Cults is an indie pop/synth pop band that consists of members Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion that formed in New York in 2010. The first time I heard Cults was their feature on J. Cole’s second album Born Sinner. Host is Cults fourth album and overall an enjoyable album to listen to. The intro track is a beautiful track that sets the tone for the whole album. This track is the definition of synth pop. Trials feels very bubbly and dreamy sounding. 8th Avenue is an amazing track with the different types of instruments that enter the track which gives it this old time 40s sound. The vocals of Madeline Follin shine in this track and throughout this project.
Tracks such as Spit You Out, A Low, and No Risk go more back to this synth pop sound that the group is well known for. These tracks have this joyful sound to them that made me really happy while listening to album. After these tracks is my favorite track off the album Working It Over. This track is a bit slower tempo wise, but it is a very nice change of pace from what the album has offered so far. The instrumentals are atmospheric and the vocals from Follin and Oblivion are very expressive with lyrics that feel meaningful.
Masquerading is another track that I really enjoyed. This track continues with this dreamy sound that keeps me wanting more. Same with Honest Love, the dreamy sounds and vocals of Madeline Follin are just so easy going to listen to. The closing track Monolithic is an amazing track to end this album on. The guitar riffs and drum beats over the beautiful vocals of Madeline Follin.
Overall, this album was enjoyable from track to track. If I had one word to describe this album it would be dreamy. This album just has very dreamy sounds, vocals, and lyrics. The instruments also help build this dreamy visual. This album will fall into my daily rotation in my playlist and hopefully as well as yours.
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