Hayley Williams smooth vocals over the most beautiful retro pop rock instrumentals. Fun catchy guitar hooks from Taylor York, poppy vibrant tones with... phasers, groovy bassline, and groovy drum beats from Zac Farro. What more can you ask for. After Laughter touches on depression, anxiety, divorce, perception, and more, and it forms one of the most dark and depressing albums full of the happiest instrumentals. I didn't think much of the album at first, yeah I liked it but a year later, I started to love it. I fell into depression and this album was there to make me feel less alone to this day, is one of the reasons why I love music so much and represents what I aim to do as a musician one day. During one of the darkest times in my life, this album gave me the words to explain the feelings I couldn't. And I think there's no greater connection than that. show more
This album is one of many reasons why Cage The Elephant are my favourite band of all time. Finding this band and this... album was a personal discovery that really built the foundations of my music taste and I think for that, it will always have a special place. This album has always felt like it's mine and that no one can change that, no person or think can taint my connection with it. This album has some of the bands best lyricism and composition, and easily the best production. Front to back, it's nothing but strong personal lyrics of a dark time of struggle, all over the most beautiful and enjoyable instrumentals. With great guitar tones, a range of drum tones, it's such a great listen. And it will always remain my favourite album of all time. show more
