Overall, Flume's Palaces will satisfy those that enjoy contemporary pop but does not provide much for those wanting more of his unhinged way of producing. Even in a track like I Can't Tell (very much a favorite), it could have used a bit more uniqueness overall, because for a lot of the album, the melodicism carries things and not so much the production on display, which is a reversal from the norm of Flume's projects. Hollow and Sirens sound like songs you'd hear on everyday radio, with not much of note between the differences, it might have been a better choice from Flume to incorporate more of his signature wonky sound in these cuts. Though there is a lot of uniqueness in Palaces overall, it's not quite enough to make it stand out head and shoulders above its contemporaries. It's an acquired taste but this moment in the track is exactly what makes Flume's music resonate with people, It's the signature wonky sound that maybe could have been incorporated more within the album to garner better results. Flume's style comes through on the track later on as the track feels like it's deconstructing itself at the seams until the point it becomes incoherent. Another example of the fantastic emotive factor to the album is Jasper's Song, the piano-led cut is very sparse and simplistic, but it absolutely hits an emotional chord. The singing from LAUREL is executed flawlessly and it feels like she really means the lyrics she's saying, rather than just filling a paycheck. I Can't Tell is a very tender cut with very potent lyrics and vocals that are bound to get one emotional. Though along with these themes, emotive resonance is a high one that echoes throughout the album's tracklist. Highest Building and Say Nothing, two of the opening tracks on the album, follow the same pop structure, along with infectious and catchy melodies with an r&b led groove that provides a relaxing listen overall. Every song very much follows a standard pop formula, with not much legroom to branch out from this very linear ideology. The divisiveness comes from the features on the album and the song structures in general. The combination of styles lends itself to a very eclectic listen as most of the songs have some sort of captivating moment that will satisfy any diehard electronic music fan. Incorporating glitch pop, future bass, trap, r&b, bubblegum bass, and wonky electronic styling all throughout. A key element to the album is the exceptionally creative production on display, Flume has captured a wide and vast audience with his music, and it's not hard to see why. Palaces, the third studio album from Flume is a polarizing one, incorporating elements of his signature style while dipping even deeper in the contemporary pop side of things. Review Summary: Flume's Palaces will satisfy those that enjoy contemporary pop but does not provide much for those wanting more of his unhinged way of producing.
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