To anyone out there reading this after Violet have already taken over the world; HAHAHAHA, I WAS HERE FIRST!
No but seriously this EP is so strong. Harry Jones has one of the best voices I've ever heard period, it's mad how good he is on top of his seriously impressive guitar chops. Combine that with Jim and Wanda making up one of the most solid rhythm sections out there, and this becomes a band to WATCH. I can't believe how much I like all these songs when Amadeus, objectively ... read more
I'm convinced Adrienne Lenker is a transcendent being. I don't see any explanation for how her songwriting can touch the deepest depths of my soul that allows her to be any less than a wise spirit. These songs sound great, both production wise and music wise (some of those guitar parts are fucking crazy!!!)
Beautiful. Just... ow.
I'm such a TOP hater, but I still think this is really fucking cool. The hyperpop kinda sound on this is fucking crazy good
Absolutely joyous from front to back. I was a little hesitant when the band lost Isaac initially; none of the songs from Live At Bush Hall really grabbed me, and that album came and went for me, leaving me anxious to see if the band could find their footing again. Thankfully, when Besties came along, all fears I had disappeared. Having spent some time with this record, I really like it! It's not as connected to me as Ants From Up There is, but that's moreso perhaps because I am a ... read more
I think I'll need to come back to this one later to give it my full thoughts. It's really hard for me to not give this a 100; this album is very important to me. I'm currently in one of my roughest periods mentally, and this record is soothing that pain.
This album is really beautiful and really well put together.
As an aspiring musician in a small band, this is what I dream of. To make something this cool, this meaningful. It's just so inspiring.
EDIT: NR > 100
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