Sometimes the most impressive efforts are the quietest - easily overlooked and don't show themselves off. In my first few listens of this project, I struggled to pinpoint what made it feel so special. The album never presents itself as something grand or self-important; instead, it quietly pulls the listener back in again and again, because each listen leaves behind unresolved threads - the lingering promise of clarity that never quite arrives. It feels like revisiting a cold case; ... read more
An instant modern classic. A celebration of creativity, originality and technical ability.
Before we even talk about the music, we can get the vibes of the aesthetic they're going for with this album. The surrealism and haziness portrayed through the cover; low-res depiction of an alien-esque concept that leans into the absurdism anti-humor the album gives us. Weird song concepts but makes complete sense at the same time.
This project brings us deep into a incoherent dream full of ... read more
In recent decades, post rock has seen a resurgence in popularity, traditionally described as a genre prioritising soundscape over conventional structure and often experimental in nature. It's not an easy style to digest; many find it strangely unsettling, as it challenges their most fundamental expectations of what music should sound like.
Which is why Sam being able to construct this album in such an inviting entry point to post rock is so impressive - showcasing the ability to ... read more
Kanye West is WASHED UP. He consistently has the WORST performances in all the songs throughout the album, constantly outshined by other guest rappers. A clown ass rapper like RICH THE KID can have the best verse in a song with kanye west is fucking ridiculous.
So let's start with the features, I think that this album boasts the greatest feature performances ever, with nearly every feature having the best performances in their songs. india love providing an excellent closing in KEYS TO MY ... read more