Goofle

1. What were your VERY FIRST impressions on listening to the album, say from the first five minutes in?

Enjoyable, especially when the lush vocals came in. Nice riff and spacey undertones.

2. What did you think of the opening track?

The above covers this I suppose.

3. What did you think of the next track?

I think the intro was perhaps too long. The vocal part wasn't necessary, and would have been nicer if the drums came in earlier. The breakdown (?) in the middle was nice.

4. Did you like the vocalist? Hate him/her? Any impressions?

Really like her. Comes across pretty laid back.

5. Did the music (only) generally appeal to you, or not?

Yeah it's nice. Not quite as abrasive as it could have been, but that's my taste.

6. Did the album get better or worse as you listened to it (first time)?

It was generally quite consistent as these kind of albums seem to be. I think it lacked stand out tracks overall though.

7. What did you think of the lyrical content?

No real thoughts.

8. Did you like the instrumental parts?

Pleasant but, as stated before, I would have preferred more abrasive parts. Not enough kick ass riffs.

9. What did you think of the production?

I don't generally think about production beyond how the album sounds, so it's basically the same answer #5 and #8.

10. Did you know of this artiste prior to listening to the album, and if so, did that foreknowledge colour your perception of this album?

I believe I have heard of them, but not listened to them. I had no idea what kind of band they were.

11. Is this, generally, the kind of music you listen to or not?

Lately I haven't, but I love this kind of music and am always excited to find another good to great shoegaze record.

12. Assuming you listened to the album more than once, on repeated listens, did you find you liked the album more, or less?

I think I liked it the same both times.

13. What would you class as your favourite track, if you have one?

The first or last song.

14. And the one you liked least?

Not sure.

15. If the album in question is a debut, did that fact allow it, in your mind, any leeway, and if so, was that decision justified or vindicated?

I would maybe do that for debuts released up until like 1980, but not anything modern.

16. Are you now looking forward to hearing more from this artiste, if you have not heard any of their other material?

I will probably listen to their other album on Spotify.

17. Were you surprised by your reaction - positive or negative - to the album?

Nope. Expected to like it. I trust you boss.

18. Did the album end well?

Yes. One of my favourite songs.

19. Do you see any way the album could have been improved?

Harsher noises.

20. Do you think the album hung together well, ie was a fully cohesive unit, or was it a bit hit-and-miss?

It was cohesive for sure.

7/10

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