Titanic Rising

There's not a wasted second on this record. Even the interludes and transitions feel purposeful. I've seen people debate which track is the best and the fact that there's no consensus tells you everything about how consistently excellent it is.

Dense and complex but never pretentious. Excellent stuff.

I've listened to this front to back more times than I can count and it never loses its magic. The production is meticulous without ever feeling sterile, and every track contributes something essential to the whole. One of those albums that genuinely changed my taste in music.

An extraordinary piece of art. Simply transcendent.

Lost me about halfway through. The front end is promising though.

This hits a sweet spot between accessibility and experimentation that very few albums manage. It's catchy enough to enjoy casually but deep enough to reward close listening. Smart, well-crafted music.

Dense and complex but never pretentious. Excellent stuff.

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

Not their absolute best work but still head and shoulders above most albums.

Perfectly serviceable album that I enjoy in the moment but forget about as soon as it's over. That's not necessarily a criticism — sometimes you just want something pleasant on in the background. It fills that role well.