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So, I’ve decided to review this album. Why, you may ask? Well, if you know me, you know I love me some Brian.

Brian Wilson’s 1988 self titled album was his second big comeback attempt, following The Beach Boys Love You, an album that’s still somewhat polarizing outside and inside of the fandom. This album was different, though, as it was his first ever album credited to him and him only, a long time coming for someone who kept getting fucked over when it came to his vision ... read more

I wasn’t going to do these but then my mom heard the A-Side naturally on the radio so I felt it was a given that I should do them.

Here we have yet another British invasion figure announcing a release of an album, after Ringo and Paul announced theirs. The main track, In The Stars, is okay. I feel the lyrical themes are very stereotypical, and I don’t necessarily like the chorus. There’s a bit of autotune on Mick Jagger’s voice as well, but it’s not jarring. ... read more

This isn’t a true single review from me, in the terms of it not being a new song. I wanted to review this single for personal reasons.

When the day I eventually die comes (which should hopefully be far, far away from now), I wish for this song in specific to be played at my funeral. I don’t have a specific reason as to why, but I heard this song once and it just felt right. It probably will not be the only one, but my hope is that it will be on the shortlist.

And to Joe DiMaggio, ... read more

You know, it’s rare sometimes to be able to just look at a record and be able to commentate with it without keeping track of so many things. Sure, those types of records are what make modern music what it is, but it’s also just easier to come up with things when they are just out there, right in the open. There’s nothing necessary to unpack beforehand, in the middle, or after. I could just write whatever I wanted here without really needing to get to the actual tracks.

What ... read more