Banks - The Altar

[Hellspont 1,468]

I feel like this album hits harder, its more concise, I felt Goddess had 5 songs that could have been cut easy, this album feels way more fresh and diverse. 

Gemini Feed: 9/10
**** With Myself: 7/10
Lovesick: 6/10
Mind Games: 10/10
Trainwreck: 10/10
This Is Not About Us: 7/10
Weaker Girl: 7/10
Mother Earth: 8/10
Judas: 8/10
Haunt: 10/10
Poltergeist: 9/10
To The Hilt: 9/10
27 Hours: 10/10
 

Overall: 9/10

[Melibi 414]

15 hours ago, Swando said:

I was really surprised to be so...underwhelmed by the album. First noticed how big of a quality difference there was going into the 3rd song. 

Lyrically it's as if she mostly pumped her creativity into the Singles. I will admit, a few of the non-single tracks DO have some interesting/awesome instrumentals, and a great lyric flow. But by the end of the album i felt weird. Cause usually i hold back on judging after first listen, but it was quite clear how only 1-2 of the non-singles felt like they were working. 

It really annoys me, cause i was expecting the Lyrics to be even better on the Album. And for that matter, i didn't expect to wish every time a new song was on, that the next song would be better. 

Dangit BANKS  

Ah well... At least she might still do good with the videos. 

I think the album is a grower. There are a lot of ideas going on, so maybe give it another listen tomorrow or the next day? I wasn't feeling "Stick" on Goddess until quite a few listens and now I love it. 

[HEARTHUNTER 7,611]

This album is the New Testament

I'm living for it atm

JOANNE BRING US GOODS THAT ARE AS GOOD AS THE ALTAR'S GOODS

[Chic 20,830]

Lovesick is great, the rest is utterly boring.