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“The talent is obvious but the execution is inconsistent.”
“Terrific front to back. There's a reason people keep coming back to this.”
“A thoroughly enjoyable listen from start to finish.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Worth a listen but doesn't demand repeat plays.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“This has some of the best individual songs of the decade even if the album has weak spots.”
“I've tried writing about this album so many times and words always fall short.”
“Took a few listens to click but now I can't stop playing it.”
“An essential listen for anyone who cares about music. Period.”
“The emotional weight of this album is remarkable. Very moving stuff.”
“I don't think music gets better than this.”
“Occasionally overindulgent but the quality is undeniable.”
“The singles are obvious highlights but the deep cuts are excellent too.”
“This was the album that got me into this genre and honestly nothing else has matched it since. The songwriting is inspired, the performances are committed, and the whole thing hangs together as a complete artistic vision. Masterful stuff.”
“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.”