On their 2020 debut album, British group evoked shoegaze and dream pop as well as airy post-punk, space rock, and Krautrock on a set of songs that addressed heavy subjects such as mental health and substance abuse. An unexpected success, the release received BBC Radio One airplay as well as enthusiastic press, and the group eventually toured with and signed to their label. The band's second full-length, , reflects 's expanded pool of influences, which still include all manner of dreamy, hypnotic rock music, as well as ambient, dance, and classical, incorporating a greater presence of synths and atmospheric textures. "Alps" opens the album with lightly pulsating kick drums and rising synth clouds, clearing up when lead singer appears and delivers lyrics expressing hopelessness and despair. When 's drumming surfaces, his jazzy versatility complements the subtle sparkle of the glimmering synth sequences. "Be Careful" starts with a clean, tasteful trip-hop rhythm, soon joined by swirling guitars and cautious lyrics. "It's Just a Bit of Blood" melds a driving motorik rhythm to anthemic post-Britpop vocals, pausing as 's soaring voice asks "Where did my heart go?" over gently ticking beats, then working back up to a full acceleration. "Advertisement One" is an ambient exploration with -like pianos, droning guitars, nature recordings, and slowly sweeping beats that gradually drift out with the tide. On the bubbly-sounding yet deeply introspective "Hidden Cinema," endlessly mulls over regretful decisions and seeks an exit from the vicious cycle. The more aggressive and noisy "Pulling Stitches" is the album's only track that feels truly deserving of the shoegaze tag, conveying disbelief and alienation with a forceful gale of blown-out guitars. Much like 's first album, pulls from several different styles but feels united by its lyrical themes and moods. The group still seem like they're working towards achieving a distinctive sound, and it feels like they haven't fully figured out how to integrate some of their more recent influences into their music. Still, the band is consistently inventive, the production is generally fantastic, and the album has several strong moments. ~ Paul Simpson