The Holy Bible

Some great moments here but it doesn't quite sustain over the full runtime.

Competent and often enjoyable, but feels like it's missing something to make it truly special.

Pleasant listening experience but not something I'll return to often.

There are flashes of brilliance but also some tracks that feel underdeveloped.

This is the kind of album that makes you reconsider your entire relationship with music. I thought I knew what this genre could do, and then this came along and expanded the boundaries so far that everything before it sounds slightly incomplete in comparison. Bold statement, I know, but I stand by it. The production is absolutely jaw-dropping. There are textures here that I've never heard on any other record. But what really makes it work is that all that sonic experimentation is in service of genuine emotion. It never feels like showing off. Every choice, no matter how unconventional, feels emotionally motivated. That's mastery.

Really strong record that just misses the mark of perfection in a few spots. The highs here are genuinely incredible though, and even the weaker tracks are better than most artists' best work. Highly recommended.

Not terrible but certainly not deserving of the acclaim.

Some great moments here but it doesn't quite sustain over the full runtime.

I don't think music gets better than this.

This grew on me a lot. First listen I thought it was good, not great. By the fifth listen I was completely hooked. The subtlety of the arrangements really rewards patience and close attention.