SurgeFire

An EP that sounds nice and has interesting effects, with some very dark themes included. Some of the effects aren't for me, some of them are. I think its length is pretty good for the style, it doesn't egregiously overstay its welcome in my opinion despite mild monotony in some songs. The popular songs are popular for a reason.

I Can't Handle Change starts the album off strong. It's upfront in how sad and wallow-y it is while still keeping a high energy, and I love the way ... read more

I love the overall vibes of this album. It's a surreal experience that feels like a jungle adventure. I think its faults lie in some of the songs sounding overall similar despite even different meanings—but in my opinion it doesn't do it too much of a disservice, I don't actively dislike the songs that run a bit too close together, I just don't listen to them as much. This album has a unique sound I wish there was more of. A good debut album, in my opinion.

Flip I ... read more

I think How to Be a Human Being really nails the overall theme of human being lived experiences. It's so much more different from ZABA but in a good, distinct way, without sounding too generic most of the time and putting a spin on even themes that can easily be overdone (like relationships). This album has a sound to me that I can't find anywhere else. There's depths to the themes of these songs and even why they were made. It really feels like a different chapter of a different ... read more

6.7/10.

I love Glass Animals, really. I have a lot of positive memories associated with this album.
But to actually rate it, there's a lot of nostalgiabait and words thrown together. It worked with ZABA to create the jungle, wild feeling, but with Dreamland it feels a bit more tossed around trying to create this sound that works only really sometimes. Still, there's a unique feeling to it that prevents me from rating it any less, because I can't say it's bad! It just tries ... read more