Pullman - III (2026)
I like the restraint of III, but I don’t fully connect with it. It feels deliberately unobtrusive, almost determined to never assert itself beyond a narrow emotional bandwidth. The blend of post-rock patience and alt-country textures is tasteful and well-executed, yet it often registers more as atmosphere than as songwriting.
What holds it back for me is how little resistance the record offers. The tracks are pleasant to sit with, but they rarely create tension or demand attention, and I find my focus drifting more often than not. The consistency, while admirable, ends up flattening the experience rather than deepening it — everything feels carefully leveled, with very few moments breaking through the surface.
There’s nothing here that feels misguided or insincere. It’s clearly a thoughtful, disciplined album, and I understand the appeal of its quiet confidence. Still, it leaves me feeling more calmly occupied than genuinely moved. I respect it as a mood piece, but it doesn’t quite justify repeated, attentive listening for me.
Genre: Post Rock
Country: US
Final Verdict: 65% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 10th / 23
Highlight: Thirteen
Made me think of:
Low
Songs: Ohia
Palace Music
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