Kota really shines on a few tracks yet the rest of the album fades into the back of your mind, never to be seen or heard again. Overall a decent album that is propelled by a few gems in the rough.

Best songs: sedona, chicago diner, backyard, bagels, solar return

Eh songs: pretty much everything else

Magick Spells is terrifying. Gateway Drugs enlists noise rock and psychedelic sounds to provoke addicting carnal horror. Haunting vocals and heavily distorted guitar with almost psychedelic riffs weave a fascinating story. Overall a must listen album from a criminally overlooked band. only negative is that it can be a somewhat slow listen but that is overshadowed by the overall competence of the songs.

Anu — 9
Mommy — 7.5
Friday's Are For Suckers — 8
Head — 7.5
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Glass Beach's debut is spectacular. It is a perfect mix of indie rock, post-punk, pop, and electronic. It jumps from in-your-face pop punk to atmospheric, keeping you on your toes. A blend of melancholic songs like (forever?????????) or orchids and pop/rock bops like cold weather or neon glow and even almost shoegaze-esque songs like dallas. Each song is so unique and listening to this album never gets boring. This album is a compelling and complete journey through genres and emotions and ... read more

One of the best albums of the year... but it's just too long. It has really high peaks but a lot of the tracks are just not memorable enough to justify their place on the album.

Best songs: Numb, I Hope to be Around, Seven, Show Me How, You Deserve This, Pierre

Favorite songs:
mirrored heart
fallen alien
sad day

Least favorite:
home with you
daybed