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What a zany guy this Alien Sugar is.

I agree it's a more cohesive album. Could definitely go for an EP or another album. We need Just Eyes and Mouth at least... I really think that's one of their best tracks.

I gave it a bit of a break after the first week odd, but lately I've been in a contemplative mood so this has been hitting the spot. Still don't think it really comes close to the first album. That just has too many good/great tracks.

Pretty good on first listen. Looking forward to giving it many more plays.

I'm gonna try and hold out, it's only a few days away. How's the leak quality? If it's good it might be hard to resist...

I would say that Decks Dark, Present Tense, Thin Thing and Skrting on the Surface all had top tier vocal melodies at least. But, maybe that's just me.

Details have leaked about a new The Smile album "Wall of Eyes". Very keen for this, the first album was great and Bending Hectic is a great track.

The album is out! Very solid on first listen. Not as raw as Of Matter and Spirit which will likely remain my favourite, but quality all the way through and well polished. I think I will prefer this to DNA Feelings.

Yes! Aisha Devi is amazing and I've also been waiting for this. If you get a chance, go see her live.

For sure nobody owes us anything. But it's just interesting how some artists can maintain seemingly infinite patience and reverence, but others fall by the wayside quickly. Where I've reached now I'm interested, but not really holding much in the way of expectations with new Burial music.

It's a bit of a piss take to only release EPs or singles since then though. The first couple were solid sure, but since then it's honestly been pretty naff stuff for... 10+ years? Come on.

Thanks for the tip. Idles had completely slipped past me, but I've been listening to their albums and yeah I quite enjoy them all. Not subtle sure but plenty of energy and good riffs. I can dig it.

Sick game with an A+ soundtrack.

Black Midi and Squid are pretty decent. I was a bit disappointed by Black Midi live earlier this year though. The singer is the weak link. King Krule is good if they count? Maybe? Arctic Monkeys are honestly pretty solid as well. Especially Tranquillity Base which is full of hilarious lyrics. We are of course far from the 90's heyday. The Smile was one of the best albums of 2022 for my money.

Ehhh first listen and it's a bit patchy for me so far. I quite enjoyed the first album. This has some okay stuff, but seems a bit meandering in places. Will see maybe it will grow on me.