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King Krule - Man Alive! (2020)
King Krule pulls from a fairly eclectic range of influences, and he moulds them together in an experience that feels remarkably seamless and consistent. It’s a very well fleshed out dreary, downtrodden vibe.
4/5
King Krule pulls from a fairly eclectic range of influences, and he moulds them together in an experience that feels remarkably seamless and consistent. It’s a very well fleshed out dreary, downtrodden vibe.
4/5
Pink Floyd - The Wall (1979)
One banger after another, and I think its classic status is well deserved. I was kinda tempted to give it a perfect score, but after further listens, I started to realize that the length of the record isn’t totally justified. Still awesome tho
4.5/5
One banger after another, and I think its classic status is well deserved. I was kinda tempted to give it a perfect score, but after further listens, I started to realize that the length of the record isn’t totally justified. Still awesome tho
4.5/5
Grimes - Miss Anthropocene (2020)
I have quite a lot of fun listening to this. There are a lot of catchy tracks that have stuck with me. The production keeps me at a bit of a distance though, as the album as a whole seems to kinda lack the human touch
3.5/5
I have quite a lot of fun listening to this. There are a lot of catchy tracks that have stuck with me. The production keeps me at a bit of a distance though, as the album as a whole seems to kinda lack the human touch
3.5/5
Queen - A Night at the Opera (1975)
aka the one with Bohemian Rhapsody on it, but the whole album (aside from I’m in Love With My Car) demonstrates Queen at probably their creative peak. Queen wasn’t afraid to be goofy and get outside of their comfort zone, and I love that.
4/5
aka the one with Bohemian Rhapsody on it, but the whole album (aside from I’m in Love With My Car) demonstrates Queen at probably their creative peak. Queen wasn’t afraid to be goofy and get outside of their comfort zone, and I love that.
4/5
Queen - Queen II (1974)
There’s a lot of underrated gems on here, and Side Black flows impeccably. It just lacks the ‘aha’ moment that I think the best Queen records have.
3.5/5
There’s a lot of underrated gems on here, and Side Black flows impeccably. It just lacks the ‘aha’ moment that I think the best Queen records have.
3.5/5
R.E.M. - Automatic for the People (1992)
This is basically all that I could want from a pop rock record. Front to back, every track is immensely satisfying, and all the choruses pop. These guys seem to have a way of making melancholy oddly fun.
4.5/5
This is basically all that I could want from a pop rock record. Front to back, every track is immensely satisfying, and all the choruses pop. These guys seem to have a way of making melancholy oddly fun.
4.5/5
BTS - Map of the Soul: 7 (2020)
The boys show a lot of talent and flashes of brilliance, but there’s nowhere near enough good material to sustain the record for 75 minutes.
2.5/5
The boys show a lot of talent and flashes of brilliance, but there’s nowhere near enough good material to sustain the record for 75 minutes.
2.5/5
Royce da 5’9” - The Allegory (2020)
Royce shoots for the stars on this one, and he unfortunately falls short. Plus, some of his politics are a bit, uh, questionable. Musically, it’s usually pretty solid though, and the general ideas of the songs are usually pretty sound.
3/5
Royce shoots for the stars on this one, and he unfortunately falls short. Plus, some of his politics are a bit, uh, questionable. Musically, it’s usually pretty solid though, and the general ideas of the songs are usually pretty sound.
3/5
Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd (1975)
Definitely Floyd’s best. While it’s far less direct than DSotM, it more than makes up for it in atmosphere. It’s fun to just sit back and soak in every second of this thing. Probably some of my fav vocal performances from the band too.
5/5
Definitely Floyd’s best. While it’s far less direct than DSotM, it more than makes up for it in atmosphere. It’s fun to just sit back and soak in every second of this thing. Probably some of my fav vocal performances from the band too.
5/5
Illuminations - Buffy Sainte-Marie (1969)
A unique folk record with some pretty forward thinking ideas. BSM’s voice is a commanding tour de force with her animated delivery and that earth-shattering vibrato, but she can also sound quite pleasant too.
(Thx @ZacharyNB)
4/5
A unique folk record with some pretty forward thinking ideas. BSM’s voice is a commanding tour de force with her animated delivery and that earth-shattering vibrato, but she can also sound quite pleasant too.
