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Death - Symbolic
Death
Symbolic
1995 • LP
98
Jan 18, 2025
Kanye West - The College Dropout
Kanye West
The College Dropout
2004 • LP
95
Jan 18, 2025
Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
Marvin Gaye
What's Going On
1971 • LP
100
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Madvillain - Madvillainy
Madvillain
Madvillainy
2004 • LP
97
Jan 16, 2025
Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key of Life
Stevie Wonder
Songs in the Key of Life
1976 • LP
100
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Björk - Homogenic
Björk
Homogenic
1997 • LP
95
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Eminem - The Eminem Show
Eminem
The Eminem Show
2002 • LP
87
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The Microphones
The Glow Pt. 2
2001 • LP
88
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Recent Reviews

Death - Symbolic
98

Symbolic is the pinnacle of technical death metal—an album that’s as ferocious as it is thoughtful. Chuck Schuldiner doesn’t just shred; he crafts intricate riffs that feel like they’re narrating an epic tale. Every note is meticulously placed, and every growl feels like it’s coming from the depths of the cosmos.

Tracks like “Crystal Mountain” and the title track show how Symbolic transcends the genre’s usual brutality. There’s a beauty in ... read more

Kanye West - The College Dropout
95

This is the sound of Kanye West becoming Kanye West. The College Dropout is ambitious, soulful, funny, and deeply human, blending hip-hop with themes of self-doubt, ambition, and faith that feel as personal as they are universal.

Tracks like “Through the Wire” show Kanye’s resilience and hunger, recorded while his jaw was literally wired shut. “Jesus Walks” feels like a prayer sent straight to the top of the charts, while “All Falls Down” turns ... read more

Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
100

This isn’t just an album—it’s a question, a plea, and a revolution wrapped in soul. Marvin Gaye didn’t just sing about the world; he saw it, felt it, and poured it into every note. The title track alone feels like it could stop time—smooth yet heavy, soothing yet haunting.

Tracks like “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)” and “Inner City Blues” show how far ahead Marvin was, addressing environmental issues and systemic injustice long before they ... read more

Madvillain - Madvillainy
97

This album feels like opening a comic book and falling directly into the pages. Madlib’s beats are dusty, woozy, and as unpredictable as a late-night infomercial marathon. MF DOOM? The man’s rhymes slither and strike like a cobra wearing a mask—effortlessly brilliant and undeniably menacing.

Tracks like “Accordion” and “All Caps” are hip-hop staples for a reason. They’re short, punchy, and leave you feeling like you’ve just walked out of a ... read more

Godspeed You! Black Emperor - Lift Yr. Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven!
98

Listening to this album is like standing in the eye of a cosmic storm while the universe collapses around you, and somehow it’s beautiful. It’s a symphony for the apocalypse, but also the rebirth that comes after. You don’t just hear this album—you live in it.

From the majestic crescendo of “Storm” to the haunting emptiness of “Sleep,” every track is like a landscape painted by sound. One moment, you’re floating in serene oblivion; the ... read more

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