after successful stints in their respective solo careers, except badj since he did not pursue one, the indie rock band shook the opm scene with their comeback from a 6-year hiatus.
the result? a twelve-track, banger-filled record colored by the shades of each member's solo career sound. the lead single, "aura", is a very nostalgic, cloudy pop-rock dream, featuring the three vocalists singing in the track. the line, "ikaw pa rin ang hahanapin" (you're the one ... read more
aweslop, grandslop, fantanocore, nepo baby music, buzzwords buzzwords yada yada yada. ts hard.
Best: AT A TIME LIKE THIS
Faves: WAGING WAR, RUIN MY LIFE, GODSTAINED, MONDAY, DANCING WITHOUT MOVING, THAT'S WHY, THUNDRRR, THE GREAT BAKUNAWA, FORGONE, CASPER
Worst: NATURAL CAUSES
certified hood classic, damn son, i'm crying to this in my sleep. whatever tf that means.
Best: My Love is a Quickscope
Faves: Angel with a Longshot; Dual Headed Hydranoid; Falling in Love With a Corporate Illustration; Webpunk; Peace, Love, Glalie; The Slow Dance; Walking Beside a Dragonfly; Jester; Love & Ponystep
Worst: Worst rave EVER
a fun, dancey, pop album with the writing of folklore was promised. they lied. this is not 1989 level. jack antonoff, i owe you an apology. max martin, wtf.
Best: Opalite
Faves: The Fate of Ophelia, Ruin the Friendship, Wood
Worst: CANCELLED!
at least, there's something in this world that can make you, you know, feel alive again.
Best: Look Down on Us
Faves: Bloodsport, Saoirse, Born to Die, Break the Tension, Trenches, Reconcile
Worst: Zaytoun (if I had to pick, and it's still an amazing song)