The epitome of late 2010’s bouncy metalcore
This would not have been as fun of a listen as it was without the dense as hell production & mix.
A blissful keyboard that sways me off on a walk down the strip of Vegas. Accompanied with a bumpin drum groove that perfectly highlights this fact. It's a track that invites you into its lush atmosphere from the get go to the very end.
A fine song, but Lorde's voice has never been one that hooked me in any way. So a stripped back song where her voice is the primary & next to only thing going. Results in me not being that interested.
Toe takes it back home & come out with some of their best tracks in recent memory
GIVE ME THAT NEW LP
I highly recommend anyone that enjoyed this release or is interested in it, to then also watch the full live release on their youtube page. The amount of passion they exhibit live is irreplaceable. Not to mention you get plenty more reimaging's of their music
Couple grooves, but with the songwriting lacking, it can't make up for its lack of punch
Its hard to express, the level of love I hold for these songs (besides the third track). The lyrics, song writing & vocal delivery all work so incredibly well. From how catchy it is to the weight of the emotions coming across very well. Yes the production & mixing are not very well done. But I listen to these tracks every single day. It nots Steller but it doesn't bother me either
Any abstract idea or degree of nuance he went for on his last LP was traded in for some flat acoustic spoken word. This was shockingly bad. From one dimensional political commentary to bland and forgettable clap rhythm guitar & drum tracks with his vocal performance going down the fucking drain
Yo I love the chaotic vocals and grimy drums & production. Such a different feel from his two previous LP. Welcome back Tyler!!
Maroon 5 has nearly completed the cycle
They make repetitive, boring & tone deaf music
Jason Derulo makes repetitive, boring & tone deaf music
Who features on the deluxe edition?
Next album.......Pitbull feature
The Trifecta will be complete
Memes aside, this album features one of the most tasteless features I have heard in my life, If you like Juice World in any way don't listen to this album.
An exercise in setting a tone & writing proper melodies to match said tone.
That said, a couple tracks aren't interesting enough on their own.
Favorite Tracks: John My Beloved, Should Have Known Better, Carrie & Lowell, Fourth of July
Least Favorite: Eugene,
How does this lack everything that made his previous LP good?
No peppy sarcasm or subtle emotion in his voice
Boring generic instrumental
Lyrics that lack any degree of nuance to them
Everything is so plain and spoon fed, I hate it oh do I hate it
Snowed in Hot Chocolate Kind of Day
Favorite Tracks: Never Meant, The Summer Days. Honestly?, For Sure, , You Know I Should Be Leaving Soon, But The Regrets Are Killing Me, Stay Home,
Least Favorite Tracks: .....
Mars Volta really took the long, winding song structures & musical wankery of prog and gave it the feeling of urgency of a post hardcore record, with a dash of Latin influences & sound experimentation. Frances the Mute holds itself up as one of the most impactful modern prog releases. Everything feels so cohesive between passages in each track and in the transitions from track to track. The writing from the Mars Volta is so adventurous & exciting, probably the best out of their ... read more
Black Midi"s breakout album "Schlagenheim" showed off a rock band that wasn't afraid of experimentation. A post rock outfit that drew from noise, math rock & even post hardcore music. All these various flavors of rock were tunneled through the even wider lens of experimental rock. Which resulted in one of the most exciting new rock bands to come out of the 2010's. Black Midi demonstrated a fresh era of new rock & post punk bands, but now that their second record has ... read more
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