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ALBUM OF THE MONTH: March 2021
★★★★★★★★☆☆
8.1/10
Another position in this year’s hall of fame, this time the album that totally caught me by surprise, and I’m so glad I have stumbled upon it.
“Freedom Fables” is a combination of jazz-fusion, funk, and afrobeat, serving you grooves so hard they make your face melt. If the opening track “Morning Light” doesn’t convince you with its smooth, but well-known funk/R&B sound, give ... read more
★★★★★★★★☆☆
8.1/10
Another position in this year’s hall of fame, this time the album that totally caught me by surprise, and I’m so glad I have stumbled upon it.
“Freedom Fables” is a combination of jazz-fusion, funk, and afrobeat, serving you grooves so hard they make your face melt. If the opening track “Morning Light” doesn’t convince you with its smooth, but well-known funk/R&B sound, give ... read more
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★★★★★★★☆☆☆
7.3/10
I'm really happy that this didn't turn out to be an average k-pop record, because otherwise, @ParthanyJobtano would almost certainly have to threaten me with a kitchen knife and that is not a situation I'm particularly interested in participating in. Actually, "timeabout," turned out to be one of the grooviest releases of the year so far.
This little EP is based on a rather typical scheme of Korean, and generally eastern-Asian music, which means ... read more
7.3/10
I'm really happy that this didn't turn out to be an average k-pop record, because otherwise, @ParthanyJobtano would almost certainly have to threaten me with a kitchen knife and that is not a situation I'm particularly interested in participating in. Actually, "timeabout," turned out to be one of the grooviest releases of the year so far.
This little EP is based on a rather typical scheme of Korean, and generally eastern-Asian music, which means ... read more
★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
5.1/10
The tragic "Tomorrows" trilogy is finally coming to an end, a trilogy filled with rushed, pseudo-experimental songs, and the same, constantly repeating ideas, a trilogy that could've been easily narrowed to just ten songs, which would've probably made it infinitely more interesting and remarkable.
The whole idea of making a triple album is something you have to really think through and without a strict sketch or concept, it's definitely a ... read more
5.1/10
The tragic "Tomorrows" trilogy is finally coming to an end, a trilogy filled with rushed, pseudo-experimental songs, and the same, constantly repeating ideas, a trilogy that could've been easily narrowed to just ten songs, which would've probably made it infinitely more interesting and remarkable.
The whole idea of making a triple album is something you have to really think through and without a strict sketch or concept, it's definitely a ... read more
★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
6.9/10
Two things that prevent "The Battle at Garden's Gate" from receiving a higher score:
- The singles are the most memorable tracks on the whole record, so that's very unfortunate, everything besides them sounds incredibly similar;
- The vocalist, even though his scale is impressive, is mostly S C R E E A A M I N G at the top of his lungs, making each passing song more and more tedious to listen to.
I don't want to be another person bragging ... read more
6.9/10
Two things that prevent "The Battle at Garden's Gate" from receiving a higher score:
- The singles are the most memorable tracks on the whole record, so that's very unfortunate, everything besides them sounds incredibly similar;
- The vocalist, even though his scale is impressive, is mostly S C R E E A A M I N G at the top of his lungs, making each passing song more and more tedious to listen to.
I don't want to be another person bragging ... read more
★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
5.6/10
Jon Hopkins went in a very serene direction, and probably too serene even, because "Piano Versions", although undeniably is a beautiful set of tracks, doesn't provide any memorable moments or particularly touching sounds. It's a nice and calm composition that feels too much like a background piece.
5.6/10
Jon Hopkins went in a very serene direction, and probably too serene even, because "Piano Versions", although undeniably is a beautiful set of tracks, doesn't provide any memorable moments or particularly touching sounds. It's a nice and calm composition that feels too much like a background piece.
★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
5.8/10
It feels heavily improvised, and it sometimes comes out a little untasteful or out of control. But apart from that, "Pulse of Defiance" serves a varied, rich, and atmospheric palette of eery synths, weird percussive lines, and a whole lot of meditative, hypnotic styles.
5.8/10
It feels heavily improvised, and it sometimes comes out a little untasteful or out of control. But apart from that, "Pulse of Defiance" serves a varied, rich, and atmospheric palette of eery synths, weird percussive lines, and a whole lot of meditative, hypnotic styles.
Shoutbox
Mar 26, 2021
I love the idea you have of going through decades.
Thank you for providing the list as well, I may use your 1950s one in the future for music discovery.
Thank you for providing the list as well, I may use your 1950s one in the future for music discovery.
Mar 26, 2021
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2021 ALBUMS OF THE MONTH:
January ★★★★★★★★☆☆ 8.6/10
Another Sky - "Music for Winter Vol.1"
February ★★★★★★★★☆☆ 8.2/10
Black Country, New Road - "For the First Time"
March ★★★★★★★★☆☆ 8.1/10
Nubiyan Twist - "Freedom Fables"
January ★★★★★★★★☆☆ 8.6/10
Another Sky - "Music for Winter Vol.1"
February ★★★★★★★★☆☆ 8.2/10
Black Country, New Road - "For the First Time"
March ★★★★★★★★☆☆ 8.1/10
Nubiyan Twist - "Freedom Fables"
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