Reviews (page 5 of 8)
Not for me
This sounds like 7 year old Taylor Swift
Very strong pop record
Almost nothing that makes me think oh that was interesting or I liked that. Like a very uninteresting m83. Sad thing is that I could totally see myself listening through this album fishing for new music to listen to. I’m deeply offended.
REALLY enjoyed this album. Always kinda wrote them off as something i cant quite explain. Just shows you to often not judge a band by the look or the people that make up their fanbase. Loved it. Kinda gives me first Pvris album vibes.
I have to bookmark this album as a landmark in indie synthpop and indietronica. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘉𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 manages to sound both crystalline and raw, vulnerable and anthemic. Every track is tightly crafted, with Lauren Mayberry’s voice cutting through shimmering synth layers like a signal from a distant, emotional galaxy. This debut is so cohesive, it plays like a curated Zoomer-core playlist a decade before the trend caught on. Over ten years later, it still feels vital — a modern classic that set the tone for an entire wave of synth-driven indie pop.
Really nice vibe to this album
First song is a banger
Indie synth.
This is boring AF.
I did not use a private session on Spotify for this one. From the synth heavy opening chords, to the poppy sound I could tell from track band isn't for me. Generic poppy keyboard driven trash. Another album I could have died and not heard and been better off for it. The bonus tracks are what dropped it from a 2 star to a 1 star, I didn't need more of that crap.
Another good unknown that I will be adding to my listens
A pre-emptive 5. I think I've just been so bored of samey 70s guitar rock that a synth-pop album was a breath of fresh air. Honestly, after one listen I can't remember many songs, but I was left with the impression this will reveal itself after multiple listens, and on that basis it gets a 5. Gorgeous vocals, some nice lyrics - to be honest it was just nice to get something different for once.
Recuerdo cuando lo escuchaba de adolescente y me gustaba mucho. Aun así, considero que tienen discos mejores. Ahora si escucho más de tres canciones seguidas me duele la cabeza, me hago mayor.
Kinda fun
Great big synthey epics
I miss the synthy indie pop from 2013.. but like jvst the hits
i don’t remember what it sounds like mom
Respectfully, I don't know what the point of this is Fav song: The Mother We Share
Upbeat electronic beats with twee vocals and doom-laden lyrics. The combo of pop music mixed with morose themes has been done to shit by British bands. It's nothing new just because someone says they are 'witch house' or 'dream pop' or whatever shit this is. Purity Ring did something similar but at least made it sound new and artistic.
takes me back to summer 2012
This album has the same vibe as a lot of ‘essential’ indie music from the early 2010s. This album was okay, It’s not my usual cup of tea as I’m not the biggest fan of this type of synth pop. I think even though there’s variation between the tracks, their foundation is still all synths and a driving, boom clap drum beat, it gets a bit stale once you’re about half way through. There are some highlights, I like the glitchy vocal sample on Gun and the atmosphere and distortion on You Caught The Light is nice too. Fav tracks - Gun - You Caught The Light
Acceptable pop
Favorite track: the mother we share other picks: gun, lies, tether, recover
This was a decent pop album. It feels like it fits squarely within that late 2000s/early 2010s period where it seemed like almost every female vocalist was pushing in a high-register, ethereal direction. The instrumentation seemed focused on creating a vibe, rather than any sort of discernible melody. It's a fine thing to experience every now and then, but for me to genuinely enjoy the album, it needs to be a little more grounded. Favorite tracks: Gun, Night Sky, Science/Visions
Was inoffensive but also not very interesting.
Realmente um disco lançado em 2013. Tem uma vibe de filtro amarelado do instagram, comprar roupas na forever 21 e reblogar coisas no Tumblr
Synth-Pop / ElectroPop / Dance-Pop. Quite catchy, but it doesn't really do much for me - it doesn't really grab my attention.
It's modern pop, I suppose it must be quite well liked or it wouldn't be here. Yeah, they can play their instruments, but as far as I'm concerned this is as good a recommendation for a return to vinyl as any, in that an album is limited to 40-45 mins and usually upto 9 tracks. This would definitely have benefited from that. Her voice was to high and yowly for me.
Well that was a decent way to kick off the 2nd half of this 1,001 list. It’s what I’m here for. An artist I’d kind of heard of but couldn’t place. Maybe it was the wanky use of a “v” instead of a “u” that made my mind up to avoid them. It’s also not my genre at all being so synth and pop based. However, sat alone on a train with earphones on gave it a platform to present itself to me. And despite all of my preconceptions it delivered a pretty decent listening experience. Not all the way through, but in places they created a nice atmospheric set of songs.
Synthpop at its most mediocre. It was almost all done at the same tempo, that it could have been knew long song. That said, i didnt mind it in places. The last song, sung by the bloke was by far the best.
What a delightful surprise! An absolute mood booster!
There might be a time when this is exactly what I want to hear, and if I was at your house and you put this on, I would respect your taste. Not my bread and butter, though.
as i opened the album I was greeted by me having liked the first song which I have no recollection of.... Every song is just a bit too similar to one another, did enjoy a few but I think it's a bit too long for what it is. 2.5/5
Ew, bland and generic. Did not finish this because it was so awful. 0/5 stars.
Extremely not for me, but Lauren Mayberry's vocals are very, very good.
1/5
Yes! Kero Kero Bonitoesque blissful pop!
I fucking hate this. I almost hate it more than I hate Radiohead.
The ugly result of real artists not being able to afford being in bands is you get these dead eyed trust fund kids sloshing cash about on slick gear and production who can’t produce a single worthy second and get released anyway because there is no viable alternative. I hate this.
Very solid album. Great vocals, very clean, with some fun lyrics. Has a lot of energy to the music. Would love to see a little more variety to the overall sound...while it's all good stuff, it all starts to blend together over the course of the album. Still very enjoyable though!
No lo escucharía de nuevo
I have a soft spot for retro 80's synth pop. Have heard a few Chvches singles over the year - but never a whole album in one sitting - and I think its something best enjoyed in small doses as there is not much variation in the album and they tend to blur into one which diminishes the impact. Fav track: Recover. I'm a borderline 3 /4 - will give it a 4 as 1) the sun is shining and 2) for being Scottish.
