This is obviously a very good record. America is far behind the U.K. when it comes to music journalism so sometimes I feel like British dance music may be treated more charitably by critics than it often really deserves but not this one. This one is a clear winner. At first, I figured the record was going to stick to those Fall type of vocal stylings. I wouldn't have a problem if it did but it didn't. It branches out changes tone giving us more to enjoy. My favorite track is Santiago Cuatro. But just because that's an outlier track doesn't mean I'm unhappy with the entire experience. I think it's good top to bottom. I feel sort of embarrassed to just be learning about this band. ISB, your review is fantastic! 2016- what a year. Incredible. A very solid 4/5 stars.
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