Joy as an Act of Resistance

Joy as an Act of Resistance

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4.3/ 5.0 from 17 ratings
#56 Overall#3 for 2018
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Reviews

GR
Apr 5, 2026

I played this for my partner who doesn't even like this genre and they were blown away. That's the sign of a truly great album — it transcends taste. The hooks are undeniable, the depth is real, and the replay value is infinite.

HI
Apr 5, 2026

A rewarding listen that demands your full attention.

CH
Apr 5, 2026

The definition of a classic. Will be listened to for centuries.

DI
Apr 5, 2026

This album exists in its own universe. Nothing compares.

HO
Apr 5, 2026

Probably the most perfectly sequenced album I've ever heard. Each track sets up the next one beautifully and the climax hits like a freight train. The fact that they pulled this off is honestly kind of miraculous.

SA
Apr 5, 2026

The kind of album where you sit in silence after it ends.

CY
Apr 5, 2026

This grew on me enormously. What initially seemed messy revealed itself as brilliant.