The Bones of What You Believe I had no idea they were Scottish or a group, I thought it was the name for the lead singer and she was American. In any case I liked it well enough, especially the first three songs, some nice synth pop. But it is a bit diminishing returns, as the songs do start to feel a bit samey, although I really loved the final track, You Caught the Light, that oversaturated synth is excellent. It also falls a bit between two stools for me, there's a lot of 80s retro in the main synth sound with modern electronic percussion, but apart from a handful of tracks (The Mother We Share, We Sink, Gun, Night Sky, You Caught the Light) I’m not sure it comes together convincingly or interestingly enough, or they quite combine those two things with their pop sensibility to create great pop music, that you feel they might be capable of. And although I like her voice, she has a tendency towards breathy sad indie girl John Lewis Christmas song vocalisations, which doesn’t help. Overall it’s a decent, very well made album that never quite catches light or takes off in a way that you think it might. I’d give it a go again in the right mood but not sure how frequently, making it a 3. ⛪⛪⛪ Playlist submission: You Caught the Light
I found it a fair album with one major standout, Mother We Share. An odd album to include really. I like the synth sound and loops. But it does lack more killer tracks.
loved this, great discovery
Somehow I’ve only known of CHVRCHES, but never actually listened to any of their music. So I’m kind of kicking myself on missing out on a group that is right up my alley. Synthpop goodness with mostly female vocals is just what I love. Thanks to his selection, I’ll be checking out more of their music for sure.
Just not for me
She has a great voice, but the songs all kind of blend into one another .... the first 10 songs sounded like a europop jam album ..lol. Dont get me wrong, its not bad, at all. But I dont see myself adding this to any playlists
Think the album was alright scratches a certain itch but i didnt do for me but it might do it for others i say this album deserves a listen even tho im giving it a 2 its prolly a light 3 to me the last 3 tracks were really good n some of the middle tracks but not really a album i’ll be coming back to
Good songs but bland overall
I understand the appeal. It doesn't appeal to me
Finally a modern album that feels essential. I knew The Mother We Share prior to listening, but didn't know the album. Loved it. Captures the 2010's electronic / pop genre perfectly.
Urgh. Just grating pop vocals with a cringe fake American twang. Basic pop songs without much deviation or surprises. Fairly upbeat and might be okay to have a dance to, but musically, just doesn’t do much for me. First album I abandoned half way as I got the gist. Yawn. Now to go and listen to clown core and knower to heal myself. 2.5
Meget habilt
Я не уверен, что это альбом на пять звезд. На этом альбоме субъективно нет скипов. Даже Lungs и Under The Tide совсем не плохие песни, по-моему. Которые можно скипнуть, но нет. В конечном итоге, этот альбом был важным для меня на релизе, октрыл для меня мир современного синтпопа. Это одна из тех групп, которые я заслушивал до того, как превратился в rym-сноба, который нуждается в конфирмации прочих музыкальных задротов, что это хорошая музыка, которой можно поставить тридцать звезд из пяти. Оттого очень грустно, что это дебют и одновременно пик группы - после они делали странные вещи со своей музыкой, включая соло альбом милейшей солистки Лорен, который будто бы умер еще до релиза (что тоже грустно). По крайней мере в моей жизни, я рад, что услышал этот альбом. Лучшая песня - Recover.
That was pleasant. Wouldn't say it's must listen to before you die but it's a lot better than the plethora of '90s electronica tedium that constantly appears in this list.
Guilty pleasure album. Millennial heaven
Pretty good
Tout était aligné pour que je déteste. Au final, j'ai juste pas aimé, ce qui est déjà pas mal.
Good, but not great.
It pulls you in, 4
Moderne synthpop, elektronisk, kraftig vokal
Pretty mid 3.1
I love some good synth wave, this is middle of the road synth wave.
Sounded familiar.
Great first song
I’m feeling way to cynical for this.
The album as a whole was a pleasant listen and I thought that the instrumentation and overall recording quality were excellent. But, the songs and vocals I found generic and unmemorable.
pretty chill, not exactly my thing but i rate it
Listened Before? N I was only familiar with "The Mother We Share" before listening to this album. That particular song is a maddening earworm. Nothing wrong with that, but I was over it a long time ago. The rest of the record feels like New Order if they were upbeat... lots of busy, bright beats. Too many, in fact. It got really old, really quickly. I see why many would like this record, but being a child of the 80s, it missed the mark with me. Too many better things to listen to. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Science/Visions
It wasn’t so long ago that the term “indie” was reserved for music that was an alternative to mainstream/popular music, not the literal embodiment of it. This is basically a Debbie Gibson record, except you’re too young to know who Debbie Gibson is.
I may just be too old, but this album just did not appeal to me at all. 2 stars or D+.
Very ordinary. Ended up quite irritated.
This album has always been loved by me. I went on a very long car journey with a friend and we set the challenge of an album from the 80s, 90s, 00s and 10s where one was from England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. I chose my 10s album as Scotland and went for this absolute gem. Absolutely beautiful album and synth-pop at its finest.
Pikkukalle olis tykänny hirmuisesti tästä
For being synthepop, this was surprisingly ok. The genre is not usually my thing, but once you accept it for what it is and take it in, it’s not bad. I don’t think it’s something I would go back to over and over, but it was fine while it was on.
stadium electro-pop
Fun music to zen out to.
So generic for both genres
9/10. Very sweet vocals. The instrumentation is great. This is some extremely enjoyable synthpop right here! :)
Millennials really got stuck with the most boring music, didn't they?
Love the contrast between the upbeat songs with sweet vocals and the e very dark lyrics.
Maso
The only possible reason this album is on this list is because a member of the band is either family or friend of the author.
Not that bad, ok pop music but not really my thing
I appreciate the synth music, but find the lead vocals grating.
Largo y bastante similar todas las canciones salvo algunas
I appreciate the synth poppiness of this album, and the band that helped bring this style into the mainstream in the early 2010s, but after a while this album gets particularly grating and sort of one note. The intro track is FANTASTIC, and a mainstay on many a playlist of mine, but my Cha-verches love only goes so far.
Some of this is a little too polished and radio ready (even though that's the point), but it's hard not to get swept up by these Scottish synths and soaring vocals.
4.6/5 Pixelated Feelings This album walks a perfect tightrope-Danceable despair. Pop apocalypse. Digital vulnerability. It’s like if Robyn, Blade Runner, and a breakup letter formed a band.This album is a glitter grenade. It explodes inside your ribcage, and instead of pain, you get a light show. Mood: “I’m crying on the dance floor but make it neon.” Voice is like: “Here is my soul… now run it through a distortion pedal and throw it off a building.”
