Sets the foundations for one of my favourite albums, but itself is not a great album. I like the experimentation going on, but the mixing varies drastically from song to song and at its best the mixing isn't great. Hated the ASMR parts, made certain songs unreplayable for me despite them being decent. Overall not great, but the glimpses are there.
Fav: Nan Ding
Least Fav: Warren
Very good, Vince Staples is such an underrated and consistent artist, this project continues a growing catalogue of great releases. A more funk inspired album compared to Dark Times, with more rock inspired production. This album gives off an angry and cynical vibe, but more of a deep seated and exasperated anger rather than explosive. I thought it would be tough to follow up with an album as great and complex in themes as Dark Times, but this album is a great follow up.
Fav: Blackberry ... read more
Very good. Sounds like a modernized version of early Strokes. I didn't dislike any of the songs on here, it's quite different to their early sound which was a lot more aggressive and abrasive. This is more melodic, but with the guitar playing I'm used to. Really enjoyed this.
Fav: No Fear
Least Fav: True Blue
Very good. A big upgrade on Tomorrow's Harvest for me, this feels more like the sound that made the other albums so good. It feels and sounds more focused and interesting than the previous album, and is quite similar to Geogaddi in mood I think. Really enjoyed this, defo one of my albums of the year so far.
Fav: Naraka
Least Fav: Introit
Good. This is a weird album even by Aphex Twin's standards, but it works mostly. This is probably the most "lyrical" content I've heard on these albums, some questionable lines. But overall, I think it's a good project, some gems on here.
Fav: Flim
Least Fav: Come to Daddy - Little Lord Faulteroy Mix