Have a Nice Life may not have given us Deathconsciousness part two but Dan Barrett sure did 🔥🔥🔥 (before you come at me with pitchforks just know I gave The Unnatural World an 84). Also, obvious TW for suicide and depression.

Giles Corey is the defining solo album by Dan Barrett, who has taken on many solo efforts throughout his career, but is most known for being one half of the rock duo Have a Nice Life. However this self titled album is an absolutely harrowing experience from start ... read more

Sometimes nothing is louder than anything can ever be, and that nothingness can become everything.

There really isn't a greater feeling than when an album just clicks. All of a sudden you can feel every single moment on a much deeper level. The music engulfs you and surrounds you in its alluring atmosphere. You're able to truly feel every little emotion the creator hoped to encapsulate. From dread to hope, from inescapable depression to unexplainable exuberance, from an endless nothingness to ... read more

Yasiin Bey discography dive #3/6: The New Danger.
It's bad, no it's good, no it's not, wtf is happening? That's pretty much my reaction upon returning to this. I remembered having mixed thoughts on this record originally, but now I really think this record is a mess.

First off, this project is very... confusing. Yasiin Bey almost entirely ditches his previous sound for a more rock n' roll (and soul?) heavy soundscape, and to put things bluntly, I'm not a fan. I understand the idea of trying to ... read more

This shit needs more recognition. What an absolutely beautiful yet heart crushing experience.

This is my first experience with Low Roar, and I didn't really have much background going into this, but I'll just say holy shit this won't be my last time listening to them. 0 is an incredibly captivating emotional journey from start to finish. These beautifully painted canvases are so lush and textured, and full of such mesmerizing progressive movements that immerse the listener in this heavenly, ... read more

Yasiin Bey discography dive #2/6: Black on Both Sides.
Just over a year since Black Star, Yasiin makes his solo debut and constructs his magnum opus.

After the commercial success of Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star, Yasiin Bey finally makes his solo debut, and boy did he go in on this one. His flows and mic presence are at its absolute peak, and he takes on even more bold and ambitious lyrical subjects. This is one of the very few hip hop albums I'd label as "tpab before ... read more

Yasiin Bey discography dive #1/6: Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star.
My first true deep dive, and we're starting off with a banger.

With this being the first installment of the series, I should probably give a brief background on Yasiin Bey, AKA Mos Def. Yasiin grew up in Brooklyn and was an early part of the Soulquarians movement, one of the most underrated and under-appreciated movements in hip hop. However, he wouldn't get on Questlove's radar until after this release. Prior to this ... read more

This is the real deal Tame Impala album. If you want to hear some absolutely brain melting production along with bittersweet, angelic vocals, then this is your album.

Three years after Kevin Parker's previous release: Lonerism, which featured a more rough and rock influenced soundscape, Kevin decides to switch up his sound to a more lush and vibrant soundscape. An unexpected but very welcome approach. Kevin elects to instead send the listener on an immersive psychedelic trip with a captivating ... read more

Black Thought, J Dilla, D'Angelo, Common, Erykah Badu, Mos Def... You heard me right. These are all generational talents that all left their fingerprints on this monumental peice of artistry.

I should probably give some context. It's 1999, gangsta rap is on it's way out and more funk and jazz based hip hop movements are on their way in. With the likes of Outkast, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Common, Q-Tip, and The Roots all gaining traction. Now what makes The Roots stand out? They were a hip hop ... read more

Unsilent Death is brutal, aggressive, and absolutely unrelenting for it's entire 14 minute runtime.

Despite that short runtime, this record has a lot of substance to offer. This pummeling atmosphere is actually very dynamic, with each track managing to sound unique and maintaining character. I've heard plenty of grindcore and power violence projects where all the tracks just run together and don't show much creativity or deviation, Nails however dodges those issues and holds a tight grasp on ... read more

It has officially been 30 years since Trent Reznor released his magnum opus, and crafted the crown jewel of industrial rock.

First off, this thing was VERY ahead of its time. With this album featuring intense and aggressive production, while still carrying a coherent and emotional story throughout the entire project, this LP takes ambition to another level. Reznor took unbelievable risks creating this record, but it aged like fine wine. Setting the bar for industrial rock incredibly high, and ... read more

Holy fucking shit. Just when I think I've heard every gut wrenching moment from one of my favorite bands, I get hit with this steamroller.

