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a more human-sized album that takes a little sitting with to fully appreciate", but ultimately the album "goes one step further to cementing in the experimental pop firmament."
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Lead single "An Stevel Nowydh" was released 28 February 2022, followed by "Men An Toll" on 7 April, "Tresor" on 11 May, "Anima" on 14 June, and "N.Y.C.A.W." on 4 July.
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