Pros:
Instrumentation is consistently varied and unique, utilising harrowing strings, rich brass and classic synth inclusions to give each track character
Lyrical content is often dark and mysterious, adding to the record's dark appeal
Songwriting can be intrepid and fresh, using chromatic melodies and interesting chord changes to accent the mix of indie and hard rock
Cons:
Select tracks are so indistinct and plain as to resemble hold music, with a writing ethos and production style that heavily deemphasises any sense of progression or climax
Many elements are wildly inconsistent, featuring some needlessly clunky lyrical choices and truly awful child-like backing vocals
Best: Hayloft
Worst: Wisdom
6/10 Truly, a fish out of water
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