(Thx @ZacharyNB)
4/5
why did I flip the artist name/album title in the last two tweets. A mess!
Dan Deacon - Gliss Riffer (2015)
The sound is certainly enveloping, and there are some really strong songs. I’m not really sold on the instrumental cuts at the end though, and I feel like Mystic Familiar is a huge improvement. Still an interesting listen (thx @NlCKDOOODY).
3/5
The sound is certainly enveloping, and there are some really strong songs. I’m not really sold on the instrumental cuts at the end though, and I feel like Mystic Familiar is a huge improvement. Still an interesting listen (thx @NlCKDOOODY).
3/5
The Strokes - Room on Fire (2003)
The Strokes might have lost a bit of something coming off their brilliant debut, but that isn’t a super damning statement when you consider how fantastic that debut was. I first listened to this while ago and it’s better than I remembered.
3.5/5
The Strokes might have lost a bit of something coming off their brilliant debut, but that isn’t a super damning statement when you consider how fantastic that debut was. I first listened to this while ago and it’s better than I remembered.
3.5/5
R.E.M. - Document (1987)
Another immensely solid release from the band. Document sees the band get more political and more silly than I’m used to them being, and I think they pull it off quite well.
4/5
Another immensely solid release from the band. Document sees the band get more political and more silly than I’m used to them being, and I think they pull it off quite well.
4/5
Car Seat Headrest - Teens of Denial (2016)
Like on Twin Fantasy, Toledo’s dejectedness is palpable, but as is his killer sense of humour. Pair these lyrics with his passionate, expressive vocals and awesome instrumentals, and you have this unforgettable experience.
4.5/5
Like on Twin Fantasy, Toledo’s dejectedness is palpable, but as is his killer sense of humour. Pair these lyrics with his passionate, expressive vocals and awesome instrumentals, and you have this unforgettable experience.
4.5/5
Queen - Sheer Heart Attack (1974)
Great singing and tight performances all around, like any good Queen album. The only major issue is that the band tends to delve into pretty basic arena rock from time to time. But an easy album to enjoy. It’s got Killer Queen on it ffs.
3.5/5
Great singing and tight performances all around, like any good Queen album. The only major issue is that the band tends to delve into pretty basic arena rock from time to time. But an easy album to enjoy. It’s got Killer Queen on it ffs.
3.5/5
Frank Ocean - Endless (2018)
I def overlooked this when it came out alongside Blonde. I’d never take it over Channel Orange or Blonde, but hey, it’s hard to go wrong with a Frank Ocean album ¯\\_(ツ)_/¯
3.5/5
I def overlooked this when it came out alongside Blonde. I’d never take it over Channel Orange or Blonde, but hey, it’s hard to go wrong with a Frank Ocean album ¯\\_(ツ)_/¯
3.5/5
Car Seat Headrest - Twin Fantasy (2011)
Although the chords, lyrics, and even the emotional palette are mostly identical to the 2018 remake, the lofi aesthetics ensure that the 2011 version scratches a different musical itch. TF is heat no matter what version you listen to.
4/5
Although the chords, lyrics, and even the emotional palette are mostly identical to the 2018 remake, the lofi aesthetics ensure that the 2011 version scratches a different musical itch. TF is heat no matter what version you listen to.
4/5
Lil Baby - My Turn (2020)
Maybe it would be fine if it wasn’t so damn long
I can recognize a few good moments, but it’s mostly pretty uninspired stuff.
1.5/5
Maybe it would be fine if it wasn’t so damn long
I can recognize a few good moments, but it’s mostly pretty uninspired stuff.1.5/5
Buffy Sainte-Marie - It’s My Way! (1964)
It’s more measured than Illuminations, but I love this one just as much, thanks to great instrumental performances, strong vocals, and intriguing lyricism. A hugely underappreciated 60s singer/songwriter album. (Thx again @ZacharyNB)
4/5
It’s more measured than Illuminations, but I love this one just as much, thanks to great instrumental performances, strong vocals, and intriguing lyricism. A hugely underappreciated 60s singer/songwriter album. (Thx again @ZacharyNB)
4/5
Caribou - Suddenly (2020)
Man this guy has a nice voice. A pleasant indietronica release with some pretty high highs.
