Fairly decent record, and like others have said, the production on a few tracks (such as those listed below) are really the most standout part of this album. However, a lot of the production for the rest of the songs, coupled with a flow that varies only on a few songs, results in some of the tracks feeling too similar to each other. All in all, an enjoyable album.

Favorite Tracks:
Corn Maze
Tuesday
Sword Box
Acid King
Purple Moss

First time listening to Sharon Van Etten, and I honestly love this album. Came in expecting nothing, left completely satisfied, I really love the way she can get emotions across with a lot of sounds bouncing around. Looking forward to her next project.

Favorite Tracks:
No One's Easy to Love
Comeback Kid
Seventeen
Malibu
You Shadow
Hands
Stay

Mike Posner has definitely been through a lot of pain over the past few years, this comes off clearly on his new project. Overall, there are certainly bright spots on this album, but most of the lyrics are lacking in nuance (not in the good, direct way). I really liked the transition between "Wide Open" and "Song About You," as well as the transition between "Amen" and "Stuck in the Middle." "Drip" gets fairly interesting as Posner plays with a ... read more

Edit: Upon relistening to this album, I love it even more (Old Score: 80). The following songs have really grown on me:
Tell Them
Into The Red
Can't Believe The Way We Flow
I'll Come Too
Don't Miss It


Original Review: Powerful record on the merits of personal reform and growth, growth out of one's own mind to reach something greater, something universal. Not all the songs are "catchy" in the traditional sense, as they aren't meant to be, yet James conveys his purpose clearly in an ... read more