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so, uh, yeah. this thing.

this isn't a style of music I typically enjoy, but this is quite the record. I agree with Chichiri that it's a profoundly difficult record to get through, but therein lies its power - it's rare to hear a record paint quite such a harrowing portrait of shame, insecurity and self-loathing as this one (the takes above calling this emotionally opaque are baffling and fascinating to me, i couldn't disagree more). the fact that we now know precisely why lacey was feeling so guilty only adds an extra layer of "challenge" to the listening experience. fortunately (or otherwise, you decide), it's worth the effort because the music is so damn good - the band really steals the best of the LCW-era modest mouse sound, and the added post-hardcore snarl of the guitars really sells the whole thing too. this is immaculately packaged despair, and there's a place in the world for that - just don't expect me to listen to it often

sowing season
you won't know
handcuffs
archers
degausser
limousine
jesus
millstone
luca
not the sun
untitled
welcome to bangkok

(provisional ranking - re-listening now, subject to change)