This record was the soundtrack of the twenty-teens. I remember hearing "The Mother We Share" for the first time. I was driving in my car and I immediately cranked it. I first heard Phantogram around the same time, as well. I feel like 2010-2019 was a ripe period for great pop music, especially more underground and synthy varieties.
I'm passingly familiar with CHVRCHES, but I'm not sure I've actually heard any of these tracks before. It's great synth-pop music, and I was happy to see that at least a bit had made the list. Favorite track: "Tether"
Absolute nostalgic smasher of a album for me, God I loved this. But can't let that cloud my judgement too much (says she who too-excitedly rated Arcade Fire, Funeral 5*). I'm such a sucker for poppy indie-electronica of this era, not because of any technical mastery but purely based on how it makes you feel.
Synth pop dance eletronica noise that feels like it should be from the late 80s early 90s but it's actually 2013. It's not really my thing usually but this slapped, it just had a really infectious energy about it that kept me engaged, and even when he sings it's detracts a bit but not enough to annoy me.
bofbof
Terrific synth pop album
Very well produced album, but I can't decide if I love her voice or dislike it. It varies from song to song.
3.5
love it!
I dont think I’ve ever realised that this is who Chvrches are, pretty good stuff.
I loved this album! And I had never heard of them before. But I will definitely be listening more in the future
“Gun” immediately bumps this to a 10/10.
I expected from the reviews some serious adult synth then I got oh oh oh oh teeny pop synth music....second song better...it's the voice I can't on with and the super cheery sound so 80's pop, which I am no fan off, Tether is a good track less upbeat
4/5
Eteeristä ujellusta bändiltä, jonka nimeä en osaa lausua
C'était plus l'fun que je pensais mais pas super le fun. Je ne me sens pas aédquat pour noter, je vais y aller au milieu
Pas mauvais mais un peu bof aussi. Mon indifférence est palpable.
Don't enjoy the vocals at all so gave up on this one. It reminds of Dancing On My Own, one of my least favourite songs ever.
Didn’t grab me
I really just did not care. Maybe it's an unfair prejudice, but it is a pet peeve of mine when an artist or band insists on having their name either in all caps, includes pronounced punctuation, intentionally misspelled words, uses symbols in place of letters, or uses some letters in place of other letters. Here, you have two of those offenses in one band. Maybe I'm just an old man yelling at clouds here, but it just feels like a gimmick and gimmicks don't make good music. Not on their own, anyway. But, ok. I don't like the band name. How about the music? Forgettable. Both of their voices are so generic and bland. They don't really do anything with them that's memorable. The music itself is ok. A very indie sound, that feels very of the moment it was released. A lot of this reminded me of The Chainsmokers, and that isn't necessarily a compliment coming from me. I dunno. I feel like I was supposed to love this. But I found it be pretty bland and forgettable. And that's a shame because I think they're better than that based on what I hear. But I'm left unimpressed and unmoved. Two stars. Standout Tracks: Gun
As good as I remember
synes vokalenbliver lige cutesy nok et par gange, men ellers et virkelig fedt album
Ikke lige et album jeg havde forventet at se på listen, men det er egentlig super repræsentativt for den her slags synthpop som var gigantisk i start-00erne. Mange gode numre på! Jeg har hørt det meget! Også lidt ensformigt i længden
I love the way that they make the choruses "open up" on almost each song..
Strašno, neslušljivo, nisam mogla. 1/5, 1/10
Walter Mitty (the actual one, not the Hollywood Walter) puts on a beige suit and drives his Corolla to the Olive Garden whilst listening to CHVRCHeS on AM radio.
Actually not too bad- there is definitely a time and place for this. Summer day, windows down.
I've been a big fan of The Mother We Share since it came out, but don't think I ever listened to the whole album. Nothing else was really stand-out, but it was good enough that, with the jam it starts out with, it earned 3*, but it was close to 2.
Lauren has such a beautiful voice which is only enhanced by the near absence of guitar backing. What a great piece of music for a self produced album.
This is #day257 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and… take me to church, I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies. Oh, wait, that's a different church. I have to admit, I liked CHVRCHES's 2021 album Screen Violence. It's arguably the band's best work (though I haven't deep-dived into the rest of their discography). The music in general and this debut? It's too poppy and indietronic (?) for my taste. The sound feels sterile and overly synthetic. You could say the same about most contemporary electropop, I guess. It's certainly well-crafted, but it just doesn't stick with me. The highlights are The Mother We Share, Gun, and Recover. This is a 3 out of 5. Looking forward to #day258.
Did not feel this. At all. It felt soul-less, empty and actually annoying too because it was so boring. Every song sounded the same, had the same topic, the same vibe, etc. It does not get more mono(tone) than that. An unpleasant experience and dreadfully long as well. And no, I would not even party / dance to this. I would leave the party if this came on. There is no excitement that this record could evoke. There are no rough edges to this record. This record gives (me) nothing. (However, I had already worse on this list (looking at you Morrissey and Pere Ubu).)
Wetter than I remember it
Assai bello.
Miglior album synthwave dei 2010 don’t @ me
good
Better than Coldplay
Absolutely fucking terrible album.
It's okay, poppy, and if I were a fan of pop maybe I'd like it, but it has zero magic for me.
I got through most of the album before Spotify went down. I'd listen to it again & check out their other stuff. I'm familiar with the 1st track but none of the others.
What an awesome album
It all sounds like an outro song to a disney girlie movie. It has that Swift style in it that I dislike so much
Synth pop done right. Hooky and highly accessible, but there’s a little bit of darkness, a little bit of edge. Favorite track: Lies
Undistinguished. Very catnippy but nowhere near enough to sustain repeated listens.
ok to do some chill work to but not that memorable
What a self-assured debut record this is. Fun, well-produced synth-pop with a bit of an 80s feel to it, but updated for the 2010s. Lauren Mayberry has a terrific voice that you want to spend time with. The Mother We Share is a strong start and there are a lot of songs here that reward repeated playing. We Sink, Tether, Lies, Recover and a couple others are all strong. Overall this is an enjoyable album, even if the songs do tend to blend together.
This quite okay. I do get a little tired of it after a while. I remember the song The Mother We Share from back when it was played on the radio. I don’t really agree that this is something so important that it needs to be on this list, though
Fine, production doesn't have much stereo work.
73% Best: We Sink; Gun; Night Sky Must-Hear? Not really
This is probably good if you're a 12-year-old girl. I'm not that.
