Time spent in the home where I was raised
Discarding my old things, hiding old picture frames
Hopeless, tossing out failed attempts under the mountains of my favorite unworn clothes
Searching for the place I hid myself pretending that I was looking for something else
Give me a chance just to excuse the mess I’ve been
While I stare at sketches of how things should look by now
I’m just an excuse in place of accomplishment
As far as I'm aware, everyone is ugly where it counts
A clutter of fear that will cover myself as I sleep
Walk to a painted line: a fence no one else can see
A thin wall of comfort that separates them from me
Water instead of hope; sunlight instead of dreams
Planting a garden to nurture fake misery
It's a departure from their previous work, with many songs actually "slower" than earlier records, but still bringing the same energy and feeling. le monsieur
Their raw production elevates this Helsinki band's energetic style of emo, packed with math rock-inspired dynamics and charging melodies. Bandcamp New & Notable Jun 15, 2023
Certainly a controversial direction for the band, but this album ultimately rests as my favorite from TTNG. The technical mastery of their previous albums is still present here along with some very thought provoking and philosophical lyrics. I may not always agree with the lyrical messaging, but this is an album which rewards careful listening. Syobnaf