I feel like Big Dirty was definitely their low point. Gutter Phenomenon wasn't terrible but definitely a step in the wrong direction. Last Night in Town is my favorite and New Junk Aesthetic is surprisingly solid and consistent throughout and I think it's a great album. I agree that Ex Lives is also great, just a step below NJA, probably, but it definitely is stylistically diverse, as outlined in the review, and that's what makes it stand out.
I feel like Big Dirty was definitely their low point. Gutter Phenomenon wasn't terrible but definitely a step in the wrong direction. Last Night in Town is my favorite and New Junk Aesthetic is surprisingly solid and consistent throughout and I think it's a great album. I agree that Ex Lives is also great, just a step below NJA, probably, but it definitely is stylistically diverse, as outlined in the review, and that's what makes it stand out.