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“I can hear why this was praised at the time — the production was clearly ahead of the curve, and there are a few genuinely innovative moments. But stripped of its historical context, this is a pretty uneven listening experience. The first third is strong, the middle is forgettable, and the back end is a slog. I don't think this is bad by any means, but I do think its reputation has outpaced its actual quality. There are better albums in this genre that get a fraction of the attention. Worth hearing once for context, but I won't be coming back to it.”
“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.”
“The kind of album where you sit in silence after it ends.”
“A few incredible songs surrounded by more forgettable material.”
“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.”
“This album exists in its own universe. Nothing compares.”
“This has some of the best individual songs of the decade even if the album has weak spots.”
“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.”
“I can see why people love this but it didn't grab me the way I expected.”
“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.”
“Some interesting ideas that don't always come together.”
“An essential listen for anyone who cares about music. Period.”
“An extraordinary piece of art. Simply transcendent.”
“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.”
“This is fine but I expected more given the critical consensus.”
“Pleasant listening experience but not something I'll return to often.”
“The emotional depth here is staggering. I was completely floored the first time.”
“The instrumentation is gorgeous throughout. Really well produced.”
“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 can see why people love this but it didn't grab me the way I expected.”