Welcome back to the Daily Spin. For the uninitiated, this is the series in which I review an album every day of 2025.
As was the case two years ago, my favorite song from each album can be found at the playlist linked here.
Album: Burnout Days (2025)
Artist: flipturn
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Oops! Realized I never actually scheduled this as intended, and got wrapped up in family Christmas festivities last night to the point I didn’t even think about this series. I’ve made it 700some days and never fully skipped a review - late is better than nothing.
This is a lot of fun, regardless. Flipturn are an intriguing little group, tackling heavy topics with a deft hand and kickass instrumentation. I love that this record gets a little mellower than its predecessors, because it’s a more fitting sound for the group’s emphasis on emotive soundscapes and the fraught nature of living.
One thing I will miss are the hooks, which feel dampened as related to previous records. Despite best attempts, they often just lack a little something - it’s a close thing, but the record comes the tiniest bit short of truly spectacular.
Rating: 8/10
Favorites: Swim Between Trees
Least Favorites: Rodeo Clown