Within 15 seconds I knew just how dreadful the next 48 minutes would be
I had almost completely forgotten about CHVRCHES until this album came up. This is such a relic of mid-2010’s alternative radio. I’ve heard many of these songs before. It’s solid electro pop, but likely not something I would return to often. Favorites were The Mother We Share, Gun, and Science/Visions.
Fine for what it is...never a huge fan of this sound. 3/5
Not bad, not really my taste
Holy mid
It's incredible how much passive knowledge this project has given me. I took just one look at the album cover for this and said "It'll be a British electropop album." Upon looking at short biography for the album on the Global reviews page, yeah, it was a British synthpop album.
This album is my view of perfect synth pop and I really like the female singer's voice. The album gets better and better as it goes. Love it. Rating: 5
It is not awful. It isn't something I'd choose to listen to either. All rather vacuous. It's probably OK if you like this sort of thing. 2/5.
I had no idea what to expect before listening to this album. This almost makes me think of what a modern ABBA album might sound like. It's interesting and poppy, sort of a throwback sound with modern flourishes. I don't mind it, but it's not really the sort of music I generally listen to so I don't see coming back to this one very often.
6.5/10
Wispy and soft and totally edgeless - and a little electro.
This one was tough to rate. While I recognize its importance as a precursor to the synth-pop and EDM wave I’ve become familiar with, it now sounds so close to the current landscape that it doesn’t stand out. Tracks like Under the Tide sound like something straight from an Illenium set. Well-produced and polished, but lacking that wow factor or freshness in 2025.
Great example of millennial 2010s indie-synth pop. It has a lot of the hallmarks of the genre conventions (“oh ah ah oh ah ah” vocal loops/samples, rhythmic templates, synced bass lines), which get stretched a little thin and repeated across several songs. It’s essentially the sonic equivalent of “millennial grey”
I tried to listen but just can't handle pop music sorry kids
Overall, this is a pretty decent modern synthpop album. It features some really catchy, heavy analog basslines and is very smooth, polished, and highly produced. This definitely appeals to a modern mainstream EDM audience. If anything, my biggest gripe is that it’s so polished and highly produced. I prefer my synthpop to be more raw, with more texture, not such a smooth feel. But considering it came out in 2013, thank god it’s not a dubstep album.
The thought that kept entering my head wa "this is music that Taylor Swift fans listen to in their leater teens". That's not meant as a negative. It's just not for me.
Decent electronic pop. 3/5
Prefer their first record but this is a great synth pop album in its own right. Used to listen to this a lot when it came out but my wife overplayed it so it got old and I’ve avoided it for years. Nice reminder though of it. Mad that one of the lads used to be in Twilight Sad, total shift in sound
This was brilliant, 80s synth-pop melodies with more modern beats and samples. They were just generally interesting and inventive songs though, would have been good on guitars. Knew the name but hadn't heard anything before (except that marshmallow song as it turns out), will be going through their catalogue now.
I don't like how wispy the vocals are, quite ephemeral (as in, doesn't stick in my mind, and forgettable). Just a bit too dull for me, forgettable synth-pop. Could be from last year, could be from 20 years ago.
Have heard of these guys but not sure I've ever given them a listen.... Really enjoyed it. Really crisp and crunchy sounding if that makes any sense. Maybe a bit arcade firey. I reckon I'll come back to this. I'm going to say 3.5 as it's not quite my thing, but I'm feeling generous
Commercial radio pop hits from 2013. Cool production and ok vocal. All tracks sounds very similar.
Certainly my least favourite of the three CHVRCHES albums (what do you mean there was a 2018 album??) but still quality. Mother We Share is far and away the best part of this album. Never understood the tracks with the man singing- play to your strengths! Lauren is such a great vocalist, just stick with her.
I need to stop reading the description first so that I can hate an album first, then learn about it. If this is described as “a synth-pop and indie pop album that incorporates 1980s influences,” there’s no way I’m going to dig it. Drat. I was right. That was a very accurate description.
really cool, love the synths. I think its 7/10 but I'm going to give it 4 stars so I remember to come back to it
Very familiar but I’m having trouble pinning the genre. Not unlike the single bulletproof by La Roux maybe?
Doesn’t have very much depth. I was expecting to enjoy this more than I did
This music sounds like being 20. Easy to listen to. Better on headphones. Mostly music to drift to. Not sure how to review it but I had a nice time.
Okay, this opening track is cool. The album is very listenable. Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel vibes. Yeah, from start to finish I'd play this again. Probably on a road trip. Good representation of a time in popular music.
DEFEND SYNTH POP
Drum machines that remind me of the 80’s but not enough energy in most of these tunes to drum up any excitement. Synth music lacking in any soul. The female vocalist songs in particular bother my ears. I suppose if I was at a rave and this was blasting really loud and I was under the influence, maybe this would feel fun? But I’m way too old to ever find out, and good music shouldn’t require large crowds and substances to be enjoyable. A rare album where the more times I listened to it the less I enjoyed it.
Nice for a change with something that both is modern and sounds like it. I'm quite an electronic music lover, so this naturally sat very well with me. The opening track, 'The Mother We Share', is a very good song and is probably the best song of the album. The singer is really good and definitely lift the tracks from something fairly decent to something great. Overall I really liked this! Will look more into this band and see what else they got.
This takes me back to being a student in the 2010s. I think this is the most indie pop electornic sound of the 2010s. “The Mother We share” is the main hit of this album and the one I recognize. I wondered why I haven’t heard anymore of Chvrches but after listening to the album I kind of get why. I found most of the album quite boring. I missed som sort of edge or agency in this album. Still a good album if you wonder what the cool indie-pop-kids listened to in this era. Weak 3.
Sounds like AI generated video game music. I hate it.
If this were the template for pop music, I would listen to it. Dreamy synthpop with an angel singing.
Peak alternative music era, life was so full of hope. I was worried about opening on a banger/their biggest song but it just kept slapping. Should have listened to this full album before. Just good vibes. 5* Highlights: the mother we share, tether, recover
Favorite Track: The Mother We Share
I was going to make fun of the fact that CHVRCHES were only known for their (great) synth pop cover of Do I Wanna Know? by Arctic Monkeys, and how this album was just a relic of 2013 that has been long forgotten. Both of which are true. However, I decided against it after a couple of listens, and man, what a delightfully refreshing listen. I must say I wasn't expecting to see CHVRCHES on this list though. I'm not a huge fan of synth pop or whatever genre you call this, and every song does scream in similarity, but I genuinely enjoyed this one a lot. I do see why this would get boring, especially since she seems to only sing in one tone. I think they make up for this in pacing, though. Is this album deserving of a place on a top 1001 albums ever list? Maybe, but it depends what you have in there as a 'representative' of synth pop. I dare say this might be as good as it gets.
