Recent Reviews
"folklore" is Taylor’s most mature and focused album so far, boasting a collection of billowing folk pop ballads with detailed production and ambitious arrangements. At first glance, the album’s sound may appear flat, dominated by folk elements like plucky acoustic guitars, reverb heavy piano, and chamber vocals threading tracks together. Despite this persisting sonic direction, folklore’s instrumental palette contains an surprising amount of variety that might go ... read more
Dance Gavin Dance's usual urges for absurdity, complexity, and unpredictability are tightly packaged in one of their most consistently amusing releases since forming this current lineup. The overall sonic direction is a more satisfying version of the hyper-melodic pop and post hardcore fusions of "Instant Gratification," increasing the dance-able grooves, intensifying the layered vocal harmonies, and expanding the spectrum of guitar effects. Though their songwriting approach remains ... read more
Nnamdi refines his eccentric creative vision with a series of unpredictable trajectories that gel together surprisingly well. The multi-instrumentalist's crisp drum sounds, math-rock inspired guitar work, and zany vocal deliveries are a few of the reasons I love the sound of this album. Combine that with Nnamdi's improved attention to songwriting and the persistently recurring motif "I need you, need something new," and it makes for one of the most unique and emotionally potent ... read more
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