3.5/5
Man this guy has a nice voice. A pleasant indietronica release with some pretty high highs.
3.5/5
R.E.M. - Fables of the Reconstruction (1985)
It’s certainly an album that’s hard to grasp, and I can say it lacks the pop appeal of other R.E.M. albums that I love. Still, the lyrics are still fairly intriguing and it certainly doesn’t disappoint instrumentally.
3.5/5
It’s certainly an album that’s hard to grasp, and I can say it lacks the pop appeal of other R.E.M. albums that I love. Still, the lyrics are still fairly intriguing and it certainly doesn’t disappoint instrumentally.
3.5/5
Christine and the Queens - La vita nuova (2020)
I’m hearing some top tier synthpop here. Plus, it’s nice to see Caroline Polachek get some love. A blast of an EP that ends too early.
3.5/5
I’m hearing some top tier synthpop here. Plus, it’s nice to see Caroline Polachek get some love. A blast of an EP that ends too early.
3.5/5
Lil Uzi Vert - Eternal Atake (2020)
This is way too much Uzi for me. He’s not that generic or anything, but his vocals wear thin pretty quickly. A weird case for me where I would’ve preferred more features. The lyrics are boring, and the instrumentals do little to save it.
2/5
This is way too much Uzi for me. He’s not that generic or anything, but his vocals wear thin pretty quickly. A weird case for me where I would’ve preferred more features. The lyrics are boring, and the instrumentals do little to save it.
2/5
Gupi - None (2020)
I guess Tony Hawk’s son can make music, huh. Some zany, enormously entertaining electronic music.
3.5/5
I guess Tony Hawk’s son can make music, huh. Some zany, enormously entertaining electronic music.
3.5/5
Disclosure - Ecstasy (2020)
An irresistibly danceable house record that covers an impressive amount of genres in its 24 minute runtime, without sounding cheap. There’s also an international flavour to this, which isn’t something I usually expect from a bunch of Americans.
4/5
An irresistibly danceable house record that covers an impressive amount of genres in its 24 minute runtime, without sounding cheap. There’s also an international flavour to this, which isn’t something I usually expect from a bunch of Americans.
4/5
Bad Bunny - YHLQMDLG (2020)
Idk, it seems to comfortably bounce between genuine, fist bumping romps and formulaic, focused-grouped stuff. I like more tracks than I dislike though.
3/5
Idk, it seems to comfortably bounce between genuine, fist bumping romps and formulaic, focused-grouped stuff. I like more tracks than I dislike though.
3/5
Neutral Milk Hotel - In the Aeroplane Over the Sea (1998)
I have no idea why I didn’t have a rating for this, but this is essential to me. I feel like the fuzzy production and Mangum’s voice (while not technically impressive) add so much to the record.
I have no idea why I didn’t have a rating for this, but this is essential to me. I feel like the fuzzy production and Mangum’s voice (while not technically impressive) add so much to the record.
And not to mention the lyrics!! I love spinning this thing and slowly figuring out what the hell this guy is on about. The largely acoustic guitar driven instrumentals are also fire, but I also have to mention the great brass-driven moments. Probably my fav lofi album
5/5
5/5
Also still wondering this 
https://twitter.com/camtheshitbird/status/680172498965676032?s=21 https://twitter.com/CamTheShitbird/status/680172498965676032
https://twitter.com/camtheshitbird/status/680172498965676032?s=21 https://twitter.com/CamTheShitbird/status/680172498965676032
R.E.M. - Murmur (1983)
I understand why people pick this as their favourite R.E.M. It’s pretty awesome! I prefer some of the albums they did later, but their sound is incredibly fleshed out here, especially for a debut.
4/5
I understand why people pick this as their favourite R.E.M. It’s pretty awesome! I prefer some of the albums they did later, but their sound is incredibly fleshed out here, especially for a debut.
