Sykelone

'Too Much to Ask' is an eclectic Indie Rock/Post-Punk/Pop Rock concoction and it's fun in both its musicality and delivery. The spoken word lyrics are a lovely touch and the sung vocals in the choruses bring a bigger sound to the record. "I Feel So Weird!" correctly describes the track as the chorus is juxtaposed with the synths, bells and vocals becoming jarring, but it's strangely pleasant. Like most Post-Punky albums, this has a tendency to get a bit repetitive, but the combination ... read more

I feel like I'm in another dimension when listening to this album, it's graceful with the synths and raw with the vocals. All of it mashes together for a very pleasing and often guttural experience. It's very much in the vein of 'black midi' in that the progression of the tracks and the album as a whole is magical. The energy is there immediately and it doesn't give up throwing more your way. That being said, I did enjoy this record, but there's other albums like this that I'd prefer to go for, ... read more

The backing tracks are a little repetitive and lackluster, making the album feel like it's being carried by the plethora of featured artists, of which there are *checks notes* TWENTY THREE?! Crikey, Mr. Harris. It feels like background music for a house party, which I suppose is fine? There's nothing really memorable about it though.

Three EPs. Three EPs in a row and Hot Milk have absolutely smashed them ALL. They bring the angst with the combo of vocals from Han & Jim, not to mention the addition of Tom & Harry. How they've managed to come THIS far while not releasing an album is a testament to how strong this foursome is. "Bad Influence" is a god damn banger. There's some tracks that I much prefer over others and there are some downsides to the EP, but it's a bloody good punt. I can't wait to hear what ... read more