Very nice math-rock twinkle, that feels relatively generic (albeit well executed) and less personal/recognisable than the EP for the most part, but that stills shows signs of greatness especially in the second half, making for a band to watch. Like on the EP, the prod can get nicely crispy and punchy especially on the snare, making for much more impactful songs than the rest of the regular math-rock doodle noodling. The opener is nice and punchy, and the drum intro on 4 is really fun too, but the track evolves into generic CHON stuff. 2 is an example of less punchy track which becomes far less interesting. 3 is the first of a few additions to their sound with scarce vocals, but the generic math-rock behind it makes the track still feel a bit unmemorable. The LP has two acoustic ballads on 5 and 8, but neither are as good or welcome as the one on the LP - but they're alright. 6 marks the transition into the much stronger second half, with a nice addition of strings giving an ominous feeling, breaking into a bass solo and cool punchiness - one of the best tracks since 1. 7 is also a punchy track then adds brass. 9 continues in this style minus the brass, with very nice melodies and grooves in the bridge, and ends with an addition of an electronica beat. 10 is a fun punchy closer, and despite the overall absence of highlight jams this high note second half brings the LP back up to a 3.6
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