where do i even begin? this is just objectively great jazz. people often through around the idea of calling an album an 'experience', and this album is the epitome of that. the bass grooves are immaculate, the drumming is on point, and the shrieking horns cement the listener firmly in a reality that isnt theirs. irreversible entanglements really creates a whole new world to immerse yoursefl in with this album. moor mother's classic spoken pieces add significantly to the atmosphere, to the ... read more

reviewing every ravi shankar album, pt. 5;

what happens when one of the greatest violinists of the 20th century crosses paths with the greatest sitarist of all time? a pretty good album, thats what.
this album is very cohesive, bar a few small parts and inconsistencies. similar to the orchestration done by andre on 1971's 'concerto for sitar', yehudi's composing meshes extremely well with ravi. for the most part, the orchestra and percussion are relatively understated, and that allows for the ... read more

reviewing every ravi shankar album, pt. 4;

i never thought that id get bored from a ravi album. from what ive heard of his discog so far, he is incredibly innovative and constantly reinvents himself within the limits of raga, sometimes even in the middle of a phrase. but this album is super laid back. in my opinion, its TOO laid back. its hard for me to engage with his playing most of the time, which is absolutely not normal for a ravi project. there are a few parts that i do like, but overall ... read more

reviewing every ravi shankar album, pt. 3;

seeing as this is a soundtrack for a movie that ive never even heard of, it is kind of difficult to give this a fair rating. there are many songs that i really liked, such as running deer and especially raga miniature, but the songs can kind of get stale quick. of course, this doesnt matter quite as much from a filmmaking perspective, so im gonna try to balance them out. as always, ravi's playing is some of the best ive ever heard. his riffs on raga ... read more

this is one of the most relaxing albums ive ever heard. the atmosphere is incredible. although the soloing isnt always my most favorite thing, mette's tone fits the production style beautifully. i really do like this album. it manages to be soft and comforting while still pushing boundaries on ambient jazz. definitely give this one a listen!

reviewing every ravi shankar album, pt. 2;

this album is awesome. on my last review, i said that i wished that ravi could play more. that's exactly what he does here. the backing instrumentation is quite simple for the most part, and that is a good thing in this context. the emotions that ravi is able to evoke with his instrument, especially at the end of each song (particularly raga jog) are feelings i didnt fully know i could feel. ravi is rapidly taking over my life, but im not complaining. ... read more

reviewing every ravi shankar album, pt. 1;

this is a fantastic intro to the sitar savant ravi shankar. this was my first full ravi album, and i am HOOKED. his eclectic playing is accented so well by andre's brilliant compositions, making the whole album come together gorgeously. one of my main complaints for this project is that ravi doesnt get to play enough. hopefully one of his albums is him just shredding it by himself, but maybe thats just wishful thinking... the middle of the opener is ... read more

just really good jazz. the solos on borealis dancing genuinely brought a tear to my eye. its so tragic to hear of breezy's passing. im glad this album was made, and im so glad its mostly getting the attention from critics that it deserves. apart from 'the mountain', this album feels like a comprehensive experience. as everybody mentions, the transitions are seamless. i am really looking forward to listening to more jaimie in the future!

not quite as good as the brave pt 2, but its definitely passable!

okay but knopflers solo at the end of tunnel of love is my favorite guitar solo of all time. and the live version of that song is the pinnacle of the band.

best singing of all time, best production of all time, cool album cover, great instrumentation...
the list goes on and on about things that i absolutely adore about this. the choruses are so so catchy but still somehow subdued. the production on this is actually unbelievable. as a producer, this is my holy grail. i can only dream of getting such crisp drums, masterful mixing, and perfectly mastered vocals. i adore every moment of this album.

this album makes me ascend

get it

please laugh

lorde > Lord

POP PERFECTION. this album single-handedly got my hardcore rock friend into pop music.

quandongle really released one of my favorite albums on my birthday to make up for embezzling funds from the IRS : )

some of the harmonies on this are super cool, but im really not a fan of dion's voice on this album. although i only paid $0.50 for the vinyl so hey im not complaining

i love when two straight white males aren't afraid to speak the truth.

i have all the power in the world with this rating.

i don't think that doom's rapping on this is on par with something like mm food, but the production most definitely is. the soaring guitar samples and goofy vocal flips are what stick with me from this project. whereas madvillainy demonstrates his lyrical prowess, this album serves as a portrayal of the mastery of creating music. there are certain moments from this that will stick with me forever. great listen. i love it.

this genuinely changed the way that i look at sampling. its so incredible how they can create a whole world out of preexisting music and sounds, and im here for it. it was one of my favorite first time listens of all time. solitary-car-rides-through-a-snowy-field type vibe. love it.

numbers on the board slaps so incredibly hard