Rodeo

Occasionally overindulgent but the quality is undeniable.

Bold artistic choices that mostly work. Rewarding for patient listeners.

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.

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.

Every generation has a handful of perfect albums. This is one of them.

A landmark release that deserves every bit of praise it gets.

What sets this apart from other great albums is the consistency. There's no filler, no dips in quality, just track after track of brilliance. The emotional arc from start to finish is perfectly constructed. An easy 5.

I come back to this every few months and find something new each time.

There's a before and after with this album. It changed everything.

I come back to this every few months and find something new each time.