A good record with great vocals and with a broad range of subjects sung about. Unfortunately time and tide always seems to keep at a steady pace, with several songs that sound similar, not usually going outside my expectations.I imagine if Split Enz leaned into the more frenetic parts of their sound it would make a it much better album. Not a bad listen, but not something i’d revisit. Thanks to MusicallyL for the rec!
some really well produced, orchestral, pop-emo with clearly a lot of talent and time invested into it.
An album so full of life in its production and vocals that, in every aspect it IS pop from the future. We need to dance to pop. Why won’t those stupid radio stations play these absolute headbangers? Because they’re fucking stupid.
The production on this album is great, it’s lavish, it’s excellent. But what ruins the whole album for me is Damon albarn’s signing. The lyrics often feel like they were written for the song but weren’t changed to match the tempo better, he is always singing in a voice that’s meant to be very melodious, not rhythmic at all, which sucks because he is not a good singer. Also, every time we hear him it has that megaphone low quality filter on it, like feel good inc. ... read more