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James Mercer’s melodic touch is unmistakable here, but I was pleasantly surprised by the Morrissey-esque vocal turn on a couple tracks. The vinyl itself arrived flat and plays clean, with a nice dynamic range that really lets the arrangements breathe.

The vinyl pressing is dead quiet, letting that Morrissey-channeling track really shine through without any surface noise. This album captures their growing maturity perfectly, and the melodic hooks are even more infectious layered in here.

The vinyl itself feels solid and the pressing is clean, with no surface noise during the quieter Morrissey-inspired tracks. The packaging includes the lyrics, which I always appreciate for a band this lyrically sharp.