I’ve been a fan of the Main Attrakionz for a while now, and I’ve probably heard just about everything they’ve done in the last few years. So I can say with a fair amount of confidence – 808s & Dark Grapes II is their best release to date. Chandelier was very close, they’ve been on a roll this year in general, but this one beats all.
 
As per the group’s manager, the album was recorded and mastered at SWTBRDS studios, one of the group’s first ventures in making music beyond the confines of their bedrooms. The difference is noticeable. While some of their trademark lo-fi griminess was regrettably sacrificed, the polish and professionalism on display here more than make up for it. Growth and evolution is evident at every turn. In contrast to murky vocals previously buried deep within the mix, Mondre and Squadda come to the forefront with deeper focus and an intensified sense of purpose. Their lyrics are aspirational, but in a pragmatic and grounded kind of way. They don’t yearn for trappings of wealth, at least not explicitly. They’re just happy to be here, alive and doing well with their music, and they want to keep progressing.
 
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