After the end

"Crescendoing tracks like "True Monument" sound positively lush - at least if you ignore the dopey lyrics about "the cruelty of kindness" and other clichés. Still, some songs, like "Little Killer," maintain the basement-party vibe of the band's earlier work while adding a fresh polish; the heartfelt, musically adventurous "Looking Glass Waltz" stands out as a highlight, save for an odd accordion that might have been best left in storage".

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"After the End sounds like pretty much every other 80s-influenced indie record you've been hearing since what now feels like the beginning of time itself. Still, at other points, Merchandise do manage to provide a fresh take on the 80s".

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"Merchandise's 4AD debut is an extrovert, indie-pop album from a punk band that can't sit still. It's clever, brave and seamless enough to become a classic".

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"Merchandise's 4AD debut is an extrovert, indie-pop album from a punk band that can't sit still. It's clever, brave and seamless enough to become a classic".

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"Crescendoing tracks like "True Monument" sound positively lush - at least if you ignore the dopey lyrics about "the cruelty of kindness" and other clichés. Still, some songs, like "Little Killer," maintain the basement-party vibe of the band's earlier work while adding a fresh polish; the heartfelt, musically adventurous "Looking Glass Waltz" stands out as a highlight, save for an odd accordion that might have been best left in storage".

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"After the End sounds like pretty much every other 80s-influenced indie record you've been hearing since what now feels like the beginning of time itself. Still, at other points, Merchandise do manage to provide a fresh take on the 80s".

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