Auerbach proves yet again that he's the go-to for retro arrangement in Nashville, and Yola proves yet again to be the best pair with him. The songs are sleek, catchy, and most importantly, poignant. My favorites are "Be My Friend" and "If I Had To Do It All Again".
The heartland rock inspired LP is, at moments, unfinished, too busy, all the while gorgeous. My favorites are "How Dare You Want More" and "What'd I Do With All This Faith?"
The beats are fresh, yet his storytelling has remained what seems to be profound to only his fans. Still, it's a refreshing (and versatile) addition to his young discography. My favorites are "In the Fire" and "System".
Similar to "Here", the band continues with soft (almost psychedelic) rock with gorgeous, Simon and Garfunkel-esque harmonies-- only this time, the melodies are a little more daring. My favorites are "The Sun Won't Shine on Me" and "I'm More Inclined".
The emotion and risk are what drive the album, as we already are comfortable with his delicate vocals. My favorites are "Malik" and "Fellowship".