2hollis - star (2025)
star is an electronic pop album built around bright synth palettes, compressed low-end, and a vocal approach that blends into the production rather than leading it. The sound is clean, high-energy, and firmly aligned with contemporary hyperpop and EDM aesthetics.
Structurally, the album favors speed and immediacy. Tracks move quickly to their hooks and resolve without lingering, creating a sense of constant motion but limited progression. Sequencing reinforces momentum, though it rarely establishes contrast or a broader arc.
The album’s strengths lie in surface coherence and technical finish. The production is consistent and modern, and the pacing keeps the record from stalling. Individual moments succeed through punch and clarity rather than depth or accumulation.
Its limitations become apparent over time. Emotional range remains narrow, and the brightness of the sound limits tension and weight. When tracks slow or shift, they tend to feel like interruptions rather than reframings, reinforcing a sketch-like quality.
As a whole, star functions effectively as a style-forward, momentum-driven release, offering polish and energy while remaining emotionally and structurally lightweight.
Genre: Electropop
Country: US
Final Verdict: 59% (Forgettable Album)
Yearly Ranking: 792th / 916
Highlight: dream rain sports
Made me think of:
100 gecs
Glaive
Sophie
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