Real Deal

by Honeyglaze

Their sophomore record demonstrates tons of growth, but I don't believe they've achieved their full potential just yet. A creative blend of shoegaze, post-punk, indie rock, and more, this record definitely takes you on a pleasant journey, even if the tracks don't always hit. The middle chunk of songs from "Don't" through "Ghost" are pretty sweet, with some inconsistencies to bookend. While I really enjoy "Real Deal" and "Cold Caller", some of the songs surrounding them meander a bit in a lost identity and vision; while I understand that "Movies" was supposed to be a cinematic piece to conclude the record, I think it actually dilutes the overall cinematic aura of the entire album. Overall, an extremely solid follow-up to what I thought was an okay debut album.