"rubberneck" is not only (un)familiar.'s debut album, it's also a portrayal of pain that just feels surreal.
To start off, this album's production is jaw-droppingly detailed and refined. Every track feels like a view into some twisted dimension, where everything is bit-crushed and distorted to hell and back. Whether it be the flowing, high-pitched melody on "we are your friends" or the glitching, skipping synthwork on "i don't fit into small ... read more
A great collection of sounds way back. Across its pretty short runtime of around 15 minutes, this little EP manages to create a strong atmosphere that represents the early, more "wild and adventurous" era of the internet and computer usage in general.
The song titles help a lot with visualizing the various aspects of said era; The opener "Pangea (Wide Open Sea)" feels like you're booting up your brand new Windows XP™ computer and explore for a while, with its ... read more
Simply a classic. Excellent Pop Rap bangers back-to-back. Lyrics are heartfelt and uplifting, and they're mixed with memorable, catchy instrumentals, making the album one of the most replayable I have ever heard. Kanye is simply flowing over these beats like water with such energy and passion, it's hard not to smile while listening. I love the album cover, especially for its pretty colors and cute interpretation of the Graduation Bear. My favorites are "I Wonder", "Good ... read more