Given the pretty standard white girl vocals that permeate a majority of the run time, I did not expect that this was a Scottish group. While the final track which was fairly sparse for vocals in general may have been a favourite, I preferred the female vocalist who thankfully covers a majority of this album. Maybe it's a little juvenille but I felt like the swearing felt a little bit at odds with the tone that the album was going for? Either way I enjoyed a good chunk of this though did feel like some tracks were a bit too samey around the middle
Utterly unremarkable waste of an album slot.
The voice of this woman is angelic and extremely nefarious, it almost convinces you for a second that women aren't evil. But then you hear gun, and the smug entitled sarcasm in her voice gives you a vietnam flashback to that girl you spoke to at a house party one time. Good album but held back by half the songs sounding like everything Carly Tae Jepson put out for a while, which isnt necessarily a bad thing but its pretty tired, we sink is particularly bad for it. 7/10
I am once again voicing my anger that this was chosen over Lonerism by Tame Impala, or even Random Access Memories by Daft Punk got looked over for this. A perfectly cromulent album, with only the last track really impressing me. However I am now going to express my gratitude to the authors of this book for choosing this for the revision instead of the following albums from 2013: - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Push The Sky Away - Beck - Song Reader - Avicii - True - J. Cole - Born Sinner - Pearl Jam - Lightning Bolt - Keith Urban - Fuse - Miley Cyrus - Bangerz - Drake - Nothing Was The Same - Jake Bugg - Jake Bugg - Arcade Fire - Reflektor Highlights: Tether, Lies, Science/Visions, You Caught The Light
4.1 2x catch up 3/19/25 enjoyed this style
Generic pop through the ages is still generic pop. Churches adds nothing beyond current indie pop that doesn't move the needle for the genre in any specific direction. 2/5
Had never listened to this band before, but had seen their name. Not really my jam, and if it were on the radio, I'd likely change stations.
Forgot about that album, it's brilliant.
Groupe inconnu. Et qui aurait dû le rester. Pop standard avec vraiment aucune originalité ni intérêt musical. Très répétitif, trop long, je n'ai pas pu aller au bout. Jamais plvs. =>1/5
Good electrowhatever
Loved this when it came out, have fallen off with CHVRCHES a bit since. I'd consider this one of the better pop records of the decade. The Mother We Share is the obvious standout, but it keeps the momentum up.
2.5 -decent synth pop
I really quite like this album, its a really strong debut, and more complex than the newer albums (doenst mean much tbh). It was my first introduction to synth-pop, and it was just really-really pleasant throughout, with some interesting twists here and there and a "feel nice" shine on it.
Great Really easy listen Nice voice Good
An easy 5 stars for me. I've always benn captivated by CHVRCHES and love Lauren's voice and the power-pop-synth backing her up. This is an album I've already spent a lot of time with, must be time to branch out. Faves: The Mother We Share, We Sink, Gun, Recover
Waaaaay more poppy than I'd usually like, but I guess my media bubble had become nearly impenetrable by 2013 so I haven't been over exposed to any of these songs. I like that they've kept their accents! Fave tracks - ok, "Gun" is catchy AF even if it is pop - I probably wouldn't appreciate hearing it too many times in a given week, mind. "Science/Visions" was good too. "You Caught the Light" is probably my overall fave, as it slows right down into dream pop territory...
Overlong, formulaic indie synth pop, typically overproduced to squeeze any hint of organic feeling. The music has the typical modern approach 'anthemic' feel (I blame Coldplay) while the lyrics lack wit, charm or storytelling. Yup, this definitely meets 1001 albums strict criteria on how to get selected.
Just bland pop really.
Somewhat soulless and bland but inoffensive I suppose, though that's hardly a recommendation. Not really sure why this made the list, was this really the best that the mid 2010s could offer?
Fairly inoffensive pop. But I really had to force myself to keep going with it when I'm tired. Not good music to be forced to listen to.
CHVRN RATΞ
a lot of things could make your average music dork overlook CHVRCHES. it could be the dated LCK F VWLS ND LL CPS band name. it could be the dated 80's synthpop revival sound that cluttered the 2010's, conjuring up Outrun skies and gaudy, blocky DeLorians speeding down a lightcycle grid on the wall of a Target. it could be simply because Lauren Mayberry isn't singing on every song. however, despite all three of these things being true, two things save this album from being a potentially frustrating listen. one. the record has the songs to back up the sound. if you have a song that would sound good in any genre, there's no reason why it wouldn't sound good in one that's dated. even if i think "Night Sky" is the only weak link, your average listener would probably still love it if they heard it on the radio. two: there is zero cynical retro ideation. we're not going back to the mall or shouting out other bands or trying to conjure up New Order or The Cure; this record sounds 80's almost on accident. it's like CHVRCHES and Vangelis just both independently agreed that this setting on the DX7 sounded good. of course, this probably isn't TRUE (i think everyone and their mom knows what Vangelis sounds like) but it feels like their sound, not another person's sound that they thought would add that vintage feel to it. i saw Drab Majesty opening up for Slowdive last year and they were horrible. just another band too loud and too obsessed with sounding like another band that they forgot to write songs that did something other than signify. CHVRCHES does not signify; it feels like the signal.
