Lonerism

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.

Respectable effort with some genuinely strong tracks mixed in.

A monumental achievement in every sense.

Started strong but lost me in the back half. The opening three tracks had me excited and then it just sort of coasts on autopilot. Would have been a much stronger EP than it is an album.

Solid if unspectacular album that does exactly what you'd expect from this artist. The songwriting is competent, the production is clean, and there are enough standout moments to keep you engaged. But it never really surprises you or takes any genuine risks. I've listened to it maybe half a dozen times and I enjoy it each time, but I never find myself reaching for it over their better work. It's the kind of album that's perfectly pleasant background music but doesn't demand your full attention the way their best records do.

A confident, mature work. You can hear the growth from their earlier releases.

One of those albums that people praise because it's 'different' and 'challenging' but different and challenging aren't inherently good. The few moments of genuine quality make the rest feel even more disappointing by comparison.

Decent album with a handful of really excellent tracks. The problem is the material between those peaks isn't compelling enough to hold your attention. Worth cherry-picking the highlights for a playlist.

There are about six really good songs here buried in an album that's twelve tracks too long. The edit would be excellent but as presented, it's a patience-testing listen that rewards skipping around.

One of those albums where you can hear the artist really pushing themselves.