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“I've tried writing about this album so many times and words always fall short.”
“There's a really great EP buried inside this album. The problem is the surrounding material dilutes the impact. When this hits, it HITS — a couple of these tracks are among the best things they've ever done. But then you get a run of three mediocre songs in a row and the momentum completely dies. I appreciate the attempt at a longer, more ambitious project, but I think this artist works better in shorter formats. The ideas here are strong but they're stretched too thin. Still worth hearing for the highlights though.”
“A few tracks could have been cut without losing anything, but what's here is largely excellent. The production is gorgeous and the performances are top-notch. One of the better albums I've heard recently.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Peak creative output from an artist at the top of their game.”
“I was skeptical of the hype but this completely lives up to it.”
“I come back to this every few months and find something new each time.”
“Somehow sounds even better decades later.”
“Really strong album with only a couple of tracks that don't quite land.”
“A thoroughly enjoyable listen from start to finish.”
“The instrumentation is gorgeous throughout. Really well produced.”
“A high watermark for the genre. Essential listening.”
“The instrumentation is gorgeous throughout. Really well produced.”
“There's a reason this is universally acclaimed. It really is that good.”
“A landmark release that deserves every bit of praise it gets.”
“The kind of album where you sit in silence after it ends.”
“Took me three listens to fully appreciate what was happening here but once it clicked, it really clicked. The layering is incredible — you hear new things every time. A rich, rewarding album that demands your attention.”
“Flawless execution of an ambitious vision. This is why we love music.”
“A thoroughly enjoyable listen from start to finish.”