Hey I am still a bit salty that no one reviewed that album the first time around. I was hoping they would review it during an off week, to free up another album spot for you. I am still undecided who the Album Club 2017 hated more, me or you?

That Billy Childs album went down in flames quite spectacularly, so I think I "win" that one :laughing:

Also, seems Ant has finally changed my picks like I requested a while ago, so there will be no Lydia Ainsworth after all. It's ok. I love the album, but I can't see it being MB's cup of tea, so there's no reason for me to torture people with crap they'll have no interest in. Except of course that it would be funny.

I liked the Billy Childs album FYI.

I like Alison Krauss and she appears on that album. FYI

It's especially the first song on the album that I really like. Can't remember who sings in that one - but possibly Kraus.

Neither of these things will be stored among my information.

It's not a popularity contest. Methinks thou dost protest too much, faggot.

Oh yeah? Well I think you protest too much about that and that you're a homophobe.

*spreads buttcheeks*

He meant to call you a homophone, Xantaymee.

Let's not get rude, Windsock. I'll stick with homophobe. And maybe ********** ***, ****.

I had listened to this pretty close to when it was released and was quite underwhelmed but I appreciated it a bit more when listening to it more for the album club. The biggest flaw with this record is that it introduces the various elements of the band's sound in an incredibly surface level way before reintroducing them in a more blended way that shows the band's creative style. When they really get amalgamated with the blend of synths, post-hardcore guitars, and black metal atmosphere, it hits the spot. Songs like Balancing the Dark and Whispers Among Us have a really playful structure that sets them apart from the rest of the album. There are points where it falls into more derivative passages before coming up for a breath of more unique air.

I think it has some good moments where they build on an interesting style, but it could be a LOT better. It's also about 20 minutes too long. I don't think I'll be revisiting this tbh. Also lol @ two vocalists.

6.5/10