At first listen, dedicated MUTEMATH fans might be disappointed or turned off by this new album for two reasons: they might not appreciate the dramatic shift in the band’s sound or feel that they held back creatively. Each of the band’s previous releases did in troduce innovative transformations, but now they’ve dramatically metamorphosed from edgy, experimental rock into Vitals, a bright, grand and motivational electronic pop album. It might be the sound they have been working toward all along, perhaps a reflection of the freedom they gained from choosing to leave Warner Bros. Records.
Score: 7 out of 10
MUTEMATH
Vitals
Wojtek Records
Producer: Mutemath