4/5
Masayoshi Takanaka - An Insatiable High (1977)
A pretty easy-going jazz record with enough of a funky edge to keep it an engaging listen. I feel like the city pop elements go over surprisingly well too (thx @baconpiez)
3.5/5
A pretty easy-going jazz record with enough of a funky edge to keep it an engaging listen. I feel like the city pop elements go over surprisingly well too (thx @baconpiez)
3.5/5
Radiohead - Amnesiac (2001)
A cold, uninviting listen that’s nevertheless gratifying once it clicks with you. On the album, Yorke sings over some pretty subversive instrumentals like he has nothing to lose, but in a sad way.
4/5
A cold, uninviting listen that’s nevertheless gratifying once it clicks with you. On the album, Yorke sings over some pretty subversive instrumentals like he has nothing to lose, but in a sad way.
4/5
R.E.M. - New Adventures in Hi-Fi (1996)
Another solid R.E.M. album that helps solidify their status as alt rock titans. It’s not always top tier R.E.M. though, as I feel this could’ve benefitted from punchier hooks and possibly a trimmer runtime.
3.5/5
Another solid R.E.M. album that helps solidify their status as alt rock titans. It’s not always top tier R.E.M. though, as I feel this could’ve benefitted from punchier hooks and possibly a trimmer runtime.
3.5/5
Radiohead - The Bends (1995)
Yup, this is pretty awesome. Radiohead settles on a sound that works pretty well for them, and one that’s quite different Amnesiac. Perhaps not every song hits the same, but this is some quality sadboi stuff.
4/5
Yup, this is pretty awesome. Radiohead settles on a sound that works pretty well for them, and one that’s quite different Amnesiac. Perhaps not every song hits the same, but this is some quality sadboi stuff.
4/5
U.S. Girls - Heavy Light (2020)
It’s fine. There’s a solid amount of memorable moments. I wish her voice was more soulful since, ya know, it’s a soul album.
3/5
It’s fine. There’s a solid amount of memorable moments. I wish her voice was more soulful since, ya know, it’s a soul album.
3/5
Ramones - Leave Home (1977)
I feel dumber after listening to this, but that’s because these guys put all their energy towards making catchy rock ragers. There’s a few questionable cuts, but I love this thing all things considered.
4/5
I feel dumber after listening to this, but that’s because these guys put all their energy towards making catchy rock ragers. There’s a few questionable cuts, but I love this thing all things considered.
4/5
shit I broke the thread. I’ll keep replying to this thread, but here’s 3 albums that aren’t attached https://twitter.com/camsoprano/status/1240073199284518912?s=21 https://twitter.com/CamSoprano/status/1240073199284518912
Lil Uzi Vert - Eternal Atake (Deluxe) - LUV vs. the World 2 (2020)
Yeah the new tracks haven’t changed my mind much. There are more features on the first disk, which is nice I suppose
Yeah the new tracks haven’t changed my mind much. There are more features on the first disk, which is nice I suppose
R.A.P. Ferreira and The Jefferson Park Boys - Purple Moonlight Pages (2020)
Ok, this is awesome. Took me a while to get into it, but the beats are fire, the rapping is tight, and I get more from the poetry the more that I listen to it. It might grow on me even more too tbh.
4/5
Ok, this is awesome. Took me a while to get into it, but the beats are fire, the rapping is tight, and I get more from the poetry the more that I listen to it. It might grow on me even more too tbh.
4/5
Princess Nokia - Everything Sucks (2020)
Idk, sounds pretty good to me. I don’t understand the low average on rym. Maybe it’s a bit silly, but that’s part of the reason it sounds so distinct. Def better than Everything is Beautiful.
3.5/5
Idk, sounds pretty good to me. I don’t understand the low average on rym. Maybe it’s a bit silly, but that’s part of the reason it sounds so distinct. Def better than Everything is Beautiful.
3.5/5
Might retire this thread, I keep falling behind 
idk tho
idk tho
Code Orange - Underneath (2020)
I love how the glitch, electronic, and industrial metal influences shake up the usual metalcore shenanigans. The main downside is that I find the alt rock/alt metal passages can drag on.
3.5/5
I love how the glitch, electronic, and industrial metal influences shake up the usual metalcore shenanigans. The main downside is that I find the alt rock/alt metal passages can drag on.
