Album Rating: 4.5

I'm still kinda shocked by this albums lower scores, it's easily imo their best work.

Album Rating: 3.5

I hope they release something like Altered State with the sound they have now. This record is cool, but it feels short and not really like a true record, more like an EP. I love everything though, except Luminary. The intro riff is killer but the rest off the song just doesn't do a thing for me. Would love to see them work with an external producer/mixer, they would sound AMAZING with more organic production. That's always been my main gripe with these guys, that's why I still like the debut so much

Album Rating: 4.5

big disagree on changing producers / mixers, but would certainly love some hints of AS in the next release.

Album Rating: 4.5

On second thought, a producer may not be a terrible idea. But I don't want anyone else touching the mix. They sound monstrous, and replicate it live perfectly. It's one of the most impressive things about them, imo. My earplugs come out when I see them, and I've had tinnitus since the late '00s and can hardly suffer live music without.

Album Rating: 4.5

idk why but I just read this whole thread



It's kind of funny how it started as a divisive album, but the tone shifted over time to a general consensus that the heavy songs are top-tier bangers and everyone just wanted more.

Album Rating: 4.0

Heavy stuff was good, but I need more of Mirror image tunes anyway

Album Rating: 2.5

not even close to their best work. i usually only spin this for juno and smile

Album Rating: 3.0

The heavy parts are great tbh. Stuff like Luminary starts out strong but loses steam because of uninteresting melodies. I see this a lot with this band, but nothing has been as generic as Luminary so far

Album Rating: 4.5

Every time I cycle back to this I am surprised by how much I anticipate King, Juno and Smile / The Arrow.



Like I see those as Tess god-tier now. Defining moments.

Album Rating: 3.0

Have to agree on these songs. So good!

King especially.

Album Rating: 3.0

Juno is like everything they do best. Too bad this album is such a mixed bag for me, but the good bits are just awesome.

King me BOOOOW! DOOOOWN!

Album Rating: 2.5 | Sound Off

new song from Daniel Tompkins



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vE0WIuter5I



honestly it's better than the entirety of this album

Album Rating: 4.0

Won't agree, but it's decent

Album Rating: 3.0

Won't agree and I don't dig it

Album Rating: 3.5

Won't agree, cuz it sucks

Album Rating: 4.5

Dude, if the new Cinematic live show confirms my theory on the concept behind this album I'm gonna flip.

Album Rating: 4.5

And that was a repeat so.... page break.

Album Rating: 4.5

what's your theory?



I've noticed that, even though Altered state resides somewhere in my favorite albums of all time list, I listen to Sonder WAY THE FUCK more. I even came around on Luminary a bit lately. In short doses it still works.



King, Juno and Smile / The Arrow though... them's the goods. This album sounds like machines the size of fucking planets grinding away, and I still can't get over it.

Album Rating: 4.0

I didn't see the live show but I'd love to hear your theory, WalrusTusk