Nothing hits as well as their previous albums. While there is an attempt at an ambitious change in their sound, it mainly feels unfocused and never feels enough of an experience as you would expect from this group. However, there are a lot moments that shine through.
After 5 years, the band remains as consistent as ever, delivering their best album to date with harsh lyrics and creative new sounds that they’ve nearly perfected in almost every way.
It’s like a haunted and troubled celebration of the scars in his life. I love this revealing and exposed type of music; it's almost more troubling than beautiful.
CHARLI proves how unique, experimental, and interesting Charli XCX is in the pop world.
Their anticipated return came at the most important time with their most consistent album yet, and, as always, they do not hold back the punches.
Tyler, the Creator brings a similar vibe and energy he had on his excellent last record, IGOR; but also gives it a more accessible feel while not being tied down by any genre of sounds. This is what makes Tyler so unique as an artist and this album showcases that brilliantly.
The first part of Sufjan’s ambient grieving process, in dedication to his late father, lets you interpret however you make of it on a personal level. It’s an honest moment of thoughts of sounds that no words can have him describe. I felt swayed, and moved through the more memorable moments in this record and it comes subtly as it goes along. It doesn’t come as memorable, but the next parts might improve over the next additions.
LOVE The Killers and I am even surprised how incredibly consistent and thematically strong this album is compared to their last few records. Imploding the Mirage was a great record, (honestly most of their albums are great) but this album might be the best of their career.
It might not be groundbreaking, but this is definitely my favorite, full length release, featuring some of the most solid work of their career.
Eidola’s sound and lyrical themes are as consistent as ever. They’re fantastic and one of the best Swancore bands signed to Will Swan’s label. After a couple listens, there is a repetitive part to the album with its lyrics that does start to become apparent and drains some of the experience. The album is still a banger and hopefully gets this band the attention they fully deserve.
For the most part, I had a good time with this record. It’s a funny and entertaining that will give any MoistCr1rikal (Penguinz0) fan a good laugh.
The eerie, 80s horror, electronic influence is very engaging and an intriguing approach. It’s an album that has the band using their sound, implementing some of that sound from that era and succeeds as a cinematic tribute, while also exploring lyrical themes of fame and success.
It’s amazing the lack of self awareness, ego and cringe that just oozes from this album. But, it’s the most entertaining type of cringe that is so bad that listening to it gave me an achievement badge.
A daring, creative, and wild experimental ride that I don’t want to get off of. The clash of genres with this post punk band are so revitalizing and intoxicating. From math rock, dance punk, art rock, and some jazz; it’s a weird, atmospheric and glorious debut.
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