The Lemon Twigs - I Just Can’t Get Over Losing You
55

its pretty much just about okay and standard twigs fare that stays enjoyable but kinda just "oh this is a song that is playing"

Calm - Calm
65

pretty nice. duster doing some sleepy post hardcore.

MF DOOM - Born Like This
85

MF DOOM: 7/7

okay this is EASILY the best MF DOOM project. his extremely technical style blends so perfectly with these outwardly darker and angrier beats/themes. it feels like a final statement that says everything he was hiding or suppressing. pretty amazing album. GAZZILLION EAR is my favorite song of his by a longshot

Harry Styles - Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.
15

how are you going to say you're influenced by LCD Soundsystem and have the most bland milquetoast and undanceable dance pop instrumentals since Meghan Trainor

Cash Only Tony's - Demo
85

its peak #lovescreamo

Zachshots - Zachshots
75

Quite cute, nice little indie folk release :)

MF DOOM - MM..FOOD
65

MF DOOM: 6/7

a lot more fun to listen to than a lot of his previous work in this very sample-heavy and more technically focused style. i think its getting closer to something I could spend a few relistens on. picking and choosing your favorite from MM..FOOD is certainly the way to go though.

Viktor Vaughn - Venomous Villain
70

MF DOOM: 5/7

funny enough, I've enjoyed VV:2 the most so far, the more intense and groovy beats work so well along with the storytelling here. big fan of this one, reminds me of classic 90s hip hop

Geese - Live at Third Man Records
60

pretty good live performance

Adele - 30
30

its in my collection so i was forced to listen and i did not enjoy it just like i thought i would not enjoy it

Madvillain - Madvillainy
65

dont crucify me

Viktor Vaughn - Vaudeville Villain
65

MF DOOM: 3/7

A pretty hefty step up: the darker and more gloomy atmosphere really goes a long way here.

King Geedorah - Take Me to Your Leader
55

MF DOOM: 2/7

it's wildly impressive how there is just so much going on in every song he makes. it's just such a trip to listen to, and I can't fully focus. a little better than doomsday, still not something i feel inclined to revisit

MF DOOM - Operation: Doomsday
50

MF DOOM: 1/7

not really my cup of tea, but a fun listen.
i haven't really had much to say about albums as of late...

Mazzy Star - Among My Swan
100

idc i love it to death

Cindy Lee - What's Tonight to Eternity
85

absolutely gorgeous, certainly adding to my rotation!!

Orchid - Chaos Is Me
100

the most transgender albums are those with screaming and way too much distortion. i am so glad i FINALLY got onto orchid

Mitski - Nothing's About to Happen to Me
70

as much as id like to rate higher i really think this isnt quite what it could've been. more inconsistent than i'd like. I'll Change For You is really really good though

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