watermilan

Demon Days is sonically so much different than Plastic Beach, it was really interesting listening to this album after starting with PB, but even though they're so different they do their parts so well. Every song tackles a different 'demon' that we have to deal with as an individual or as a collective of humans. I like the more lo-fi gritty feel of this album it's a hell of a constrast from their electro-pop music in general, and they do it so well too. The drums and ... read more

GRINNING BEGINNINGS

The Mountain was a refreshing experience coming from Albarn and Hewlett, an incredibly honest record, tackling many experiences which are clearly seen through their writing. Just the feel of the album feels like an out of body experience. Growth, moving on and facing loss all feel like things that are dealt with on this record (reaching the mountain feels like finding the answers to these, in my mind), and honestly even though the first track is just an instrumental it ... read more

i wish i could be as graceful as this man

Favorite Track: Lover, You Should've Come Over
Underrated: Corpus Christi Carol

I find it a bit overrated, but the good parts of this album are amazing. The sheer anger and rage that you can just feel through the music and even when Brian McMahan basically screams, not even sings, is jarring. The sense of fear and anger that this record can portray sonically is praiseworthy.

Favorite Track: Breadcrumb Trail
Underrated: Nosferatu Man