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“I've given this album a fair shot — probably seven or eight full listens — and I just can't connect with it the way so many people seem to. The opening track drew me in with its promise of something special, but the album never delivers on that promise. It keeps gesturing toward profundity without actually achieving it. The production is admittedly impressive from a technical standpoint, and there are flashes of genuine songwriting talent. But too much of this feels like an artist trying to be Important with a capital I rather than just making good music. I wanted to love it, I really did.”
“This has some of the best individual songs of the decade even if the album has weak spots.”
“Has its moments but feels bloated. Would benefit from trimming a few tracks.”
“Competent and often enjoyable, but feels like it's missing something to make it truly special.”
“I've tried writing about this album so many times and words always fall short.”
“Actively unpleasant listening experience for me. I can appreciate craft without enjoying the result, and that's exactly what happened here. Well-made music that I never want to hear again. Different strokes, I suppose.”
“A few tracks could have been cut without losing anything, but what's here is largely excellent. The production is gorgeous and the performances are top-notch. One of the better albums I've heard recently.”
“The production alone is worth the listen, but the songwriting elevates it further.”
“The singles are obvious highlights but the deep cuts are excellent too.”
“I go back and forth on this — some days it's a 4, some days it's a 4.5. The inconsistency in my own feelings about it probably reflects the slight inconsistency of the album itself. But at its best, this is breathtaking.”
“A rewarding listen that demands your full attention.”
“One of those albums where you can hear the artist really pushing themselves.”
“Flawless execution of an ambitious vision. This is why we love music.”
“The definition of a classic. Will be listened to for centuries.”
“I've introduced maybe a dozen friends to this album and every single one of them has become a fan. That kind of universal appeal combined with genuine artistic depth is incredibly rare. This is the real deal.”
“The emotional weight of this album is remarkable. Very moving stuff.”
“I can see why this has its fans but it just doesn't connect with me the way their other work does. The songwriting feels less inspired and the production, while technically impressive, feels a bit sterile. A few standout moments keep it from being a total miss.”
“Incredibly overrated. One of the most baffling critical darlings out there.”
“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.”
“I appreciate what they were going for even if it doesn't fully land.”