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“I slept on this for way too long. A friend kept recommending it and I kept putting it off, and now I feel like I wasted years not having this in my life. The songwriting is remarkably assured — these aren't the kind of hooks that grab you immediately and then fade. They're the slow-burn kind that embed themselves in your brain and only get stronger over time. The production deserves a lot of credit too. It's detailed without being cluttered, polished without being sterile. There's a warmth to the sound that makes it feel alive and breathing. A few tracks could have been trimmed but honestly that's a minor complaint about an excellent record.”
“The production is interesting but the songs themselves are lacking.”
“This is one of those albums where even the deep cuts could be singles. The level of quality control here is insane. You can tell every decision was agonized over and it shows in the final product. A genuine landmark.”
“Actively unpleasant listening experience for me. I can appreciate craft without enjoying the result, and that's exactly what happened here. Well-made music that I never want to hear again. Different strokes, I suppose.”
“A high watermark for the genre. Essential listening.”
“I appreciate the artistic risk-taking even if the result is a bit of a mess. There are kernels of good ideas scattered throughout but nothing is developed enough to really land. Frustrating because you can hear the potential.”
“This album exists in its own universe. Nothing compares.”
“I appreciate the artistic risk-taking even if the result is a bit of a mess. There are kernels of good ideas scattered throughout but nothing is developed enough to really land. Frustrating because you can hear the potential.”
“Bold artistic choices that mostly work. Rewarding for patient listeners.”
“Ambitious and mostly successful. A couple of missteps keep it from true perfection.”
“Good album that suffers a bit from inconsistency. The highs are worth it though.”
“Not terrible but certainly not deserving of the acclaim.”
“What sets this apart from other great albums is the consistency. There's no filler, no dips in quality, just track after track of brilliance. The emotional arc from start to finish is perfectly constructed. An easy 5.”
“Incredibly overrated. One of the most baffling critical darlings out there.”
“Fine album from a good band. Nothing offensive, nothing transcendent. It sits comfortably in the middle of their discography and that's okay. Not everything needs to be a masterpiece to be worth your time.”
“Strong songwriting throughout. The production choices are bold and mostly pay off.”
“I appreciate what they were going for even if it doesn't fully land.”
“Great album that rewards repeated listens. Gets better every time.”
“Solid if unspectacular album that does exactly what you'd expect from this artist. The songwriting is competent, the production is clean, and there are enough standout moments to keep you engaged. But it never really surprises you or takes any genuine risks. I've listened to it maybe half a dozen times and I enjoy it each time, but I never find myself reaching for it over their better work. It's the kind of album that's perfectly pleasant background music but doesn't demand your full attention the way their best records do.”
“Some great moments here but it doesn't quite sustain over the full runtime.”