"The decision to entitle an instrumental dead-air interlude “Neptune Raining Diamonds” is a particularly winceable example of the metal band learning to speak grown-up poetics at play here."

lmao fuckin burnt to a crisp. awesome review.

Album Rating: 3.5

Mombasa is worthy of a *chefs kiss* its such a perfect song. The most fun way to close out the album and possibly hint at the next album's direction. Especially with the absurdly abrupt ending, it makes me feel like they're leading into something even bigger.

Album Rating: 2.0

the gnashing & obama are the best here prob

Album Rating: 3.5

The Gnashing sounds so much better in context, one of my favs honestly.

unironically checked to see if they named a song obama

wouldnt put it past these libcucks!

Album Rating: 5.0

Fear, it’s funny you think that this is overproduced and instruments get drowned out because I feel that way regarding their other material. Particularly the vocals. I can actually hear the vocals on this, and feel no instrument is drowned out. Perhaps it’s the synths that are bothersome?

Album Rating: 2.0

check Nothing- Bernie Sanders

Album Rating: 3.5

So funny how that song has absolutely nothing to do with Bernie Sanders

Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound Off

Is it bad that I kinda don’t want them to go back to metal? Like we already have Sunbather. I kinda want them to keep playing with this sound or idk fuck, do a hoedown throw down. I love everything this band can do. But I don’t want them to completely revisit their old material. They’ve spoiled me with their versatility.

Album Rating: 3.0

"am I crazy or does this sound overproduced"



It definitely has a lot of effects going on especially on the vox. I'm fine with it and I think it fits the music. Drums are very punchy which I guess some people might think is a bit much but I like it. The bass sounds sex on this as well

Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound Off

I’ve been wondering if they’ve redone the bass on The Gnashing because it sounds even more sexy than it did when that single was released.

Album Rating: 3.0

"is it bad I don't want them to go back to metal?"



Nah man, like what you like. This shows they know what the fuck they're doing when it comes to shoegaze/post Rock. But they're also really damn good at metal, I'd be down with the next album blending both these styles

Album Rating: 3.0

Happy for this to be the non-metal album in my rotation for a while. Good album

Album Rating: 3.0

Brushed, totally dude, actually all the singles sound a bit glossier, I'm down with it

good rec, Mombasa. Gorgeous track.

“ Is it bad that I kinda don’t want them to go back to metal?”
I’m actually with you on this. Sunbather and NB were perfect records for me, but this got me excited again.

Album Rating: 3.0

Only weak link in this for me is the vocals. I can't understand half of what he is saying and his timbre isn't totally to my taste. I really like the melodies and how they fit into the mix, so it doesn't detract too much. Props for a screecher doing full on cleans

post punk qualities in his vox are one of the best parts of this, and not being able to understand the lyrics is a huge secret plus. be grateful

Album Rating: 2.0

just finished a full honest listen. it’s like a reverby alt rock AI wrote and especially mixed this entire thing