chrislh221

the cover misled me to think this would be something dark and abrasive. it's the complete opposite. a heartbreak album with '90s-inspired guitar melodies and vocals that radiate innocence. Mushaboom has a peppy, parading march to it, Inside And Out is a spacey groove tune, Secret Heart is the catchiest song on here, addressing those whose sexualities are hidden out of fear of what others will think in the most optimistic way. and Now At Last is one of the most bittersweet piano outros i've ever ... read more

Kanye West has been fighting to prove himself from the beginning. Before starting a fashion line, before making MBDTF after interrupting Taylor Swift, before he was even known as a rapper, West was working to show the world he wasn't just a producer. After signing with Roc-A-Fella records, Kanye worked on his studio debut for four years. The hip-hop scene wasn't sure how it was going to sound, but upon release was floored by the transformative style of West's sampling techniques. Today, it ... read more

After announcing this album, Jessie Ware described it as a venture into "escapism and groove," and she couldn't have said it better. This is such a fun, fantastical album. It makes daydreams of intimate, emotional, and human experiences. Every pulse of the kickdrum and bass riff undeniably makes you want to move with it. The lyrics are poetic and never too repetitive.

- The title track has so many elements thrown into it, and they all work together. From the main honky refrain to ... read more

It's an EP of fun, summer indie rock. A bit of J-pop in the guitar section, poppy garage drums and nice production. Might not be able to pick out the vocalist in a lineup of indie rock girl singers, though. Shoutout Blame Game for being a beautifully written song about the anguish of dealing with sexism