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Every time I come back to this album (usually stressful late nights), I am reminded that its absolutely packed with perfect songs and performances.
I am eternally astounded by how much sonic range Nina Simone has. Regardless of song genre, she will reach into your soul and ensorcell you.
One of the only voices and performers that can bring me to such soothing depths of calmness and in the next track, enrage and enlighten me with a critical rebellious fervor *.
Although, Wild is the Wind is ... read more
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I was so sure they were joking about it being 11 minutes.
I wish they kinda took it in more of a "one continuous song" direction.
Track 4 is the best noise section I've heard from boris by far. So dynamic and threatening in so many varied ways.
shed a tear for me might be the best song of the year.
Its been on repeat for me for like 2 weeks straight.
First off, I love that the songs on this album, while mostly quite bare, were the perfect clay to be shaped into the astounding Live Rope 5 years later.
I am so used to Live Rope (after a ~2 years long love-hate relationship that currently lies within the definition of "absolutely fucking adore") that this album almost felt like a demo or a blueprint, and I'm fine with seeing it that way. There's a lot of room to work in these mixes and I am thrilled that they took ... read more
Love the more electronic/experimental punk things here, unfortunately this album just doesn't enough for me. Regardless, I'm glad people enjoy it. I can't say I've heard many things like this before.
I especially love the lyrics and their mix between down to earth, peer-to-peer discussion and confrontational exclamations in the absurdity and ridiculousness of the perpetually revolting United States.
I am happy this album is getting the recognition and appreciation it ... read more
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These scores are less about objective quality, and more about gauging how much I like em at the time of review.
90-99 - near perfect
80-89 - especially notable
70-79 - above average
60-69 - average, solid
50-59 - unremarkable, boring
40-49 - well below standards
30-39 - don't recommend
0-29 - don't even bother
Library is my physical media collection in order of procurement (sorta).
90-99 - near perfect
80-89 - especially notable
70-79 - above average
60-69 - average, solid
50-59 - unremarkable, boring
40-49 - well below standards
30-39 - don't recommend
0-29 - don't even bother
Library is my physical media collection in order of procurement (sorta).
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| 70 - 79 | 137 | |
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| 50 - 59 | 22 | |
| 40 - 49 | 6 | |
| 30 - 39 | 1 | |
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