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They really deserve to be sweeping up Brits for this. R&B act must be a possibility, right? It'd be amazing if they get a performance too.

R&B act has to be a lock surely ? I’d very surprised if they’re not nominated for that maybe even potentially winning that one . They should definitely be getting a few more in other categories also so hopefully The Brits don’t do them dirty .
 
This is such a you play one song you play the whole thing sorta album which is very... R&B! I do get the critique that it's maybe a little too smooth and polished but for better or worse the production choices here are extremely deliberate, including the delicious transitions, the very similar tempos throughout and the decision to not include any smasha tentpoles, which they are perfectly capable of (such as "Not My Job", still their best!). Even if it blends together too much, and even if it does err too much on the side of homage, there is still such a density of detail to pick out and savour, and their talentry (especially the harmonies, Lord!) is undeniable. I have no doubt they'll develop a more unique identity if given the chance, so I really hope they're in it for the long haul, and get the necessary push for it.
 
This is such a you play one song you play the whole thing sorta album which is very... R&B! I do get the critique that it's maybe a little too smooth and polished but for better or worse the production choices here are extremely deliberate, including the delicious transitions, the very similar tempos throughout and the decision to not include any smasha tentpoles, which they are perfectly capable of (such as "Not My Job", still their best!). Even if it blends together too much, and even if it does err too much on the side of homage, there is still such a density of detail to pick out and savour, and their talentry (especially the harmonies, Lord!) is undeniable. I have no doubt they'll develop a more unique identity if given the chance, so I really hope they're in it for the long haul, and get the necessary push for it.

As others have said, just because the public doesn't recognise the smasha tentpoles doesn't mean they're not there. The singles plus most of the back half of the album would and should have been massive under different circumstances.
 

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