While far from the strongest work of Kristin Hayter, "AGNUS DEI" still manages to showcase her talent of foreboding atmosphere and world building in her music. All of these songs don't even really have structures or hooks both vocally or instrumentally. The EP sounds almost as if it is a lost demo someone found from a world that doesn't exist anymore due to an apocalyptic event. Even though "AGNUS DEI" has somewhat of a lack of substance and direction, it's ... read more
One of the most unpredictable, intense, and creative metal listening experiences this year has to offer. Very hopeful for the new album.
I was hoping this band would bring some crazy combinations between the two disbanded bands it is made up of, but I'm a little disappointed with this lead single for their new album this year. It just sounds like diet "The Dillinger Escape Plan" mixed with zero calorie "Every Time I Die" in terms of riffs, vocals, and song progression that make it a basic song.
I was hoping that this album with its Twilight movie looking title font would be a hidden gem within the screamo genre, but I ended up being pretty disappointed with it. I appreciate that this album is sonically vast, but it achieves that by having each song not really connect to one other sonically which causes a lack of cohesion. I also found the singing performances to be weak and not really add anything to the album in a stylistic way. Some instrumental performances are good, but overall ... read more
The first solo Jack White album is a pretty enjoyable blues rock album that is filled with solid rock moments as well as moments where it sounds a little too similar from his past works as a member of "The White Stripes." People who likely would want a continuation from "The White Stripes" would likely enjoy this the most. Not really groundbreaking album that pushes any music boundaries, but a well made rock album.
I'm so glad that I haven't heard this bland, boring, and annoying song out in public in a long time
"The Origin of My Depression" is terrifying and one of the most extreme albums I'll ever hear in my life. Most of the tracks on the album including "Detransitioning," Epilation Joy," "An Angel of Great and Terrible Light," "Misspent Youth," and the title track are able to have these haunting sounds that are attempting to make the unsettling moments and sounds on each track as calming as possible. However, you can't relax because it feels ... read more
Fit For A King got djentified. It's a pretty by the numbers overproduced djent metalcore song. The trap beats are pretty annoying and cheesy though.
Some of the riff and drum work is really good and the production is pretty good as well. Sadly I was never a fan of Fit For An Autopsy's songwriting, and the clean vocal chorus while isn't terrible, doesn't have a good transition into it and the vocals also prevent the song from being as punchy as it wants to be.
Two terrible human beings make one of the worst country interpolation songs ever (NOT CLICKBAIT)
Calling Porter Robinson emotional is one of the biggest music understatements ever.
I am a newer fan to Porter Robinson’s as I've really fallen in love with his lyrical themes and production on his project “Nurture” and was interested to see what he was gonna do next. When I first heard about “SMILE! :D” I was slightly perplexed. I heard that Porter Robinson had intended to create a work that was "no sincerity, all fun, and an album that revels in ... read more
"Guy For That" is the strongest single for Post Malone's "F-1 Trillion." I think that partially due to Posty choosing to work with Luke Combs, a somewhat decent country artist compared to the other country artists that are on the radio, for this single. I still don't care for the polished, electronic sound that this and all of the other singles have been going for. The worst part about this song is that nothing is really distinct about it.
Short yet tight work from both Anklebiter and Prevention lead to this being one of the best split EPs of the year
Even though this track isn't as lyrically deep or as catchy as the other singles for "SMILE! :D," I still enjoyed it. I really like the use of acoustic guitar on the chorus of this song that highlights the human emotion of realism that Porter is describing.
A strong contender for my favorite Porter Robinson song. Basically has everything that I love about his music. I love the meaning of the song and it features one of the best bridge bulidups I've heard for electronic music. I also found the outro to be creative and very distinct from Porter's other tracks.
I think as the first single to Zeal & Ardor's album "GREIF" it is lacking something that is supposed to hook you in and excite you. It feels more like an interlude or a Instagram teaser instead of an actual full song.
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