wait, a review??
yeah i haven't done one of these in a while, i have fell out on doing music reviews. they are nice to do but sometimes you feel as if you're just screaming your opinions into the void. if you somehow stumble upon this review, thanks. i've also noticed i've gotten a lot of followers over the last few months despite me not being really active (probably because of the fb thing in my profile lol) which surprises me. i'll try to become more active as i'm trying to hear more music ... read more
65? this is cool!!
the thing that stands out from this record is actually what isn't on it, which is Ride's delivery. yes, of course this album could get better with it, but this album is one that is better appreciated if you just listen to it like a weird intrumental edm record that just so happens to be made by Death Grips. that's how i did it, and i thoroughly enjoyed it! sure, this record can be less memorable than their former ones due to the lack of lyrics or real stand out moments, but i ... read more
this shit is not worth an actual review. so i will just regurgitate what i said on twitter:
"terrible release strategy to drop this the moment your entire demographic is at their least active (back to school season)
very unique album we have here. compared to The Money Store, this album has much more minimal production, and is more focused on the low-end. i guess you could say the beats are, hehe... deep!! (i need to kill myself)
but really, the empty feeling this album conveys, with the (mostly) minimalistic beats, Ride being more audible than usual, and the intense lyrics make for a dark listen. doesn't mean this album doesn't go hard as fuck though! No Love is the obvious stand out, Zach Hill's drumming ... read more
conclusion:
so, how do i feel about the two discs as one whole album? well, it's quite good, but it can feel a little jarring with both sides having very different sounds. Jenny Death is the better half for me, although African-Americans Located On The Natural Satellite That Us Humans Know As The Moon has some gems on it.