Even the first listen to the 12 songs that comprise this band’s second album confirms two usually mutually exclusive themes here. One is that this album is, first and foremost, unmistakably Millie Manders and the Shutup, with all the trademark musical flavours you would expect. The other is that there has been a subtle change in the emphasis on musicality since 2020’s debut Telling Truths, Breaking Ties, with a greater focus on bringing out the individuality in the writing and in the performance. MMATSU have always been joyously cross-genre with a broad appeal that transcends any narrow definition. While always the vehicle for Millie‘s musical vision, MMATSU have created a synergy that truly showcases the full range of talents in the arsenal. If there is an aspect to this...