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In terms of the songs and the technique, everything is really flawless. There’s a lot of dynamics, calm, atmospheric passages alternate with rushing choruses. The melodies create a mood that is sometimes tense, sometimes almost dreamy, and the instruments give each other enough space to shine.
However, what repeatedly pulled me out of the flow of listening was the singing. At times quite good, but somewhere it just doesn’t fit in constantly. It’s the lyrics about interpersonal relationships, social criticism, and the mix of drama and pathos that, combined with the affected voice, make me simply not believe the singer’s words. Additionally, the fact that (I just assume) English is not his native language catapults me out of the listening experience in a way similar to a bad dubbing in a film. There isn’t even a noticeable German accent to hear; it just seems as if the lines were cobbled together for maximum effect from other cool songs in English. In any case, the fact that something like this irritates me more at the moment of listening than allows me to empathize with the music is very unfortunate.
If it weren’t for this flaw, it could be a cool album purely from the music that I would enjoy in moments of thoughtful alienation from the universe. Unfortunately, it always leaves me with a hard-to-enjoy aftertaste. If that doesn’t bother you, you can still give it a listen. Strong moments are definitely included.
