This's got that offkilter edge of the outsider, all those synths and beats and string swipes coming in at oblique angles, all those fussfingered production maneuvers, while Russel deadpans tunelessly through mysterious moments. That newness works in flashes - The Platform On the Ocean is a unique piece of somethin'.
But holy shit does this wear out its welcome. The lack of craft, of pacing, of songsmanship, of tunefulness makes this an ordeal by the end of its hourlong runtime. Could have been a charming gesture as a 16 minute EP, but if you're expecting me to listen for an *hour* you need to master your craft first 2.5/5
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