Every song is incredible as an individual song, but they all have the same cadence with little to no variation. As a whole, it just didn’t work for me.

Great showcase of their varying talents and songwriting abilities.

Very atmospheric. Interesting mix of indie and hip hop elements along with some industrial and synth. That said, none of it was particularly interesting or distinct, just vibes. Not great to exercise to, but would be a decent album for sitting pool side on a summer day.

Definitely speaks to a specific time and place in history. The mixture of funky organ with 90s synth is certainly dated by 2025 standards, but gives a sense of nostalgia. Feels like music that would have been in Cruel Intentions or some other sexy thriller. Funky, but nothing super noteworthy.

Showcases Elton John’s versatility and talent. Each song feels like a testament to loss and the different ways we experience saying goodbye. Whether it’s a relationship ending, a close friend dying, or even just saying goodbye to a personal hero, each stage of grief is represented.

Tons of differing influence in this album. Kind of all over the place, but they definitely pull you in with their unique style. That said, the wide differences in their individual songs gives a sense of an identity crisis in the music. Like, they weren’t sure who they are, so they tried on a lot of hats. This leads to some shock going from one track to the next. Each song is interesting, but as an album there isn’t much flow which impacts the enjoyment. Plus, I felt like the vocals were regularly drowned out by everything else.