I enjoyed this. It was fun and original. Not particularly thrilled by any of it, but it was fresh. Good stuff. 4/5

This is good, but not as urgent as his debut album. I'm not sure what the story is behind him releasing a second album, but it seems like it was sorta just to release another album. I don't necessarily see a problem with that, except that it shows in the finished project. I suppose, though, only when compared to his first album do I notice any detracting qualities. Everything else makes for a great album. It is just a tad more boring, though, and Bon doesn't have a voice that is all too exciting to begin with. I did enjoy it, however. Lovely to listen to this morning on my drive to work. 4/5

Sounds like what I imagine Tool sounds like mixed with hair metal. An interesting combo that I don’t think I’m into. They seem a little late to the game. Instrumentation shouldn’t be stealing the show. Lyrics are fine, but the way this guy sings them makes me tune out. Also, there are five songs on here that are over seven minutes long. Fuck that shit. They didn’t need to be that long. It’s a fine album, but not for me. 3/5

This be the fuckin ‘go to’ album for folks who want to sound real damn cool when asked about what kind of music they like. I really like this album, I do enjoy it, but it ain’t the best thing music ever shat out. I mostly struggle with the lack of a central theme. The songwriting is consistent throughout and even the lyrics have the same endearingly nonsensical tone the whole way through, but I can’t really tell what’s driving this record. The mix of common and strange instruments is done beautifully. Vocals stand out as unique, though not annoying, at least, not after listening once through. Very good stuff. 4/5

I come downstairs into the guest bedroom to make the bed. It’s a nice day and the windows are open. I’ve listened to the first song on this album already and paused halfway through the second. As I enter I say to my phone “Hey Siri, play” and that’s when I hear a noise outside the window. It’s my neighbor, Frank (or is it Fred?). He thinks I was saying something to him. I immediately flop on the bed, hopefully out of sight. I think I’m all clear, but that’s when I remember my previous instruction to Siri. She obeys my request and resumes playing “This Is Your Life”. Full blast, as that was where I had left the volume. Surely Fred heard the song start before I hastily grabbed up my phone to stop it from going further. I realized Frenk probably thinks that I’ve paused it because I’m embarrassed to be heard listening, so I resume playing but at a volume low enough where I don’t think Frad could discern what it is. I slip onto the floor into something akin to the fetal position and listen to the next two songs on the ground before I get up (during “Dare You to Move” ironically). Fredank is gone, along with my dignity. I make the bed. I listen to the rest of the album. What is a switchfoot, anyways? 3/5

I believe, and always have, that Cake is one of those artists that stand apart from others with a sound that is impossible to imitate. This (arguably) being their best album, I don’t mind the inclusion. They’re good in small doses. This is the first time I’ve listened to one of their albums start to finish. The non-hits are so much more interesting than I would have thought. Of course they are. Why wouldn’t they be interesting. The horns are used masterfully. Just a downright delightful album. 4/5