GLASS JAW

I want to call this "stripped back," but it's still rather abrasive with the detailed complexion of instruments. Compared to his last two albums, there is a definite simplification in the production side of things, emphasizing traditional instruments. Aries has always had a great ability to create some slamming production that complements his binary vocal style. His last two albums are among my all-time favorites, and so it was always going to be challenging to live up to them. While I still consider this album good, even great, I can't help but feel disappointed that it didn't live up to his previous albums in my eyes.