First impressions:
Probably their most consistent effort yet! This is first time the band hasn’t released the best songs off an album as singles.
Fantano prediction: decent to strong 7.
EDIT: Settled on 90 but there's a chance it might go up. This thing is so damn good.
Listened to this at least 5 times through and yeah it's definitely an aoty contender. Instrumental is such a killer opener. All the singles are amazing. The new recording of Sunglasses is growing on me, its intro is a lot cooler and the rest of the track seems to pack more of a punch in places. Feeling an 85+ right now and I expect fantano to give this a strong 8.
A step back for the band, despite the string of excellent singles (some of their best stuff in my opinion.) Trim this album to 11 tracks and you have a great listen.. in fact... here's a desired tracklist.
1. Don't Worry
2. People
3. Me & You Together Song
4. Roadkill
5. Jesus Christ 2005 God Bless America
6. The Birthday Party
7. Tonight (I Wish I Was Your Boy)
8. Frail State of Mind
9. If You're Too Shy (Let Me Know)
10. Nothing Revealed / Everything Denied
11. Guys
Excellent first half. Gambino channels Prince and its fucking glorious. Falls off in second half but always engaging.