ANTS FROM UP THERE

This is my personal favorite of 2022 and probably of 2015-2022 (since Steven Wilson's Hand Cannot Erase). Few albums have done what this album has done for me in terms of moving my musical self to a place I had placed for just a few records, melodies and harmonies. This is a perfect record, from a very catchy and petit intro full of textures to the everlasting laments of the last two songs, the album is a rolelrcoaster of emotions, complexed by the vocals of Isaac Wood incredible voice (such a pity he was forced to leave because of personal problems), the multtilayered winds and strings, make this a very special one. I feel the intensity of the album in ways I haven't in the past years. No fillers, no low points, no boredom, just awesome creativity, crafted compositions and impecable execution. And the most important, heartfelt lyrics and abundant emotionality form beginning to end. 5 stars