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This puts the nail in the coffin of my once-favourite band, in the Keys; and one of my once-highest revered artists, in Beck.
It starts and ends alright, for two tracks on each end, but everything in between is either faux-experimental, trying to genre hop in Gorillaz-like fashion, instead producing out of place, weak hip-pop; or, Turn Blue esque electronic-laden Keys style blues rock, only made terribly mid. Beck adds little, and nothing creative, grossly so compared to his pre-2014 standard.
The musical richness, attention to detail, and storytelling value conveyed to the listener is second to very few if any. Production is phenomenal as well. So much to like about this project. The album and track concepts also perfectly suit Sufjan's lyrical style, which is a lack of effective allegorical and abstract material; but abundance of poignant, literal storytelling.
Remarkably strong, even if less abstract and inventive compared to what followed, and maybe because of the quality despite it. Like their most touted material is the substantial amount that can continue to be picked up on subsequent listens. Black Star is one of the most underrated tracks across their discography for me.
Countless listens, and it's only become more appreciable. Masterpiece musically and lyrically, and such a force as a cohesive album.
Future ought to focus a bit more on present. A couple stand out moments and features, and mostly wicked production gives it credit.
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Rating Distribution
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| 90 - 99 | 9 | |
| 80 - 89 | 9 | |
| 70 - 79 | 8 | |
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Member since November 20, 2022