Leeds-based indie rock combo continue to reshape their approach on , their warped, synth-heavy third outing. With their previous effort, 2017's wily , core duo and took a purposeful step away from the heavy '90s influences of their debut, striking out into noisier and more cerebral territories. Co-produced by fellow Leeds resident ( ), plays like a logical -- though starker and ultimately more challenging -- sequel that pushes against the boundaries of their more pop-centric work. Largely written in the studio by , the initial demos were then re-created by the full band to create a slightly more organic presence. Also figuring into the equation is of , marking the first time have featured a significant guest collaborator. Stark analog synths and quirky old drum machines burble throughout the album's ten cuts, which alternately swing between strong (if peculiar) melodies and unsettling noisy blasts. Tracks like the -led "Satellite" and "Holy Crow" recalibrate as purveyors of woozy, scuffed-up synth pop while keeps the rock element alive, particularly on the excellent and riffy "Mutator." Pooled together in shared psych-madness with , they turn in a properly daft album closer with the experimental "(Like) Rainbow Juice." have shown a lot of creative growth in their relatively short existence, constantly homing in on their essential elements and discarding the rest with each new release. ~ Timothy Monger