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 On first listen, there’s a bitter taste for what could have been and for what will never be.

 After a few days of listening, what I can say with certainty is that it’s a Battles album, period.

This review reflects on Battles' album Gloss Drop amid the departure of key member Tyondai Braxton. While there is a bittersweet feeling about what was lost, the album still carries the band's signature sound. New collaborations add fresh elements, and the reviewer encourages listeners to judge for themselves despite mixed critical reception. Listen to Battles' Gloss Drop and discover how they evolve beyond Braxton's era—hear the new sound today!

 "If 'Monologue' was a godless album like a billiard ball, 'Warm Brother' is in its own way smooth, it carries with it this intrinsic sleekness."

 "It’s one of those drinks that aren’t jerks at all... you collapse into bed crooked but happy."

Digital Leather's 'Warm Brother' builds on its predecessor with smoother, sleeker sounds while retaining raw energy and emotional depth. Despite minimalist packaging, the album offers a blend of dirty new wave and heartfelt melodies that invite repeated listening. The reviewer finds the music both gritty and comforting, a soundtrack for reflection and resilience. Overall, it’s praised for its honest and compelling character. Discover the raw charm of Digital Leather’s Warm Brother—listen now and dive into its sleek new wave sound!

 An atheist album like a billiard ball.

 The album runs fast, the base is pounding, the keyboard is dirty, the dark voice repeats the same verses several times, aligning with the rest.

This review explores Digital Leather's 2006 debut album 'Monologue,' highlighting its fast pace, dark synth textures, and punk-inspired energy. The author expresses enjoyment in the hypnotic rhythms and compares the sound to early Biohazard mixed with New Order and Echo & the Bunnymen influences. Though acknowledging its simplicity and debut status, the reviewer positively rates the album as an enjoyable listen. Listen to Digital Leather's 'Monologue' and explore the punk-infused synth energy of this unique debut album!