Top track: 3 minutes of — Catchiness:10 — Cohesion:8 — Depth:9 — Narrative:10 — Production:10 — Aesthetic:8 βͺ Total:91
all time classic and honestly a whole new era for me. one of those albums i genuinely keep returning to without getting tired of it. the attention to detail is absurd - tiny sounds everywhere, yet nothing feels overcrowded. beautiful balance of cold electronics and human emotion.
Top track: Man in the moon — Catchiness:9 — Cohesion:7 — Depth:7 — Narrative:9 — Production:9 — Aesthetic:8 βͺ Total: 80
haven’t even finished the album yet and already thought this is a powerful reminder of how much damage one man with a guitar can do to your soul. no giant production tricks. just guitar, voice, storytelling and absurd levels of presence. touching without trying too hard. soulful without becoming cheesy campfire wisdom.
genuinely ... read more
Top track: Missing you — Catchiness:9 — Cohesion:10 — Depth:9 — Narrative:10 — Production:8 — Aesthetic:10 βͺ Total:94
first physical cd i ever played in my car - and decided it will be the only one that stays there. now and future locked.
got it as a gift right when i was leaving something genuinely special behind. soundtrack for the last drive, companion for the new chapter loading. for both of these, Dear Friend aligned too well.
an emotional field trip. ... read more
Top track: Orange County — Catchiness:10 — Cohesion:8 — Depth:10 — Narrative:9 — Production:10 — Aesthetic:9 βͺ Total:92
the intro alone told me this comeback will be serious. and yep - it delivered. one of those albums where you realize halfway through: oh, this is special. even added a track to my funeral playlist (better be prepared or someone will play standard funeral music there) -the orange county made the list. heart and mind both captured. brilliant.
Top track: Reliquia — Catchiness:10 — Cohesion:8 — Depth:9 — Narrative:10 — Production:10 — Aesthetic:10 βͺ Total:92
IT IS LIKE OPERA AND SALSA HAD A BABY! πποΈ
what a symphonic ride. beautiful, unexpected, slightly posh sounds everywhere. high class drama wrapped in latin pulse. feels luxurious and messy at the same time - like wearing silk while rolling in warm dust.