though it does have a uniquely cozy and ornate sound, a part of me can't help but think this is easily clairo's most monotonous release yet. at times i felt like the album was scared to experiment with something a little more out of the box, i'm not necessarily saying she should shift the album's sound to trip hop halfway, but like in general some difference in her vocal cadence or general vibe of the track would help. i found myself really liking the last bit of the project ... read more
though i didn't love this album as much as i wanted to, i can really appreciate how out of the box he's trying to be. i can sense even more artistic growth in the coming future for rm. also, rm wears his influences on his sleeve, the comparisons between this album and something tyler (spec igor) might've made is justifiable, but it also carves its own sonic lane that sound at times even more eccentric than tyler himself.
genuinely so impressed with this project. she bares it all, and i was worried that the edm would shroud the message but she has a way of writing that is so confessional and relatable, and it almost synchronises with the music itself. this is easily the best charli xcx record and i've had a special place in my heart for charli ever since i discovered number 1 angel back in 2018 which was really what got me into liking music. she released pop 2 and hifn and my worlds have changed. to see this ... read more