What we’ve got now is a world full of millennials that have grown up to make art about these injustices. HMLTD have done just that, focusing their trials and tribulations through a magnifying glass to burn us mere ants. And oh, how I love a bit of self-immolation.
Committed to a style and substance that simultaneously looks to the past and future, the five-piece soundtrack their role as esoteric prophets of doom with a sonic credo that proves genuinely idiosyncratic in the current climate – sharp, wit-filled and uninhibited stuff.
With ‘West Of Eden’ HMLTD have fought off the suffocating grip of overhype to deliver a debut album that is a cut above the rest, even if it is a little overdue.
Absolutely stunning. HMLTD are mixing musical genres with such an ease and the result is totally thrilling debut album. Lead singer has fineAbsolutely stunning. HMLTD are mixing musical genres with such an ease and the result is totally thrilling debut album. Lead singer has fine colourful voice, drums are inovating, but what makes West of Eden really special, are guitars. I hope HMLTD will get well deserved recognition for this album, nomination for the Mercury prize would be absolutely amazing. Keep going, lads!
Best songs: LOADED, Mikey´s Song, Where´s Joanna?, Death Drive…Expand
Best album of 2020! They'll struggle to beat this again, easy 10/10! Fantastic lyricism, perfect writing, but the guitar players are easilyBest album of 2020! They'll struggle to beat this again, easy 10/10! Fantastic lyricism, perfect writing, but the guitar players are easily the best, especially James.…Expand
Incredible debut. Inventive band who is not afraid to push the boundaries of rock music (a dying genre) forward. Can’t wait for album 2. ThisIncredible debut. Inventive band who is not afraid to push the boundaries of rock music (a dying genre) forward. Can’t wait for album 2. This one is already a classic.…Expand
colourful, off control and generous. it's a pleasure listening to it, after all the patterned records that offerflow our favourite streamingcolourful, off control and generous. it's a pleasure listening to it, after all the patterned records that offerflow our favourite streaming services. but i must admit i have been expecting a bit too much of them, and didn't exactly get blasted. the best cuts, are those i have already delighted as they came out singles. death drive and Lula. the new songs, just don't deliver that hard.…Expand
Somewhere between eight and nine. Whatever, it doesn’t matter. This album is one of the best debuts I’ve ever heard and definitely on my BestSomewhere between eight and nine. Whatever, it doesn’t matter. This album is one of the best debuts I’ve ever heard and definitely on my Best of 2020 list. Just great. So damn great.…Expand
Desde Londres, esta nueva banda se sumerge violentamente entre todas sus intenciones, visiones y nos presenta el preludio de un( 83/100 )
Desde Londres, esta nueva banda se sumerge violentamente entre todas sus intenciones, visiones y nos presenta el preludio de un movimiento musical polémico. No por las letras, sino por la producción, cuyo mayor crédito lo tiene Rodaidh McDonald. La banda deja en claro cual es y será su corriente musical y estilo pero, desde mi percepción, cae victima de la necesidad de originalidad y autenticidad. La producción se luce con tonos, arreglos, melodías y composiciones realmente atractivas y audaces, pero la banda busca romper con ese orden y mezclan corrientes que no necesariamente cuajan. Así se arruinan canciones que pudieron ser perfectas, pero cuando el experimento tiene éxito, las canciones son suficientemente solidas. De cualquier forma, la experiencia es entretenida y para un publico amplio que promete innovación y genialidad en el futuro.
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From London, this new band dives violently deep between all of their intentions, visions and presents the prelude of a polemical musical movement. Not because of the lyrics, but because of the production, of which Rodaidh McDonald takes most of the credit. The band makes it clear what their musical stream and style is and will be. But from my point of view, they fall victim to the need for originality and authenticity. The production shines with really attractive and audacious tunes, arrangements, melodies, and compositions, but the band wants to break with that order and mixes currents that don't necessarily jellify. That is how perfect songs get ruined, but when the experiment succeeds, songs are solid enough. Anyway, the experience is entertaining and for a wide public that promises innovation and genius in the future.…Expand
HMLTD's debut is exactly what you'd expect from the collection of singles they've released the past few years. The seamless flow betweenHMLTD's debut is exactly what you'd expect from the collection of singles they've released the past few years. The seamless flow between genres is magical. West of Eden leaves you wanting more, and I'm very excited to see what this band has planned in the future!…Expand
