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“I respect the ambition but this doesn't work for me.”
“There are flashes of brilliance but also some tracks that feel underdeveloped.”
“I wanted to like this more than I did. Some good ideas buried under uneven execution.”
“I appreciate what they were going for even if it doesn't fully land.”
“Returned to this after a few years away and it hit even harder than I remembered. Some albums age poorly but this one has only gotten better with time. The themes feel more relevant now than ever and the sonics still sound fresh.”
“I think this album gets slightly overlooked in discussions about the best of its era, which is a shame because it does so many things right. The arrangements are inventive without being showy, the performances are committed and emotionally present, and the overall arc of the tracklist is really well considered. My only real criticism is that it occasionally feels like it's holding back when it should be going for broke. There are moments where you can sense a bigger, bolder idea lurking just beneath the surface. But what's actually here is still great — a confident, cohesive album that rewards close listening and repeated plays.”
“Really impressive debut that announced a major new talent. There are a few rough edges that betray inexperience, but the raw ability and creative vision are undeniable. Can't wait to hear what comes next.”
“Overrated in my opinion. There's some good stuff here but not enough.”
“Somehow sounds even better decades later.”
“I think this album gets slightly overlooked in discussions about the best of its era, which is a shame because it does so many things right. The arrangements are inventive without being showy, the performances are committed and emotionally present, and the overall arc of the tracklist is really well considered. My only real criticism is that it occasionally feels like it's holding back when it should be going for broke. There are moments where you can sense a bigger, bolder idea lurking just beneath the surface. But what's actually here is still great — a confident, cohesive album that rewards close listening and repeated plays.”
“Some truly transcendent moments here. A few tracks feel like filler but overall stellar.”
“Ambitious and mostly successful. A couple of missteps keep it from true perfection.”
“Lost me about halfway through. The front end is promising though.”
“A confident, mature work. You can hear the growth from their earlier releases.”
“Pleasant listening experience but not something I'll return to often.”
“There's not a wasted second on this record. Even the interludes and transitions feel purposeful. I've seen people debate which track is the best and the fact that there's no consensus tells you everything about how consistently excellent it is.”
“Flawless execution of an ambitious vision. This is why we love music.”
“Timeless. I've listened hundreds of times and it never gets old.”
“A few good tracks don't save a mostly underwhelming album.”
“I can see why this has its fans but it just doesn't connect with me the way their other work does. The songwriting feels less inspired and the production, while technically impressive, feels a bit sterile. A few standout moments keep it from being a total miss.”