How does the muddy, vocals-buried mix hit you: immersive and rewarding, or frustrating on a first listen?

Black Messiah by D'Angelo · ZERO SKIPS
JanglesAdmin

It feels a little confusing. I think it gives the whole thing a super funky, loose feel. Some of the dynamics remind me a lot of Prince. I'm really digging it, but it's all vibe.

How does the muddy, vocals-buried mix hit you: immersive and rewarding, or frustrating on a first listen? · ZERO SKIPS · Sound Club