This has got to be one of the most powerful and potent pieces of music I have ever heard. Two hours of just pure awe inspiring and mind boggling performances. They manage to craft these beautiful, larger than life, immersive experiences every time without fail, but this had me transcending to a higher dimension for its entire two hour runtime. The crushing ... read more

My insufferable music taste chapter... 708? God I need to go outside. Every day I think about how much easier my life would be if I just liked Drake and 21 Savage or some shit. Instead I'm cursed to like shit like this.

I actually had this album at an 80 for the longest time, but after relistening to this recently and loving it, I felt the need to bump it up and write a review on it. I also initially thought The Money Store was not very accessible at all, but honestly after an unhealthy ... read more

My God is this album disturbing.

As someone who's sanity is lonnngg gone, this album pokes my curiosity a lot. I'm often looking for music that pushes me out of my comfort zone and this is definitely one of them. I was genuinely disturbed and intrigued throughout the entire experience.

The soundscape, while blunt and clear at times, is overall more of an atmospheric soundscape and is eerily hypnotic on numerous occasions. Coil takes on more of a minimalist approach with these instramentals, ... read more

This is chaotic music done right.

Black Midi is no stranger to chaotic and unique soundscapes, as they're home to some of the best left field albums in recent memory, but this project in particular is just on another level.

Hellfire, as the name suggests, is an absolutely hectic and wild journey. From the electric high speed rollercoasters to the beautiful and enchanting moments, Black Midi perfects it all. The atmosphere on this project is very energetic and frantic. With sporadic ... read more

Bottomless Pit shows Death Grips at the peak of the powers and showcases their most refined sound, and almost feels like the culmination of all their previous work in one album. Some of their loudest and most violent work is showcased on this LP, along with the unique and nonsensical lyrics we all know and love.

The production on this project I feel is the most complete Death Grips has crafted. It's as in your face and aggressive as it's always been with intense crushing blows throughout the ... read more

Black Country New Road crafts such a beautiful and rich world filled with both cheerful and heart crushing moments throughout this flawless piece of artistry.

Sonically this project is just so clear and refreshing. The muti layered instramentals are incredibly lush and full. The absolute roller coaster that the listener gets sent on with this project makes the climaxes hit exceptionally hard. From the joy of Chaos Space Marine to the devastation of The Place Where He Inserted the Blade, their ... read more

In over 50 years of hip hop, we have never had, and probably will never have another record quite like this. Nine top tier emcees, all with elite lyrical prowess, flawless production that stands the test of time to this day, and has proven to be one of the most influential records in hip hop.

The production is very gritty and raw, and noticeably unique from any other Wu-Tang album. RZA's signature snares and old martial art samples give this album a lot of character, while still playing to the ... read more

Someone, someplace, Dope rules this place

This. This thing right here. Talk about an album full of just unapologetic fucking bangers. Some of the heaviest production you'll hear just decimates everything in its unrelenting path. The soundscape is absolutely pummeling and even hypnotic at times. The band does a great job with this slower, meatier tempo but also captures every lively moment with pure aggression.

There aren't enough words to describe how heavy and fucking powerful this is. It ... read more

After all these years I think I finally understand why 6 was scared of 7.

This album may not be as hypnotizing and mesmerizing as Aphex's previous album, Selected Ambient Works 85-92, however this project takes on a much darker and haunting soundscape. Every second is filled with flawlessly crafted beats that have so much texture and density to them. He creates such an immersive experience that can easily take you away.

There are so many unique and moving elements being brought in throughout ... read more

Sufjan never fails to tug on my emotions just a little bit, but this one in particular just has so much character. The horns, the trumpets, the violins, and the chroirs all contribute to what is Sufjan's most lush and vibrant soundscape.

Like most Sufjan projects it's sad and somber, but the variety and large scale of emotions he's able to tackle on this LP is very impressive. Sufjan's excellent songwriting is on full display as he's able to craft such a beautiful world with heartwrenching ... read more