3.5/5
Ramones - Ramones (1976)
Now this is punk ROCK. They’re a bit less ambitious in this debut than they were in Leaving Home, but I also find them to be a bit rawer and probably even stupider. It’s a quick, unchallenging listen, sure, but it’s gonna get replayed a lot.
4.5/5
Now this is punk ROCK. They’re a bit less ambitious in this debut than they were in Leaving Home, but I also find them to be a bit rawer and probably even stupider. It’s a quick, unchallenging listen, sure, but it’s gonna get replayed a lot.
4.5/5
The Microphones - The Glow Pt. 2 (2001)
I love how Phil Elverum’s beautiful, dispirited voice shines through the borderline nasty lofi production. Add a splash of psychedelia and you have a wonderfully overwhelming piece of work (thx @NlCKDOOODY)
4.5/5
I love how Phil Elverum’s beautiful, dispirited voice shines through the borderline nasty lofi production. Add a splash of psychedelia and you have a wonderfully overwhelming piece of work (thx @NlCKDOOODY)
4.5/5
R.E.M. - Reckoning (1984)
One of my favs from the early R.E.M. era where it’s hard to parse what Stipe’s on about. Maybe “Camera” drags on a bit, but it’s great stuff overall. I certainly see why these guys are jangle pop pioneers.
4/5
One of my favs from the early R.E.M. era where it’s hard to parse what Stipe’s on about. Maybe “Camera” drags on a bit, but it’s great stuff overall. I certainly see why these guys are jangle pop pioneers.
4/5
Jay Electronica - A Written Testimony (2020)
I feel that, at least from an instrumental and production standpoint, this is pretty questionable for a mainstream release. But hey, it kinda works, and it’s hard to complain about the rapping from the Jays.
3/5
I feel that, at least from an instrumental and production standpoint, this is pretty questionable for a mainstream release. But hey, it kinda works, and it’s hard to complain about the rapping from the Jays.
3/5
Radiohead - Hail to the Thief (2003)
I don’t know if I could say a bad word about this album. The beats are mind-melting, the lyrics are amazing, and Yorke’s vocals continue to be insanely unique. I love how the band seemingly descends into madness at multiple points.
4.5/5
I don’t know if I could say a bad word about this album. The beats are mind-melting, the lyrics are amazing, and Yorke’s vocals continue to be insanely unique. I love how the band seemingly descends into madness at multiple points.
4.5/5
Ramones - Road to Ruin (1978)
These guys just continue to impress. I used to love I Wanna Be Sedated as a kid, and I’m glad the rest of the album delivers as well. The band again demonstrates an ear for catchy, simple choruses and they know how to make a hard-as-nails rocker
4/5
These guys just continue to impress. I used to love I Wanna Be Sedated as a kid, and I’m glad the rest of the album delivers as well. The band again demonstrates an ear for catchy, simple choruses and they know how to make a hard-as-nails rocker
4/5
Machine Girl - U-Void Synthesizer (2020)
An album I’d describe as interesting, but maybe not necessarily good.
2.5/5
An album I’d describe as interesting, but maybe not necessarily good.
2.5/5
Spectral Lore & Mare Cognitum - Wanderers: Astrology of the Nine (2020)
Certainly some well put together atmospheric black metal, but it doesn’t strike me as particularly mind blowing. Maybe part of my apprehension is due to the damn length of this thing.
3/5
Certainly some well put together atmospheric black metal, but it doesn’t strike me as particularly mind blowing. Maybe part of my apprehension is due to the damn length of this thing.
3/5
The Microphones - It Was Hot, We Stayed in the Water (2000)
I’m definitely in love with the way these guys produce an album. I’m finding this one to be a bit less poignant than The Glow Pt. 2, but this is still great. Love the contributions from the female vocalist too.
4/5
I’m definitely in love with the way these guys produce an album. I’m finding this one to be a bit less poignant than The Glow Pt. 2, but this is still great. Love the contributions from the female vocalist too.
4/5
The Weeknd - After Hours (2020)
The euphoric and in-your-face synths do wonders to diversify and elevate the crooning that The Weeknd’s known for. I love how The Weeknd borrows so heavily from the 80s and doesn’t sacrifice his unique sound in the process.
