This album can be divided into two very unequal parts. First, the introductory four tracks that are a fantastic, instantly memorable fusion of post-rock, math rock and indie (emo) music, instrumentally impressive and melodically sound. Second, the rest of the album, low in energy and unfortunately low in effect too. Track five and onward features increasingly sleepy musicianship. Band's choice to move in a more mellow and dreamy direction barely pans out and the tracks feel more like half-hearted copies of the ones opening the album, but also with no instruments layered yet.
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