"The Bones of What You Believe" is the debut album by Scottish synth-pop band Chvrches. A simple description of their music is " synth-pop and indie pop that incorporates 1980's influences." The album received critical acclaim for lead singer Lauren Mayberry's songwriting and vocal performance and lain Cook and Martin Doherty's use of synths and vocal loops. Commercially, it reached #9 in the UK and #12 in the US. Echoing vocals and handclaps open their first single "The Mother We Share." Bouncy synths and Mayberry's great vocals and chorus. A hard song to interpret: Underlying love of siblings? Music? Mother Earth? ""We Sink" has more of a dance vibe. Layered synths and a good beat. I'm going out on a limb that it's about a relationship that failing. "Gun" might be their most straightforward pop song with the high-pitched synths. A woman scorned...you better run. "Lies" comes out a charging with the hard synths and beats. A dark and rockin' edge to this song. Mayberry is dark too as she tells her guy what he wants to hear and has control. My favorite Chvrches' song. "Under the Tide" has always been a favorite deep cut for me. Great live. Doherty on vocals. A scratchy synth sounds that builds. Mayberry on backing vocals. "Recover" has a great underlying melody. Swirling synths as Mayberry sings about a guy that cheated on her. This album has seven to eight great high-end pop songs. It's synth-pop but with a slightly harder edge to what you heard in the 80's. Great song structure: Hook-laden melodies, songs that build and and danceable beats. Mayberry has confident and emotional vocals and lyrics. Her Scottish accent does add to her style. I like this album a lot and give it a high recommendation. Their most recent album "Screen Violence" is another one worth checking out.
Yeah it's alright, a bit of an M83 clone.
Eh, GTA V credits music I saw these guys live at a festival and don't remember shit except for Liam putting James Marsden on his shoulder and him trying to kiss him. I'll let you decide who tried to kiss who 😉
SHIT WHAT. A WASTE OF A RIDE TO WORK I NEED TO GO TO CHURCH TO FUCKING WASH MYSELF OF A SIN THAT IS THIS ALBUM
Great vocals and lots of intriguing hooks ("Recover," e.g.) and the closer is strong (much more up one's alley) but man are there too many synths could this lot do with some straightforward with rock guitars.
Another album I wanted to like but did not. Chvrches' electronic sound was poppy and sugar-y. I like lots of synth-pop and predecessors of Chvrches. I even like a bunch of their influences! The vibes throughout the album are great; I love a good album title, too. But I think the poor vocals impacted me too much to enjoy this album. Alas, poor Chvrches.
I was pleasantly surprised to see CHVRCHES on here. They were a key part of synth/dance pop revitalization in the early 2010s and the opening track on this album, "The Mother We Share" is still a prime example of that revitalization. It's a song that has stood the test of time by continuing to remain a popular listen well beyond the initial trend of this genre. It has lots of synth, lots of echo-y, ethereal vocals, and commanding dance moments. Say what you want about this genre, but I think a vocalist with presence is almost required, and Lauren Mayberry accomplishes exactly that. This album is at its best when she is singing and leading the way. I really love this genre and am glad to see it represented. Probably a 3.5 for me, but I'll round up.
So achingly 2013 - all that’s missing was some Bastille playing alongside it. Not for me, even with the Scottish accents slipping through, and it’s not by fault of the musicians. They’re competent and the music is well-made, but I just couldn’t personally latch onto any of it.
Way back in the day, in 2013, Apple Music, or I guess it was called iTunes then, would release an up and coming sample song from various artists, and the lead single for this album, The Mother We Share, was the featured song of the week. I thought it was pretty solid, so I grabbed the entire album, and was fairly impressed. The pop vocals and voice of Lauren Mayberry really work well on the tracks, especially when they synthesize her voice. The beats are solid and the electronic mixing is good. Stand out songs: The Mother We Share, We Sink, Lies, Recover Good pop-techno overall. Nothing to get too caught up on. 3/5 (like 3.45/5, but we can't do that fine of ratings, it's almost a 3.5)
Ouain, cool, correct
CHVRCHES is a band I should like a lot in theory, blending indie pop with electronic music. But I found myselg being not super into this album. I enjoyed a few songs but there were also a lot I felt were super repetitive. The group certainly does have a signature sound though. Overall- decent, probably a 2.5-3/5
Favourite song - Lies
This was awesome. I had never heard of Chvches before, but I couldn't stop listening to this album after hearing the first track. So amazingly perfectly composed, performed, and recorded. So, so fucking good. Like candy for my ears, I listened to it twice and will probably be listening to it even more. Five stars, easily.
Past me would have loved this album had I heard it back in 2013, it's very millenial hipster coded. Could use a shorter runtime or more variety to keep things a bit more interesting though; I don't see myself listening to this again besides the nostalgia-factor.
I'm a huge fan of electronic music, but this is really just crap. What list should this be on? List of pathetic failures? The spelling of the "band name" says it all. Why can't I give negative stars?
The Mother We Share is a certified classic and is for sure in my top 100 songs of all time. It got played on the alternative radio station in the deli hundreds of times. I can still smell the pickles and the bleach and the capicola when I hear it. I had never heard the rest of this album before. I don’t think it’s all that great, although it feels like a landmark in time of the end times of the hipster indie era. The type of shit that was filling up firefly in Dover, DE in the mid 2010s. Good times
Jag blir inte särskilt berörd av detta, det är inte direkt dåligt men för mig ganska tråkigt. 2 av 5
Förvånad över att detta album är med på en sån här lista, men jag tycker att det är svinbra!
Some good synth pop with an 80s sound to it at times. Forgot how this came out over 10 years ago too.
Fine
This is what soulless music sounds like. It sounds like an AI wrote and played these songs and I don't understand how it's on the list. It's listenable which is why it isn't a 1 but it should not be on this list.
Låter väldigt 2010 men på ett bra sätt. Blir lite nostalgisk. Många bra bängers.
Pretty good. Would give 3.5 stars but gonna round down
I kind of liked this. The lyrics were interesting and the music was upbeat and fun.
Awesome album, nice 80s vibe at times
One of my faves
3.5
Mid
I was hoping this would be better since I like this era of electronic music, but it was just alright.
Solid but boring album to me. It has it Moments but it stays always on the surface.
Immediately sounds like annoying young people. Shakes fist!
This could have been pulled out of a time capsule from 1989. I enjoyed it, but I would love to hear them play songs from this on their upcoming MTV Unplugged set. I think this band would benefit from less polish and more heart.
Так себе, ничего особенного за что бы зацепилось ухо
Fine but nothing special
Edgy 16 year old girl vibes which was surprisingly easy and enjoyable to listen to
By all rights I should not have enjoyed this album given my aversion to 80's pop/new wave...but I'll be damned if I didn't like some of this. I didn't like it enough to seek out more by this band, but this was perfectly fine and much better than expected given the genre. 3.4
More time is needed to crack this nut.
Yup 3.5
I'd call myself a pretty big fan of this group, but I'm a bit underwhelmed by their debut. I'm a much bigger fan of Love Is Dead or Screen Violence. They haven't quite found their stride yet. Still, enjoyable.
