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For the many years of composing here on AOTY, I recognize the site's growth by the incredible array of music-savvy members contributing to others' exposure to the world of music in a variety of Genres and Styles. For the many years of composing here on AOTY, I recognize the site's growth by the incredible array of music-savvy members contributing to others' exposure to the world of music in a variety of Genres and Styles. Here's today's contribution. Composer and pianist Rachel Grimes wrote ... read more
Eno's 'Ambient 1: Music for Airports' introduced EM fans to Eno's concept of ambient music in the frenetic environment. Eno's sophisticated ear and tireless experimentation in sound manipulation are present on this Lp. My fuller appreciation of Eno's accomplished EM comes many years later. The fun I have when playing this album is to delve deep into my work and feel a sonic presence that gently stimulates my creative core. If I can somehow find the discipline to bring my projects to fruition ... read more
The 2021 release of 'The world within our bedrooms' by Drug Store Romeos is incredibly vapid. There is one song too many with mixed-time signatures serving little or no purpose. For all its calm tone, Sarah Downie's sweet vox renders the lyrics indecipherable if knowing the lyrics were of some consequence. Frankly, the album from start to finish is comparable to a bland white sauce drenching your entree. DSR's music, while delicate, syrupy, uninspired, and ordinary, does not compare to Beach ... read more
For now, I'm calling the album a bit too maudlin. - daFigz™
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Oct 5, 2021
Thank you for your thoughtful words! Your musical taste and reviews are really detailed and special. I respect
Oct 4, 2021
Yeah man, retired the dearsongs account. Had been considering it for awhile, decided it was best to start fresh while still keeping all the old reviews
Sep 21, 2021
Paris 1919 as a perfect score is omega based my friend, hope you're having a great week, El Duderino.
Sep 8, 2021
no problem man! and haha i get that, deathcore isn't for everybody but i love it :)
Sep 6, 2021
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I'm exploring a new rating scheme that is based upon 5 stars where each star is equal to 20 points. The total points are accumulated and subsequently divided by the total number of tracks to arrive at an aggregate score for an album being rated. Simple? daFigz™ votes, yes!
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No. I will not be guided to comment on something I have already emphatically stated in my folder heading. So, again, no. Thanks.
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This is what happens when you get trapped into playing along with sub-genres and sub-sub-genres and sub-sub-sug genres. I mean who the hell comes up with this crap?
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