Sincere

"Hater's Sincere provides yet more evidence that Scandinavia is home to some of the most satisfying and worthwhile music in today's indie-rock world ... Few moves are riskier (or more interesting) than an established act switching gears. But such gambles are where creative growth emerges ... 'Sincere' presents a major upgrade, with a much brawnier rhythm section plus two new members adding some vital guitar punch to animate the proceedings".

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"The Swedish quartet Hater have created an exceptional blend of crystalline shoegaze pop; songs carved from the same idyllic ice as Cocteau Twins as they find the space between the ethereal moments of their infectious melodies and winding, drifting music that pulls you into a dream state".

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"From the opening notes of Hater's second album Sincere, it's clear that there has been a seismic shift in their approach. Instead of playing sweetly melancholy indie pop that drew heavily on its Swedish heritage, this time the band opt for something darker and heavier ... Considering they replaced their bassist and drummer with members of post-punk revivalists Fews, it's not surprising that they would head down this path. What is shocking is just how well they pull off the switch. The band play like they are in the throes of some really deep turmoil, and every twist and turn, every chord change or drum roll, sounds like it matters ... The emotional depth, sonic bravery, and intense songcraft on display are beyond impressive and one would be hard-pressed to find a better example of guitar-based indie rock in 2022, or any year, for that matter".

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"Gone are the chamber-pop adornments of 2017's 'You Tried' and the synth flourishes of 2018's 'Siesta'; in their place, [the Malmö based band] embrace the sculpted noise of shoegaze and the warped hooks of '90s indie rock. 'Sincere' manages to be simultaneously spartan and lush, with chiming guitars and lurking bass filling up every corner of their songs with reverb and noise. But it's their slowburn hooks and Caroline Landahl's steely charisma (...) that keep this record from being merely an exercise in imitation".