Ah, CHVRCHES! I always liked Mayberry's voice and their special kind of Electronica/Synthipop.
fun, pop, could listen again
This wasn’t really my kind of thing back in 2013, but this sound is *so* 2013 that it’s got me nostalgic in a good way. This plus other kind of random-seeming selections like Hot Chip I think help me make sense of some of the more baffling patterns on the overall list (why so much drab new wave) (why so much crappy drum & bass techno). The common element really seems to be that these were all big deals in the British club music scene of each era. Like that’s treated on the list as it’s own entire ecosystem in the same scale as rock & hip hop. Which is insane, but at least it’s a throughline.
Pretty vibey
This was fine. Pleasant and poppy but sort of interesting.
This went hard back when it released, I'm pretty sure i wore myself out on the singles before it even came out though, especially Gun and Recover. Still incredibly fun synthpop though, not a weak track to be found.
This could have been pulled out of a time capsule from 1989. I enjoyed it, but I would love to hear them play songs from this on their upcoming MTV Unplugged set. I think this band would benefit from less polish and more heart.
Picture a world in which the 80s never ended, but some brave souls learned to survive, made the best of it, and even produced some pretty good music. That is Churches, The Bones of What You Believe. Pretty + Good. Still, I’m glad the 80s didn’t last forever.
I did not find this to be very good. It probably doesn't help that I don't like this type of music, but even then, the songs on here just don't sound great.
OVERALL: I like this a lot. This album cover is also really good. I am very biased towards this genre because my music taste has been corrupted by Geometry Dash, so I tried to be more critical when rating (still ended up giving high scores). I don't really dislike any song here, and can rate most of the songs here between 7-10/10. The only thing I disliked was the intro to Lungs, but that's about it. I guess it can be boring sometimes and the girl's voice can be annoying? Anyways, I really like synths, which is something that this album does very well. I also like the girl's vocals on the songs. It can be a little basic, but it gets the job done and sounds really good. This is something that I really like but is probably not that good objectively. But it's here, so maybe I'm wrong. There is an extended version for the 10-year anniversary, but I'm not reviewing that right now. Also, the scores added up are exactly 100. Not intentional, just something cool ig. SONG AVG: 8.3/10 PERSONAL RATING: 9/10 The Mother We Share: Very surprised that something like this was included, especially after getting basically only rock and soul. I guess it's a little basic, and also kinda sounds like a Kidz Bop or 2012 copyright free background music, but I like the synths, and I think it sounds pretty good. 8.75/10 We Sink: The synths are very good and pretty catchy. I like the vocals here, but she sounds awkward when she says fuck, and there is a weird noise that sounds like someone saying "uh" pitched extremely down (same criticisms for the last song, didn't want to make the review too long). I like this a lot, but there are some weird crackling noises that bring this down. 8/10 Gun: Great but simple synths, and the vocals sound fantastic, but it does a fade out outro and the lyrics aren't the greatest. Still sounds amazing. 9/10 Tether: Everything sounds great, but it's overall very simple. The synths during the drop are absolutely incredible. Obviously it sucks lyrically, but that doesn't matter in this genre. Pretty good vocal performance. 9.25/10 Lies: It doesn't do anything special, but it still sounds great. The synths aren't doing anything that interesting, but it still sounds good. The vocal performance isn't that impressive this time. The drop sounds great. 7.75/10 Under the Tide: Pretty nice synths, and a very classic buildup style for this genre. Sounds pretty generic, but there are some pretty nice synths sometimes. Fairly weak vocal performance, still not bad. 7/10 Recover: As much as I like synths, this is pretty basic. Same with the vocal performance, just a little bit above average. It still sounds good, but it also just sounds very boring/generic. 5.75/10 Night Sky: Really good. Still suffers from being simple, but this just sounds really great. It does some weird stuff at the end, but I think I like it. Very catchy, just great overall. 9.8/10 Science/Visions: I have nothing bad to say about this other than that it is maybe a bit basic. Very good overall, a bit chaotic, and sounds incredible. 10/10 Lungs: Why does that intro have to come right after Science/Visions. There is a weird noise that serves as the main percussion, but it isn't that bad. It sounds pretty good when it wants to, which is when the girl is singing. Pretty fun. 6.75/10 By The Throat: The chorus sounds like that one Imogen Heap song that I forgot the name of, and I really like that Imogen Heap song. This is overall really good, there isn't really anything I don't like about it other than the fact that it's slightly basic and the lyrics are just okay. 8.75/10 You Caught the Light: Very slow. When it gets interesting, it sounds really good, but it does the thing where it sounds like the guitar peaked the microphone. I still like it, as it sounds very good and I think the guy's singing is his best on this album. 9.2/10
I get excited every time I see an album on here from "my era." I've always liked "The Mother We Share" but never heard any of the other tracks before this. It's really difficult to make a whole album of synthesized sounds where the only organic part of it is the human voice and have it be as enjoyable and engaging as this album. The instrumentation here doesn't pretend to be anything other than synthesizers (no synthbass, no programmed drums with acoustic sound profiles, no guitar solos). It's almost stubborn in its accomplishment of being a "synthesizer album." There are a lot of great songs on here. A really impressive debut album that I enjoyed a lot.
solid but i wish the guy would shut up honestly lmao if i could get a version of by the throat without his annoying repetitive "you know you can go to far" shit that would be ideal
I don’t enjoy the lead singers voice
Sounds like happy memories and the dreams of adolescence
Mid 2010s synth pop. It reminds me of Passion Pitt and The Naked and Famous.
oof. whiny and shill. 2
Nothing special. Lead singer has a nice voice.
"Synth pop" is not anything I'd ever imagined myself enjoying, and yet... somehow I really really liked this album and they're immediately going into my "stuff to explore more" playlist. This was a wild surprise for me.
some uplifting tracks, not really meant for me
Pareceu-me apenas uma tentativa de derivação preguiçosa do Cocteau Twins.
Not funky enough for dance music and outside of a couple of decent tracks, not interesting enough for chilled headphone relaxing music. And kinda pretentious to boot. I gave it three attempts and couldn’t get into it at all.
Again...this was perfectly fine. But not anything that blew me away.
Bubblegum pop. Innocuous enough.
