Here is some fun personal lore: I was driving with my roommate while playing "feelslikeimfallinginlove" but since I drive an old model I have one of those bluetooth transmitters which projects a high-pitched squeal through the music. My friend said, "I want to enjoy the music but you're making me listen to the mosquito version" which was so funny, that I made a mosquito edit of the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MckZo7DOnyI

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One of my criticisms for "The Tortured Poet's Department" was that many of the elements felt derivative of her earlier work. Unfortunately I believe this comment applies to "The Life of a Showgirl" as well, as anything interesting feels cliche or overly familiar. This is evident immediately with "The Fate of Ophelia", with a chorus which feels way too cliche with a mundane instrumental. Funny enough, the song begins with a pleasant keyboard which had me ... read more

I initially only listened to the shorter half of the album rather than the extended mixes, but then I wondered if this was illegal. Upon seeing that the extended songs are the ones that compliment their former metal album, "PetroDragonic Apocalypse ..." I decided to go ahead and embrace the 88 minute runtime.

After drummer Michael Cavanagh obtained an electronic drum, the band explored a futuristic sound with an electropop genre. They were also eager to return to an electronic ... read more

This one took AWHILE to grow on me. I listened to it twice, and even though I was warming up to heavy metal, I was not on board for the PetroDragonic Apocalypse :(. But right now it's currently hot AS FUCK in Ontario and my apartment is BOILING (NO AIR CONDITONING LETS GOOOO) and I'm finally ready for this fucking album!!!!!

"Infest the Rats' Nest" was an experimental effort for them to explore the thrash metal genre since they grew up with it. However they quickly ... read more

Although it's currently winter in Australia, the album's soundscape feels absolutely perfect for the summer here in North America. I could easily imagine this album performed live with a beach in the background, or played on a boombox while cooking steak on the BBQ. Stu Mackenzie described this album as a "really fun weekend with your mates", so they clearly hit the mark.

My favourite component of this album is that the tracks fire accessible blues rock riffs that progress ... read more

It always feels somewhat surreal after an artist releases years after I finished their discography. It requires returning to a list that I created in a vastly different period of my life, and it can sort of re-open my fascination with the artist. When going through St. Vincent's discography I thought, "wow this is some of the best music I've ever heard" and then dipped, hardly returning to her. Needless to say, I'm glad to be back!

Although "All Born Screaming" doesn't ... read more

The discourse around Taylor Swift has been really interesting, as she's simultaneously overhated while also overly exalted. This album is an example of a project that has garnered a lot of intense disdain and praise that I don't think it deserves. People are quick to rip her apart as an artist, and people are quick to discuss her as if she's a deity that can't do anything wrong.

I do think the reason a lot of people are upset is because this album doesn't explore anything new. I swear that the ... read more

I don't really write reviews anymore, but going through this band's discography was SUCH a commitment last year, so I refuse to let my ranking be outdated >:(.

It's been nearly two decades since we've seen an album with original compositions from The Rolling stones, and it's refreshing to hear these legends return to the modern music scene. They completely honour their classic style, crafting a project that retains the same energy as their earliest records. That's genuinely admirable. ... read more

This is how I look when I flush the toilet and the water starts rising

I slipped on ice and fell halfway through this album. It really enhanced the experience.

When I was in Grade 7, I made a parody of John Lennon’s "Imagine" that went like, “Imagine there’s no meatloaf. It’s hard to do. Nothing to live or die for.” I was a creative genius.

It’s interesting how much shade John Lennon throws towards Paul McCartney. If somebody wrote a song about me with the lyrics, “Since you’ve gone you’re just another day” I would probably cry tbh. This song is one of the first diss tracks ... read more

Although this is a cliched statement, "Blue" is definitely the peak of Joni Mitchell's 1970's minimalist folk style. The storytelling, lyrical imagery, emotion and vocal performances are all flourishing in a way that is truly special.

Joni Mitchell mentioned that "All I Want" has more "tooth" than many of her early songs, which I agree since it carries a unique addicting energy that has a real bite to it. The lyrics express a yearning for a healthy relationship ... read more

This project may have one of the best front-to-back flows in King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard's catalogue. I listened to it on a jog (Yes I listen to this band while I jog dont @ me) and it truly felt like I listened to one long song. This is largely due to how much of the album is linked by similar chord progressions, conventional jazz rhythms and wacky ass keyboards.

"Changes" was originally planned as the final album to be released in 2017 to finalize their ... read more

After absolutely adoring "folklore" and "evermore", then seeing the 1970s-dreamy aesthetic that was associated with this album's marketing, and also having a piece of my car stolen >:C and wanting a little pick-me-up ... I was anticipating this release, but met with disappointment :(.

This project contains intriguing personal themes, with the term "midnight" representing various forms of self-discovery during late nights. A unique personal element is that ... read more

"Laminated Demin" was titled as an anagram from its sister album "Made in Timeland". This project was birthed prior to "Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms and Lava", and after their jam-fueled "The Dripping Tap" from "Omnium Gatherum". They enjoyed working together in this lengthy improvised fashion after the COVID-19 lockdowns, so they kept it up. This project also holds a unique improvisational flair that's fun to experience.

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"We are stardust, we are golden. We are caught in the devil's bargain. And we've got to get ourselves. Back to the garden." These lyrics are from one of Joni Mitchell's most popular songs, "Woodstock," which reflects how the human race is connected by beauty yet constantly guided by repulsive intentions. This idea is emphasized by more lyrics that contrast the horror of the Cold War and the rejoiceful events at Woodstock.

"Woodstock" also sounds so sad which ... read more

"Bows and flows of angel hair. And ice cream castles in the air. And feather canyons everywhere. I've looked at clouds that way. But now they only block the sun. They rain and snow on everyone. So many things I would have done. But clouds got in my way."

I'm just starting to get into Joni Mitchell after reading about her in a music museum in Calgary. It's easy to understand why listeners love her for her storytelling capabilities. Those lyrics are from the closing track, "Both ... read more

Okay so I have tickets to see The Psychedelic Porn Crumpets in late October.

This week I attended a work conference and met new people. We started talking about concerts and I brought up that I had tickets to see a band soon.

They asked who I was seeing.

I panicked.

I can't let people I'm just meeting know that I'm seeing a band called "The Psychedelic PORN Crumpets". Right?! Ahh.

So I said that I was seeing "King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard." Good save!

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In 2009, St. Vincent and David Byrne were attending a live collaboration with Björk and Dirty Projects in New York. After a concert organizer introduced the idea that the two should collaborate, they felt inspired, initially intending to only perform live at a bookstore for charity before the notion expanded. The Talking Heads has clearly influenced Annie Clark's work, and she mentioned liking how David Byrne creates music that remains accessible yet artistically-poignant. David Byrne ... read more

"MASSEDUCTION" explores the concept of desire and loss through an exclusive science fiction-esque vibe. Some theorizing that it was influenced by her break-up with Cara Delevingne, although they remained on good terms as her backup vocals are featured.

The opener "Hang on Me" is directly about the isolation of a break-up and reminiscing the expired connection. The first lyrics "I know you're probably sleepin', I got this thing I keep thinkin'" is such a simple ... read more