Don't let the first two tracks fool you, because after a hot start that feels reminiscent of their french disco and electropop roots, the band reverts back to their comfortable sound as a slightly dancier Khruangbin or less rocky Parcels. With some smooth jams interspersed with quality features from Flatbush Zombies' Erick the Architect or Maggie Rogers, about half of this record will fade into the background of their discography and overall aesthetic.
Honestly a bit blown away by this one. I stopped following L'Impératrice for a while after their first couple of EPs because I found them to be a bit overrated. However, I always liked the idea of what they were going for and that first track of this album could've been pulled straight from Daft Punk's Discovery. It's so amazingly well crafted. I actually recommend you play it on repeat an extra time right after! The rest of the album just kind of drifts along, but it kept me engaged enough.