“The self-professed “queer joy mini-skirt rollerblade” band embraces a darker palette and angstier themes on its fourth album, though pleasure, community, and sex remain lodestars.”
“MUNA seeks refuge on the dancefloor on Dancing On The Wall”
“Engaging in a more maximalist approach does seem like the natural next step for a group eager to preserve both their “gayotic” brand and meet the perpetually anxious cultural moment. But the trio’s bold new approach doesn’t always translate to better results.”
“Current events being what they are, polarized audiences often demand artists choose between art as political activism or art as oblivious escapism. With their fourth studio album, alt-pop group MUNA try to bridge the gap of this dichotomy. Dancing on the Wall is playful with a side of punchy, but it ultimately comes off generic and shallow. The record starts with a run of fun, sexy songs that evo”
“euphoric pop bangers with a shadowy side”