4/5
The euphoric and in-your-face synths do wonders to diversify and elevate the crooning that The Weeknd’s known for. I love how The Weeknd borrows so heavily from the 80s and doesn’t sacrifice his unique sound in the process.
4/5
Childish Gambino - 3.15.20 (2020)
It’s alright. Some good ideas, but questionable execution at times.
3/5
It’s alright. Some good ideas, but questionable execution at times.
3/5
Run the Jewels - Run the Jewels (2013)
Idk why I haven’t listened to this much before now, but what’s here is really good. It’s just a bit rough around the edges, and the duo undoubtedly improve in every imaginable way in their following 2 records.
3.5/5
Idk why I haven’t listened to this much before now, but what’s here is really good. It’s just a bit rough around the edges, and the duo undoubtedly improve in every imaginable way in their following 2 records.
3.5/5
Ramones - Rocket to Russia (1977)
Easy to see why people say this is the band at their peak. I think I slightly prefer self-titled, but this one goes pretty much just as hard. It might be a little funnier too.
4.5/5
Easy to see why people say this is the band at their peak. I think I slightly prefer self-titled, but this one goes pretty much just as hard. It might be a little funnier too.
4.5/5
Sweven - The Eternal Resonance (2020)
The unkempt vocals kinda turned me off at first, but now I think they add a lot to the record. Instrumenally, the album sounds gargantuan; I love the mood the band creates.
3.5/5
The unkempt vocals kinda turned me off at first, but now I think they add a lot to the record. Instrumenally, the album sounds gargantuan; I love the mood the band creates.
3.5/5
Radiohead - In Rainbows (2007)
I’ve been grappling with this album for a little while now, partly because of the immense amount of hype behind it. Is it the 8th best album of all time? I don’t think so but it’s undoubtedly a creative master stroke. A supreme art rock album
4.5/5
I’ve been grappling with this album for a little while now, partly because of the immense amount of hype behind it. Is it the 8th best album of all time? I don’t think so but it’s undoubtedly a creative master stroke. A supreme art rock album
4.5/5
The Microphones - Mount Eerie (2003)
Wow wow wow! I was expecting something along the lines of The Glow, Pt. 2 and IWHWSITW, but the band truly took things to a new level on this one. It’s some transcendental occult shit that still sounds true to the Microphones’ ethos.
4.5/5
Wow wow wow! I was expecting something along the lines of The Glow, Pt. 2 and IWHWSITW, but the band truly took things to a new level on this one. It’s some transcendental occult shit that still sounds true to the Microphones’ ethos.
4.5/5
Run-D.M.C. - Raising Hell (1986)
These guys know how to rock the mic and get your pulse pounding with electrifying beats. The silly lyrics and simple rhyming just make it more charming... but let’s just say a few lyrics didn’t age very well. Other than that, clear classic.
4/5
These guys know how to rock the mic and get your pulse pounding with electrifying beats. The silly lyrics and simple rhyming just make it more charming... but let’s just say a few lyrics didn’t age very well. Other than that, clear classic.
4/5
Sex Pistols - Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the Sex Pistols (1977)
Idc if you think it’s overrated, I think the quality of this LP is undeniable. In the grand scheme of things, I suppose there are a few weak moments, but it sure is an explosive debut. Pretty essential punk.
4/5
Idc if you think it’s overrated, I think the quality of this LP is undeniable. In the grand scheme of things, I suppose there are a few weak moments, but it sure is an explosive debut. Pretty essential punk.
4/5
Haru Nemuri - Lovetheism (2020)
A sweet and artful release from Nemuri. It could have been arranged more carefully in certain areas, but I’m still very much enjoying it. One of the best EPs of the year so far.
3.5/5
A sweet and artful release from Nemuri. It could have been arranged more carefully in certain areas, but I’m still very much enjoying it. One of the best EPs of the year so far.
3.5/5
Dua Lipa - Future Nostalgia (2020)
Synthpop albums that go this hard track-for-track are quite rare. Dua Lipa clearly has a great ear for rowdy, danceable beats that are still fun after multiple listens. Her passionate vocals further help elevate this thing to a new level.
