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i’ve already discussed my overall meh feelings towards the lead single, and how I felt it couldn’t have been more boring or anticlimactic then it was. couple this with my score of melodrama, her second album, which many would consider criminally low.

this however, is a bit better! i like the more detailed and lush production and her vocal talent really shines through! it’s softer and more calm than solar power, but unlike that song, the softness is actually necessary and ... read more

while i definitely prefer the more energetic, guitar, slightly more electronic “immunity”, “sling” is a nice mature and cohesive folk project! i’m not in love with it, as i find it a little lethargic and not all that memorable, but the highlights here are still nice!

can illenium PLEASE just make a new song? it's been like 4 years since his first, i'd love a second one!


On a more serious note:
I remember seeing a something online about illenium being inspired by the pop punk and rock scene, and possibly blending it with styles from the idm scene like jon hopkins (not entirely sure about the last bit)

but either way the fact that I heard he was exploring new genres was exciting to me! Illenium may finally be evolving into something enjoyable and ... read more

My hype is restored!

My problems with Lumberjack mainly stemmed from the awkward synth in the background and vocals that sounded so bored and lifeless. I also was disappointed he didn't evolve Igor's lush sound. Smooth production and more passionate vocals come around this time and that makes the whole thing come together but better. It's instrumentally developed and structured in a way that makes much more sense to me and I really enjoy the vibes.

While lumberjack just sounded BAD to me, ... read more