdrop that settles the mood to its right place ... read more
50% some of the best folk songs ive ever heard 50% some ok stuff inbetween
I can safely say, for the first time, I felt a genuine sense of "mystery" from an album.
The mix of emotions I am feeling right now after my first listen is completely unlike anything I've felt before, period. I feel uneasy, uncomfortable and relieved that it's over with but at the same time I wanna run through it again to re-experience it. There are few single descriptors I can use to fully encapsulate this thing but the closest I can think of is ... read more
I hate to be a Contrarian Casper, but I was pretty disappointed with what the rest of the album turned out to be.
Now, first off, the singles are easily the best tracks off of the thing and they easily sold the hype for me. Sadly tho, the rest of the tracks just did not live up to the singles. Before I talk about the music itself, I just wanna mention that the aesthetic, rollout and promo of this record is probably my favourite that an album has achieved ever. Everything is so beautifully and ... read more