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“A decent listen but it doesn't hold up to repeated plays the way their best work does.”
“The singles are obvious highlights but the deep cuts are excellent too.”
“One of those albums that people praise because it's 'different' and 'challenging' but different and challenging aren't inherently good. The few moments of genuine quality make the rest feel even more disappointing by comparison.”
“A decent listen but it doesn't hold up to repeated plays the way their best work does.”
“A disappointing effort from an otherwise talented artist.”
“Good album that suffers a bit from inconsistency. The highs are worth it though.”
“The arrangements here are stunning. You can tell real care went into every detail.”
“A mature, confident album that knows exactly what it wants to be. No wasted tracks, no unnecessary detours. It doesn't reinvent the wheel but it polishes it to a brilliant shine. Thoroughly enjoyable.”
“I've introduced maybe a dozen friends to this album and every single one of them has become a fan. That kind of universal appeal combined with genuine artistic depth is incredibly rare. This is the real deal.”
“Good album that suffers a bit from inconsistency. The highs are worth it though.”
“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.”
“I remember exactly where I was when I first heard this and how it made me feel. Very few albums create that kind of indelible memory. The craft on display here is extraordinary but it never feels cold or calculated — there's real heart behind every note.”
“One of those albums where you can hear the artist really pushing themselves.”
“Great album that rewards repeated listens. Gets better every time.”
“This has some of the best individual songs of the decade even if the album has weak spots.”
“Ambitious album that mostly delivers. There are one or two moments where they overreach, but the confidence and vision on display are admirable. The standout tracks here are absolutely world-class.”
“I go back and forth on this — some days it's a 4, some days it's a 4.5. The inconsistency in my own feelings about it probably reflects the slight inconsistency of the album itself. But at its best, this is breathtaking.”
“I wanted to like this more than I did. Some good ideas buried under uneven execution.”
“This has some of the best individual songs of the decade even if the album has weak spots.”
“Competent and often enjoyable, but feels like it's missing something to make it truly special.”