There’s a lot to admire here: the clarity of production, the atmospheric layering, and Sampha’s undeniably strong voice. On paper, it’s easy to see why this album received rave reviews and why it deserves a spot on a list like this. But for me, it just doesn’t connect. The rhythms and arrangements are intricate, but I find myself drifting off. It builds an atmosphere, but not one I want to stay in for long. A technically accomplished and emotionally sincere album—I just didn’t enjoy it much.