You can tell they are really talented musicians, and when it hits, it HITS. But it does not make me feel things. For the most part it kind of meanders and doesn't go anywhere that's satisfying to me.
Skinty Fia + Turn on the Bright Lights
Not that consistent, but really fucking good when it hits.
Highlights: Passing judgement; Scream from New York , NY; Sweet; Shimmer; I Have the Answer
A lot of fantastic songs compensating big time for some mid. Looking at the track ratings, people generally agree on the bangers. Smoking umbrellas the most underrated track here. Also I think I´m addicted to the guitar tone
Today I found a very cool pressing of this debut album in a vinyl store. Decided to buy it, and revisit the debut of one of my favourite bands. Man... I forgot how gorgeous this album is. Exactly capsulates everything dreamy shoegaze is supposed to be. Essential listen, and very underrated.
I really can't defend these lyrics in the slightest. It's understandable a multi-millionaire world famous popstar is disconnected from everyday problems, but why bother trying then. Grown woman complaining about comment sections, not being enough of a BAD BITCH or being SAVAGE. Also the Charli XCX disstrack(?) is just weird man. Completely misunderstanding what her song was about. 'High-fived my ex...' made me curl up in a ball of cringe. Also the sound of this album is VERY ... read more