By 2018, "River" was already a streaming giant. But the CD FLAC version is different. Listen to the stereo panning of the stomp-clap percussion at 0:45. On the CD master, the claps move from far left to center-right in a 3D space. Lossy codecs often collapse this into a mono-ish smear. The FLAC maintains the holographic imaging, making the song’s physicality mirror its lyrical violence: "You make me feel like a river / Raging wild."
"Church of Scars" received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, with many praising Briggs' innovative approach to songwriting and production. The album has been praised by outlets such as The Fader , Pitchfork , and NME , with many critics noting the album's emotional depth and sonic cohesion.
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