Polydans

Roosevelt has seemed to tighten the bootstraps on his work over time. I recently listened to his debut and this feels like a more refined and intentional version of that album. It does what it sets out to do well with several good tracks, including one of my favorites of the year, "Strangers". The interlude "Montjuic" is a real sign of the musical growth he's gone through compared to the interludes on his self-titled work. The only real downside is a lack of variety. The last three songs on the album don't really bring anything new to the table but without them, this might feel a tad short. Having a bit more time in the oven to whip up some more creative ideas could have served the album well.