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“I keep going back and forth on this one. Some days I think it's underrated, other days I think the consensus is about right. The production is genuinely interesting — there are textures and sonic choices here that I haven't heard elsewhere. But the songwriting underneath all that ornamentation is sometimes pretty thin. It's one of those albums that's more fun to think about and discuss than it is to actually listen to, if that makes sense. The concept is great, the execution is uneven. I respect it more than I enjoy it, but I do respect it quite a bit.”
“This grew on me a lot. First listen I thought it was good, not great. By the fifth listen I was completely hooked. The subtlety of the arrangements really rewards patience and close attention.”
“Love the sonic palette on this record. Every sound feels intentional and the mix is pristine. A couple of the songs blur together on casual listens but focused listening reveals the nuances. Very strong work overall.”
“There's a reason this is universally acclaimed. It really is that good.”
“Incredibly overrated. One of the most baffling critical darlings out there.”
“The first half of this album is some of the best music I've ever heard. The second half is merely great. That slight drop-off is the only thing keeping this from a perfect score. Still an essential listen.”
“Love the sonic palette on this record. Every sound feels intentional and the mix is pristine. A couple of the songs blur together on casual listens but focused listening reveals the nuances. Very strong work overall.”
“The production is interesting but the songs themselves are lacking.”
“Pleasant listening experience but not something I'll return to often.”
“The first half is near-perfect. Second half is still great but slightly less focused.”
“I can see why people love this but it didn't grab me the way I expected.”
“Bold artistic choices that mostly work. Rewarding for patient listeners.”
“Some interesting ideas here that don't always pan out. You can tell they were trying to push in a new direction and I respect that, even if the results are mixed. A couple of tracks are genuinely great.”
“Bold artistic choices that mostly work. Rewarding for patient listeners.”
“Not terrible but certainly not deserving of the acclaim.”
“A rewarding listen that demands your full attention.”
“Arguably the greatest album in its genre. Hard to argue otherwise.”
“Not for me at all. I can see the craft but it does absolutely nothing for me.”
“Not just a great album — a cultural touchstone.”
“Started strong but lost me in the back half. The opening three tracks had me excited and then it just sort of coasts on autopilot. Would have been a much stronger EP than it is an album.”