Swans has been through many different phases but their most notable and definitive is “the big sound” era. Where Swans take a totalism approach to music, the songs tediously build and sway until there is an insanely loud and layered climax. Swans, especially in this era were completely unmatched in complex atmospheric production. And Birthing marks the end of the “big sound” era.

Like The Glowing Man, To Be Kind and The Seer the sound of this album is massive. It just ... read more

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Speakerboxxx/The Love Below is a double album made up of two solo albums from Big Boi and Andre respectively. It also happens to be the best selling hip hop album ever. Andre wanted to make more of a pop sound while Big Boi wanted to make a traditional hiphop album, so they just did both divided into two discs making over 2 hours work of music.

Big Boi’s Speakerboxx is funky and loaded with southern rap heat. It’s probably the more consistent disc in sound, with tight flows, ... read more

If you called Stankonia the most creative album ever made, I wouldn’t correct you. Stankonia shows OutKast at their most unhinged, experimental, and somehow so focused. Every idea lands. Every risk pays off. This is what happens when a duo as talented as OutKast pull a Jimi Hendrix and throw all rules out the window and just be creative without limits.

Right from the opening Gasoline Dreams you know you’re in for a ride. It’s aggressive, loud, with full on rock guitars ... read more

Ok I’m being serious this is a perfect song and one of the best of the year

There’s not that much about this record I can say that hasn’t already been said. Most people agree that Aquemini by OutKast is one of the best rap albums of the 90 and of all time, and I do too. And once again, Andre3000 shows why he’s considered to be one of the best rappers ever.

On Aquemini OutKast takes more of a funk route than the spacey ATLiens. Like the song Return of the “G” has a heavy wavy bass and gives off strong low rider vibes, honestly one of my ... read more

Even thought their debut was a great album, it’s ridiculous how much ATLiens blows it out of the water. Literally everything they showcased on the debut was mastered on this album.

If you somehow mixed the south with space, this is what you get. Andre and Big Boi literally sound like prophets on here, it’s lyrically way stronger and more focused than most albums from its generation. For the most part, the production is pretty stripped back, but that’s not a bad thing because ... read more

Happy birthday to one of the best rappers ever: Andre3000!

OutKast’s debut album is just some good ol’ southern rap. It’s like OutKast’s mission statement, at a time where rap was dominated by the east coast and west coast, this album declared the south as a force to be reckon with.

It makes sense on why east and west coasters take so much pride in their own style/artists from their area, because being someone from the south, I can’t help but feel prideful and ... read more

This is legitimately one of the best songs ever made.

I’m so alive.

One of my favorite albums of all time from one of my favorites bands of all time. This album causes extreme nostalgia for me. The Strokes is basically a modern version of The Velvet Underground and honestly I like The Strokes more. This album makes me just feel cool.

The production on this album is so, it’s so full sounding. There’s so many guitars and melodies going on at the same time and all of them get stuck in your head at the same time. The Strokes are ... read more

Chances are A Moon Shaped Pool is Radioheads last album. Radiohead is a band that changed the landscape of music and are one of the most beloved bands ever, for good reason. Their discography is incredible, with some of the best albums that music has to offer. “Goodbye albums” don’t get much better than A Moon Shaped Pool.

Burn The Witch is my favorite Radiohead intro, I love the super-layered plucky strings, the build of the track and Thom’s vocals are just amazing as ... read more

This album is all over the place. While it’s not horrible as some people would call it, it’s not even close to the standard that Radiohead set with their previous albums.

I do think there are a couple stand outs, Bloom is pretty good and has some interesting instrumentation and vocals. And Lotus Flower is great and features some of the best instrumentation and vocals on the album.

There is a decent amount of misses on this album that just don’t really go together in a way ... read more

In Rainbows is widely considered to be one of the best albums ever released, and I agree. In Rainbows is warmer and more intimate than any other Radiohead album. At times it can be so intimate sounding that it’s nearly overwhelming, like you are physically wrapped in the instrumentation.

It’s kind of weird, because for a long time apparently this album was considered “underrated” in Radiohead’s discography, and now it seems like it’s unanimously agreed to be ... read more

Hail To The Thief has Radiohead has Radiohead mashing their two previous styles together. Where Kid A and Amnesiac were electronic and cold, Hail To The Thief has Radiohead adding back that guitar-driven sound with less electronics than their previous two albums.

2 + 2 = 5 is one of, if not Radiohead’s best intro. Yorke’s vocals are so powerful, and it perfectly fuses rock and electronic music together. I just love the meaning of this track, how under the right circumstances, you ... read more

Amnesiac was recorded during the same studio sessions as Kid A with the intention of making it a double album,

The opener Packt Like Sardines In a Crushd Tin Box is a mechanical, clunky production-driven descent into isolation. Yorke’s detached yet simmering vocals are very captivating, and they feel almost rebellious. It’s eerie, weird and unique, where Radiohead shines.

Even though some people call this album “Kid A B-sides”, Amnesiac has songs that are just as good ... read more

Sorry but I hate this song

(Reviewing all of Radiohead’s discography #4. Yes I have already heard all of their albums)
Kid A is my favorite Radiohead album, and one of my favorite albums in general, it hasn’t always been, but I’ve thought this for about a month and a half.

Coming off Ok Computer, Radiohead could’ve played it safe, but instead that did the exact opposite. They shattered their identity and rebuilt it. Kid A is a rebirth, not just for the band Radiohead but for music. It’s ... read more

(Reviewing all of Radiohead’s discography #3. Yes I have already heard all of their albums)
Ok Computer is one of the most praised albums ever, and for good reason. On this album Radiohead basically entirely abandon grunge and full invest into some of the art rock that was on The Bends. And hot take: it’s a masterpiece.

Theres nothing I can say about this album that hasn’t been said 500 times, but I’ll go through the highlights.

First off, the production on this album ... read more

(Reviewing all of Radiohead’s discography #2. Yes I have already heard all of their albums)
Now THIS IS RADIOHEAD. On The Bends Radiohead finds their sound, atmospheric art rock. They stop making basic bland grunge songs and make a group of actually interesting and abstract songs. While they stick mostly to traditional rock, the songs and much better written and produced than on Pablo Honey.

Planet Telex is an amazing album intro, that has such unique production, it sounds like a rock ... read more

(Reviewing all of Radiohead’s discography #1. Yes I have already heard all of their albums)
This album isn’t very good. On Pablo Honey, Radiohead rarely showcases a unique idea or even a memorable performance. I always forget that this is a Radiohead album because it’s so out of place in their discography.

There are some highlights, You is a good song, and Creep is obviously amazing. Creep has one of the coolest build ups and most memorable hooks in all of grunge. It’s ... read more