deeply heartfelt and emotive, a lesson in lyricism. the writing is beautifully imagistic and wholistic, remaining striking and sincere while naming a track after warhammer 40k race and a famously speedy plane.
isaac has a unique skill in weaving abstract and grandiose imagery with the mundane, the metaphysical and even prophetic “I’ll bury the hatchet/ Between the window and the kingdom of men” giving way to the domestic “chicken” and “broccoli” of ... read more
lusciously maximalist and brutally visceral, this album demonstrates an unbelievable range of sound and feeling, all in the most joyful manner possible.
KSI's youtube videos have always been a guilty pleasure of mine, and I was excited for this album if only to watch him progress. While it is unquestionably better than New Age, it just simply not good.
It has been said countless times that KSI is carried by his features, and while sometimes he can contribute positively, such as in 'Down Like that' and 'Poppin', he was consistently overshadowed by the bigger names on the tracks. The solo tracks were very forgettable, with lyrics which were ... read more
The imagery in this album is less subtle than a clown in a holocaust museum. It screams "I am a punk, I hate the system" so violently that his vocal chords may just explode. Having said that, the album is fun and to be honest an enjoyable listen and "Polygraph Eyes" is actually very good. I think it is over hated because it is so easy to ridicule.
Although devoid of any self awareness, it's fun and unique and that's about all you can ask for.
65/100
This album has received an insane amount of praise since its release and it is wholly deserved. The vocal talent is on full display with such diverse tone and intonation, at some points seeming theatrical and some feeling intimate with spoken word or whispered segments.
The range of vocals is something I don't think I have ever heard before and the beats and melodies in the background are just as varied and imaginative. This album really is unique in every sense of the word and it revels in ... read more