Hen Hoose Collective - The Twelve (2026)
I get what The Twelve is trying to do, and I respect the collective spirit behind it, but as an album it never quite locks into something I want to live with. There are flashes of sharp pop instincts and moments where the energy clicks, yet the overall experience feels more like a sampler of good intentions than a fully formed statement. The constant shifting of voices and styles keeps things lively, but it also flattens impact — just as something starts to land, it moves on. I don’t dislike it, but I rarely feel compelled to come back outside of a few isolated tracks.
Pros
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Collaborative energy – You can genuinely hear different personalities pushing the songs in varied directions.
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Occasional strong hooks – When a chorus or groove hits, it shows real pop instinct.
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Clear ethos – The sense of community and shared authorship is authentic, not cosmetic.
Cons
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Inconsistent focus – Styles shift faster than ideas develop, which hurts cohesion.
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Limited replay pull – Few tracks demand repeat listening once the concept is absorbed.
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Feels undercooked – Several ideas sound like sketches that needed more time to fully arrive.
Genre: Indie Pop
Country: UK
Final Verdict: 59% (Forgettable Album)
Yearly Ranking: 68th / 78
Highlight: Promise
Made me think of:
St. Vincent
Stereolab
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
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