Felt! I had the album all summer, yet I could only start writing two weeks ago. I then ended up rewriting a lot because it's hard to find a point to start on, and I found it difficult to precisely capture how I felt listening to it. (and just saying "AAAAA" was not enough, apparently...)

wholeheartedly agree. i love how the intentionally stupid bits bring a sense of grounding to the album, highlighting grief a non-unique experience. it only makes the more personal moments all the more dramatic and gutting. there’s so much heart and thought put into shropshire. fendrix forever

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ik i’ll never have the full picture, so i appreciate ur insight! There were some points i had prepped about class/regionalism i cut due to time, which sucks bc ik it’s not holistic. Genuinely curious, what else about “we’re not america” is important besides not charting here/reacting against grunge?

im so honored, thank you! i didnt see many writers citing the Troubles as vital background information for this greater movement to define “Britain” through britpop (mostly anxiety over the EU and the economy), so i wanted to take a big swing and argue something new. glad it resonates :)