Foo Fighters albums read like a book in the mind of Dave, here it is trying to create a rock album and then an acoustic album, clearly separated with their own messages.
Also, Friend of a Friend
Unlike most re-masterings this one actually improved upon the sound, without taking away from the sound of the album as a whole which is a conundrum that seems to exist only in the world of remastering, masterpieces.
The only thing I would have asked to be changed here, is the introduction of the bass seen in newer performances of "Sanctified" which so greatly improves upon the song.
"That's What I Get" seems to be the song most benefited by this remastering. so if you're ... read more
Forest Swords has given anxiety a voice here, things glitch slowly and in a broken manner
As a long time listener of Forest Swords one can't help but feel that the sonic dynasty Forest Swords had been laboring towards has finally been reached, as evidenced by The Highest Flood,
Each and every song seems to have a different instrument at its core, which Matt has managed to master in his own way, suited for his world of sound. This album will no doubt be seminal to the Forest Swords universe, ... read more
Now that it's officially out you have no excuse. I've always been a sucker for fluid albums,
And while this album is only 8 tracks you hardly notice as each song flows into the next, it never stops. That being said I wish this album had more tracks.
Update: after numerous listens this album does lose a bit of its shine. Which perhaps returns to my earlier criticism of 8 tracks being just too few, it makes listening to this album months later uneventful
But I feel it should be re-stated that ... read more
If the 20/20 Experience was the most surprisingly good album of 2013 (What a fucking year in music)
This is the most disappointing, just ew.
I feel this "song" is definitely in the running for the worst song ever made, thoughts?
This "best of" album does its job, it introduces you to the sheer volume of Depeche Mode hits without ruining its structure.
Great place to start for newcomers of Depeche Mode trying to revisit this dynasty of electronica.
Go ahead and call it a political album, its shit mate.
Never has a Depeche mode album been so underwhelming.
Do not get me wrong this is a good album,
But wow some songs seem but fungus growing alongside other songs here. That is the difference in quality of the songs found here.
Understandably this can happen with a self-released debut, and this album definitely plants the seeds for what will no doubt be a huge sophomore album.
One thing this album does entirely succeed in, is setting a mood, and this will no doubt be what River Tiber becomes known for.
Anything with James Blakes voice accompanying it is worth a listen, that's a statement that has rung true for the last 6 years.
It doesn't rank highly on Mount Kimbie's instrumentational chops, but it does fit well in the world of James Blake.
A bit of a mess admittedly that falls apart quite spectacularly in its chorus but that seems to be the way Blake likes it lately.
It's also a good indication of how Mount Kimbie plan on growing their sound, therefore I find this a good single, even ... read more
Well worth a listen,
Loyle adds to the already impressive list of well created debut albums in the hip-hop community,
His style is also a rarity in UK hip hop where grime rules, Loyle has taken to a jazz backdrop, predominately seen in the LA community.
Favourite songs: Damselfly, Ain't Nothing Changed (what a pairing) , The Seamstress, +44
Reminds me of: Archy Marshall, BBNG & Yellow Days
If for some reason you want to get into Limp Bizkit, this album would be the place to start.. and probably finish.
An album strung together by half songs and average singles that would have been better served as deep cuts on an actual fleshed out album.
I mean it is Limp Bizkit, so oh well
Again, this continues the upward trend of Khaled's music,
None the less, this is a DJ KHALED, WE THE BEST, track so there is nothing of substance here.
It's a good sign for most Khaled fans, and STANS who jump at any song with Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper etc.
Enjoy I guess.
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There is a level of mastery here undeniable, and once you look up Ryuichi Sakamoto, it affirms everything heard here.
An acclaimed artist, with a full life, a full discography. You would be a fool to miss this collective piece of art.
Favourite song: full moon (follows the words of writer Paul Bowles) fun fact the book was made into a film called The Sheltering Sky, a film that Ryuichi Sakamoto scored and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score off of. It all comes full circle ... read more
Fuck yes,
The vocals could use some cleaning up though, I don't know if it was poor mastering or by design but the vocals are annoyingly misplaced.
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