NMTFTWC

Album review
Palette Knife knows how to write riffs. A lot of riffs in fact. My biggest critique of the album is that some of the songs feel more like collections of admitedly cool and catchy riffs rather than songs, which does make them blend together a bit. The upside of this however is that there is always something interesting going on. Rhythmic switchups, crazy guitar twinkles, and catchy choruses fill every second of this album. The lyrics are typically sparse in between the guitar work, but they do a great job at combining my two personal favorite lyrical tropes: pop-culture references and getting so specifc about things that it feels almost univerally applicable. Not a boring moment on this album.

Favorite Tracks: Sleep Paralysis, Mimic, Prototype V.2, Ratking Regicide

For Fans Of: Origami Angel, Hot Mulligan, Ben Quad

Track by track:
Pheonix Down: A good intro to the album, crunchy chords and riffs that flow well together.
Sleep Paralysis: Catchy guitar riffs throughout, great chorus that's easy to sing along to, bridge that gets you bouncing, its a pop punk jam through and through
Mimic: Every part of this song feels like it was to get stuck in your head. The main riff is ooey gooey pop-punk goodness, combined with a strong chorus plus an outro that is just the main riff at half speed... love this stuff.
Faultsiphon: Fun throughout, catchy riffs and fast speed make this a great time.
Honors English: Much slower song. Starts off with clean arpeggios before going into distorted chords for the chorus. Classic formula, but executed quite well here.
Prototype V.2: Excellent guitar work and some memorable rhythm switch ups and catchy riffs make for a fun time. The climatic chorus is a great cherry on top, anthemic and easy to sing along to.
Ratking Regicide: While lyrics are spread thin, the catchyness of the riffs inbetween make it hardly noticeable. Memorable twinkles and chugs make this great fun.
Leviathan: More relaxed compared to the previous couple tracks, but still manages to be full of catchy riffs and memorable moments.
Limit Break: Opening with one of my favorite noodles on the album, this song keeps it up with catchy noodles and riffs. The final chorus slows it down to lead into the final song in a way that feels really natural and fluid.
ISS: Acoustic guitar accompanied by wierd outerspacy synths in the backgroud make for a really calming ramp off of the otherwise energetic album.