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maybe it's the nostalgia speaking, but i actually really do like this album. this album is infinitely better than dreamland, and the cool production choices on this album really boost the score for me. i also really like the concept of this album, and how each song ties to a different character on the cover art. there are some very mid songs on here, but there are also some great songs, like take a slice and poplar st.

this is an extremely solid pop album. the main reason i'm giving it a 7/10 is because of its spectacular production. i don't think i have heard a pop album this year that matches with this album in terms of production and creative instrument and percussion choices. the lead singer's voice is very very good, and the inclusion of a female vocalist really does bring a great new musical perspective to this album. there are some bogus songs on here, but there are also some great songs.

what a fucking great album. this album really is a grower. when i first heard it, i just focused on the negatives, which are the much more accessible songs, like die hard, purple hearts, and silent hill. don't get me wrong, however, this album is incredibly raw, filled with just purely kendrick's thoughts and feelings about certain topics. i won't comment on the controversies, but i will say one thing: auntie diaries is a fucking beautiful song, and kendrick's use of a certain word which he ... read more

eeeeh. this album in general is extremely mid, but for a glass animals album? wow, this is the literal definition of selling out if i've ever seen it. their previous albums have such inventive percussion and production and unique styles that cannot compare to this pop sell-out mid bullshit. and some of the songs here just downright suck, and i hate the 'summer pop' vibe it's going for and fails miserably at. just a very shitty album in general.