Pros:

Rock-influenced tracks stand out for their higher energy and more exciting approach to songwriting, making them the most memorable cuts on the album

Bass lines and synths are fairly tasteful and enjoyable, complementing the dance aesthetic without coming across as overbearing

Cons:

Majority of the runtime is distinctly unmemorable and substanceless, resembling corporate-friendly music thanks to its inoffensive melodies and reliance on a generic dance-pop formula

Many lyrics stand out as being ill-chosen, breaking the record's upbeat mood and being delivered by an underwhelming vocal performance

Production is so overdriven and blown out as to blur every element into an unrefined mess, with the wince-worthy drum sounds being the worst culprit

Best: Curveballs

Worst: Your Body Is a Weapon

4/10 HR approved