Earth's performance here is great, Black Noi$e, however, seems to have missed the mark. Some of the glitchy elements work and I appreciate the analogue-sounding approach but often it sounds like I'm listening back to something on my DAW and it's playing up. It's still an interesting album that isvworth listening to despite it's flaws.
Probably the greatest yacht-rock album of all time. Smooth as anything, the arduous recording process definitely payed off.
It's good to hear the Foos back on form, I liked the last album and I'm glad they pushed on in this direction, more energetic than ever despite missing Taylor.
Though it is a bit front-loaded this is the first Bruno Mars album I've enjoyed. Dipping his toes into a variety of rock, funk, pop ballad and reggae-tinged sounds, Mars makes an incredibly enjoyable, mostly energetic album. As a bassist there is a lot for me to appreciate here.
Squarepusher never dissapoints. This might be my favourite album of the year so far. The music reminds me of Zappa's late-career Synclavier compositions, but polished and given that Squarepusher touch. Incredible.