The Scholars CD

The classical influences really shine through on this album, especially in the orchestral arrangements on the second half. I've been listening on repeat for three days now and it keeps revealing new layers.

I was a little worried the classical influences might make it feel pretentious, but Will Toledo weaves those references in so naturally it just adds depth. The songwriting is incredibly tight, and the production is crisp without losing the raw energy I love from their earlier albums. This one’s been

Took me five years to finally hear this album and it was worth the wait—the Shakespearean references in the lyrics are clever without feeling pretentious. The CD itself arrived in perfect condition and the track order flows really well. Just wish the booklet had more liner notes about the classical