Case
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Through one listen, I really enjoy it. There's only one clunker (In Your Lap), and some delightful surprises along the way. I expected the album to be much heavier, with big guitars, distortions, etc. but the amount of keys and strings made the slow pace bearable. Admittedly, I think the album could've used a pick-me-up in the middle, a la Bullfighter, but I'm quite satisfied with the way this turned out.
The final minute or so of Home is something else. I'd been listening to the live BBC version on repeat since it came out. That song is absolutely beautiful. Clearly the standout from the record. I would actually rate When You Open Your Legs as the second best song. Upbeat intro, love the instrumentation, great chorus. That song has grown on me quite a bit since I first heard it. My Love, Spent the Day in Bed, and Girl from Tel-Aviv round out my top 5.
I Bury the Living is something...I was left totally befuddled by it. There are moments I love, moments I loathe, and moments I'm left completely confused about. I was expecting Police to sound much darker. I think it's actually quite jangly considering the subject matter. Vocals on Israel sound great. I was expecting a heavier outro for it, but what can you do? Great track regardless.
In Your Lap about put me to sleep. Really hope that doesn't find its way into the live rotation. That's the only song leaving a negative taste in my system.
Overall, probably an 8/10. It will finish on the second half of my Top 10 records this year.
The final minute or so of Home is something else. I'd been listening to the live BBC version on repeat since it came out. That song is absolutely beautiful. Clearly the standout from the record. I would actually rate When You Open Your Legs as the second best song. Upbeat intro, love the instrumentation, great chorus. That song has grown on me quite a bit since I first heard it. My Love, Spent the Day in Bed, and Girl from Tel-Aviv round out my top 5.
I Bury the Living is something...I was left totally befuddled by it. There are moments I love, moments I loathe, and moments I'm left completely confused about. I was expecting Police to sound much darker. I think it's actually quite jangly considering the subject matter. Vocals on Israel sound great. I was expecting a heavier outro for it, but what can you do? Great track regardless.
In Your Lap about put me to sleep. Really hope that doesn't find its way into the live rotation. That's the only song leaving a negative taste in my system.
Overall, probably an 8/10. It will finish on the second half of my Top 10 records this year.