4/5
Synthpop albums that go this hard track-for-track are quite rare. Dua Lipa clearly has a great ear for rowdy, danceable beats that are still fun after multiple listens. Her passionate vocals further help elevate this thing to a new level.
4/5
Horse Lords - The Common Task (2020)
Imagine the quirky and avant-garde tendencies of a good Frank Zappa album, but make it math rock. This surely is going to be one of the best of 2020 for me.
4/5
Imagine the quirky and avant-garde tendencies of a good Frank Zappa album, but make it math rock. This surely is going to be one of the best of 2020 for me.
4/5
The Garden - Kiss My Super Bowl Ring (2020)
The ideal listen for someone who has a short attention span but loves hard music. Not everything works, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have a lot of fun with this.
3.5/5
The ideal listen for someone who has a short attention span but loves hard music. Not everything works, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have a lot of fun with this.
3.5/5
Serge Gainsbourg - Histoire de Melody Nelson (1971)
Super alluring, and I can see why this is considered to be a classic. The concept though is, uh, not something I can get behind at all. I think 3.5/5 is pretty fair.
Super alluring, and I can see why this is considered to be a classic. The concept though is, uh, not something I can get behind at all. I think 3.5/5 is pretty fair.
Sufjan Stevens & Lowell Brams - Aporia (2020)
Mostly pretty boring stuff that goes pretty much nowhere. Some beautiful moments of clarity keep me from disliking this. I’ve never been a huge fan of Sufjan’s side projects, so it’s not super disappointing.
2.5/5
Mostly pretty boring stuff that goes pretty much nowhere. Some beautiful moments of clarity keep me from disliking this. I’ve never been a huge fan of Sufjan’s side projects, so it’s not super disappointing.
2.5/5
Don Toliver - Heaven or Hell (2020)
He has a bit of a unique voice, but that’s the best thing I can say about this project.
2/5
He has a bit of a unique voice, but that’s the best thing I can say about this project.
2/5
Sleater-Kinney - No Cities to Love (2015)
I don’t think this is anyone’s favourite Sleater-Kinney album, but I think a lot of this goes hard. I only wish it was a little more consistent.
3.5/5
I don’t think this is anyone’s favourite Sleater-Kinney album, but I think a lot of this goes hard. I only wish it was a little more consistent.
3.5/5
Thundercat - It Is What It Is (2020)
I feel like an old man saying this but the modern, overly clean, and psychedelic production sucks a lot of the life out of this album. It’s soul and funk on paper, but I don’t feel it. Occasionally it coalesces into something beautiful.
2.5/5
I feel like an old man saying this but the modern, overly clean, and psychedelic production sucks a lot of the life out of this album. It’s soul and funk on paper, but I don’t feel it. Occasionally it coalesces into something beautiful.
2.5/5
Yves Tumor - Heaven to a Tortured Mind (2020)
I definitely respect this album, but it’s not fully clicking with me. I think there are a number of instances where it’s more cumbersome than cutting edge. It’s kinda a shame, especially since I’m in love with the intro track.
3/5
I definitely respect this album, but it’s not fully clicking with me. I think there are a number of instances where it’s more cumbersome than cutting edge. It’s kinda a shame, especially since I’m in love with the intro track.
3/5
Radiohead - Kid A (2000)
Everything is in its right place indeed. What an immaculately composed record, front-to-back. I can now officially understand why Radiohead are considered to be some of the best to ever do it.
5/5
Everything is in its right place indeed. What an immaculately composed record, front-to-back. I can now officially understand why Radiohead are considered to be some of the best to ever do it.
5/5
Sleep - Dopesmoker (2003)
It probably just sounds like repetitive nonsense to those who aren’t in love with stoner/doom metal, but damn this is an unrelenting, hypnotic journey. The super tight performances and the inescapable drone do wonders to enhance this album’s mood.
4.5/5
It probably just sounds like repetitive nonsense to those who aren’t in love with stoner/doom metal, but damn this is an unrelenting, hypnotic journey. The super tight performances and the inescapable drone do wonders to enhance this album’s mood.
4.5/5
