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Just did not feel the love for this album at all. Felt super long-winded, and while there are moments that are genuinely really nice, just as many tracks completely pass me by without leaving much of an impression. 'Orange County' could have been beautiful if the whistling didn't make it sound like a Temu advert. It certainly has its moments, but I still don’t feel like Gorillaz are anywhere near back to their best.

Ranking: (2.93/5)
The Sad God (Great)
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A really consistently great album. Actually quite a heartbreaking album, especially given when it was released. It’s well put together and rarely dips in quality, but it can feel a little jumpy at times. Despite its consistency, it doesn’t always come across as the most cohesive listen from start to finish. I also can’t help but wish there were some more really strong tracks. Loved the Stevie Wonder cameos.

Ranking: (3.64/5)
What's That You're Doing (Love)
Here ... read more

Technically pretty good, but overall, it just feels a bit stale and repetitive. Especially disappointing for a band like Sault, who I typically really enjoy. There are glimpses of what they do well, but it never really does much but pass by unnoticed.

Ranking: (2.8/5)
Love Does Not Equal Pain (Great)
Chapter 1 (Good)
Good Things Will Come After The Pressure (Good)
Fulfil Your Spirit (Good)
Don't Worry About What You Can't Control (Good)
Lord Have Mercy (Good)
Protector (Good)
Create ... read more

Always felt like The Itch are a band with sooo much potential, and I still feel the same as I listen to this. Because there's so much in here that I think works really well and I really like, yet this feels like it massively misses the mark. On the positive side, it's super fun and bouncy, and the synths sound incredible. But otherwise I do agree that it feels a bit all over the place, and lyrics feel pretty icky in places. It’s frustrating, because you can hear how good this ... read more