Vince got the hot takes flowing in this thread like they haven't in a while.
I like the album ¯\_(ツ
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Valid argument that the verses aren't as potent as
Summertime 06, but it feels like there are less words on the album period, and not just due to the shorter length. A conscious decision to go for a concentrated burst of energy with a focus on the music instead of an hour of wordiness, and I don't know if that's motivated by wanting more festival energy or what, but I vibe with it. What I disagree completely with is that Vince somehow sounds at odds with the production or struggles to find his space. He finds the same pockets he always has when he wants to, but this time the rhythm is a lot more important, so he's not as detailed and longform. It's not as great as
Summertime 06, but I don't think it's a dud.