8/10 Favorite Tracks: The Mother We Share, Night Sky, Science/Visions Least Favorite Tracks: Under the Tide
It starts off sounding like closing credit songs from a mediocre Disney movie and gets worse as the songwriting gives way to audio "written" and arranged by computer programmers and performed by computers churning out digital tones. It's the audio equivalent of watching a CGI screen saver. It promises wonder but delivers only vague spiritual confusion, alienation, and dread. I was pretty proud of myself for getting through six songs when I saw ITS A DOUBLE ALBUM!! It's 6:20 a.m. and I'm going back to Iron Maiden. Even first thing in the morning I prefer the animalism of satanic metal over this lifeless chamber of virtual sounds.
Some good. Voice gets annoying
I hated this stuff in 2013 and still hate it now. Sounds like folding shirts at a Forever 21 ten years ago. This dogshit is what made me lose interest in modern indie and start getting more into older stuff and punk.
Really enjoyed it. Different from what I would normally listen to
It gives me a very generic M83 vibe, and eventually becomes boring with overused synths, and bland vocals. One thing is for certain: It's not what I'd call church music. Favorite Song: "Under The Tide"
Fun synth-inspired pop! Love the production on it, a cool record
Thinking Coldplay and Zell Goulding and 80s synth, like the vibe but all the songs started to sound the same
I liked it so much... It was an injection of energy
I liked this album. It’s very pop rock, but I liked it cause it has the tinge of indie rock. The singer has a great voice and the music is great. I feel like it was alittle bloated. Like a lot of the songs were a lot of the same, which I makes the album feel longer. I did like that they had two singers, which adds some nice variety, however the female singer was still the stand out star of the album. I would definitely say that I enjoy it, but I wasn’t blown away to the point of looking into their other work. However on the plus side, if I saw this album on sale I’d have a hard time not buying it. Overall a strong 3.
I was not expecting to like it, but I did. It's forgettable but enjoyable for a listening session. I can see some characteristics that I really enjoy in other artists like The Weeknd, which may have helped me to enjoy it.
Yllättävän hyvä! Ajattelin etten tykkäis mutta tästähän kuoriutui aika jalan alle menevä poppilevy! Kyllä tälle antaa 3 bongoo mutta melkein tekis mieli antaa 4. Ehkei sentään. Tykkäsin kyl! 3/5
Menevä moderni synapoppislevy. Kolmosen ja nelosen välissä, mut ehkä kolmoseen jää.
an album after 2005? :O I thought that is when the book ended, now I’m curious what was added… GREAT synths and melodies 80s synthpop I think despite coming out in 2013 7/10
++: Lies, Science/Visions +: We Sink, Gun, Tether, Night Sky +-: The Mother We Are Sharing, Under the Tide, Lungs, By the Throat, You Caught the Light -: Recover 5,5/10
Really fun 80s-inspired synth pop with a few more futuristic elements as well. It’s a really confident debut with great vocals (at least from Mayberry - the male vocalist sounds a bit too much like Chris Martin for me, sorry) and with standout tracks The Mother We Share and Science/Visions. For whatever reason they’ve just never fully clicked with me - I like all the individual elements but just don’t get that much out of the album as a whole
Catchy synth pop! My favourite was Under The Tide. Not a fan of vocal chopping, so the bridge of Night Sky didn't work for me.
The first couple of songs would be great for a teen Disney movie. Couldn't make it through all of them.
Album is way too long, vocals are childish baby talk, otherwise it’s ok. Indie techno, not super annoying but also not motivating. Middle of the road is the place I’ve landed with Chvrches.
Very enjoyable.
Paul likes this album
why did this hit me in the just the right spot? I listen to synth-pop very sparingly but for some reason this album hooked me good. Gun starts off pretty good and its pretty consistent from then on. Giving me strong vaporwave vibes, like the soundtrack to an 80's movie that doesnt exist. The only problem is that once you've had enough, you really dont want anymore. By the end of this album I can go awhile without hearing it again. Surprisingly enjoyable entry for me.
Enjoyable enough pop music. Only knew the first song but thought the rest of the album was just fine
Very good album. Heard of the band but never paid much attention to them. I like synth pop in general and this has an 80s feel to it. The female vocalist has a sweet voice and the lyrics are good. I found enough variety between songs that the album did not feel as long as it was. Most of the songs were very catchy. Not sure that belongs on the 1001 list but I liked it enough to listen to it again but probably would not buy it on vinyl.
4/5. I'm a sucker for some electronic synth-pop but these are full and well-produced. Although some songs are a little forgetful, they do provide an uplifting feeling and there are bangers here for sure. Plus it's enjoyable front to back, that the similar sounds compliment. Production is a highlight and switching between singers keeps it fresh. Best Song: The Mother We Share, We Sink, Under The Tide
voihn nenä. ei kyllä ole ikääntynyt tämä kokoelma ollenkaan ja vain 10 vuotta vanha.. varsinkin kun samaan aikaan tehtiin aivan riemukasta elegtronisda danssi musiiggia jossa vogaaleja jota voi tänäänkin kuunnella. tämä vähän milleniaali soopaa.. you broke my heart, but i dont give a FUCK.. (oltiin ainoo sukupolvi joka ymmärsi) (ehk ainoot jotka v*ttu tajusi miten tää elämä menee) (meit ei hitto kiinnostanu, oltiin ehk ainoit jotka oli tälläsii) you took my soul, and i dont give a fucking FUCK! bum tsa bum bam bum tsabum.. oli hyviäkin biisejä tether
Man, we were really into anthemic synthpop in the early 2010s. It feels like the music is constantly reaching for a sense of deep emotion while remaining incredibly cold at the same time.
Fantastic album. Very cyberpunk vibes 4.5/5
Well-produced synth pop with great melodies? Automatic 4.
Der Sound ist ganz cool aber auf Album Länge eintönig
I’m so glad I was an impressionable age when this album came out. I think these days I would’ve more easily written it off as 80’s revivalist pop pastiche. But no, this was peak tumblr, Porter-Robinson-adjacent, on the drive to my first job, good from front to back. Wistful lead vocals packed with a nice balance of angst and catharsis, often dancey, AMAZING hooks. If you are new to liking this, I suggest The Naked And Famous as a similar listen. “Tether” is my highlight and it has a great house remix from Junior Sanchez that should be listened to as well
7/10
I loved this album when it came out. I still like it, but it does feel very of the time/dated over a decade later.
Didn't expect to say this, but that was a damn good album.
I heard this album at a pivotal time in my life, so it’ll always be special to me. Nostalgia aside, it is such an amazing album.
A killer album no “Bones” about it
eu amoooo esse album e essa banda
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