This album is not what expected. Frankly, I don’t understand I might have expected it. Glasgow’s Nieves look like a punch of postpunk hipsters, however the opening track to “Exist as well as Expire” is a gentle, moody, introspective cut. as well as then the title track is launched, as well as I’m thinking, “Adele would completely sing this.” except she wouldn’t, since lyrically it’s so complex as well as so personal that only its author might do it justice. as well as even if she did sing it, she wouldn’t do it with a Scottish accent–a noise that provides it weight as well as depth to American ears.
Track after track, this album keeps throwing out gems–deep stuff that makes me want to listen once again as soon as the track fades, however then best after it comes one more one with the exact same impact.
You’ll hear a great deal of influences in here–all modern. as well as even those elements that are derivative are still worth hearing because, frankly, few people do it this well.
A many outstanding album. extremely recommended.