Believe it or not, I don't enjoy writing train-wreck reviews at all! However, I'm not gonna lie, I don't really like this album.
Most of the verses, chorus, bridges, etc are decent musically, but they feel awkwardly shoehorned together into songs (for example Did I, Ms Universe, Enough, Already Home). Even worse is that many of the songs somehow lack conviction, as if the band is playing whatever is expected to be commercially successful. The electro-pop of Complicated is awfully generic and the "heavy sound" of Lucky is terribly contrived (similar to if Michael Buble wore a spikey leather jacket to instantly become "punk").
On the bright side, New Technology is a great pop/rock song (aside from the awfully twee bridge). Particular highlights are the catchy riff and the chorus which perfectly fits the songs structure and mood.
I also enjoy the recording quality of this album. All of the instruments sound great, the layering works a treat and the character of the vocals is perfectly conveyed. Also, the raw "jangly" sound of the cymbals is a nice treat.
A Drunken Laugh feels very inspired by The Whitlams. I really enjoy this simple and moving song, a particular highlight of which is the great interplay between the main and backing vocals in the chorus.
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