“Every track is a small piece of this cohesive collage, as Ryan weaves in between narratives, teasing and toying with recurring themes. As he proclaims his secularism on “Bruises off the Peach” while looking to an uncertain god to keep him and his lover safe on “Bright Red,” Beatty allows himself to be unsure and contradictory. Imperfection and uncertainty are worn like badges of honour as Ryan learns that love is nothing if not compromise.”