underscores - Music
95

There's something up with you, that I just can't get a read on.

Death Cab for Cutie - Asphalt Meadows
90

This album is just a joy. There are a few weak moments but really not much. The weakest track is I'll Never Give Up On You, but even that song isn't bad, I just wish they had picked another track to be the final song. Maybe swap it and I Don't Know How I Survive, they're the most similar songs on the album, but the IDKHIS is much stronger imo.

Highlight of the album is Foxglove Through the Clearcut. Easily my favorite song from them.

Radiohead - In Rainbows
100

This is the most beautiful album I've ever heard. There is nothing quite like it. The only weak points are this album are Faust Arp and House of Cards, and even then they still feel at home on this album. I feel like I could do a run down of each song on here, but for sake of brevity I'll leave it here. This is my vote for best album of all time (even if I do like Kid A more).

Radiohead - OK Computer
95

Truly innovative. Apart from a few weak moments, and a couple songs that feel out of place on the tracklist it's flawless. Nearly perfect.

flipturn - Shadowglow
90

As a first album this is fantastic. There is so much character here, even if it is a bit derivitive. I imagine it's hard not to be as a rock band. I think it's really interesting to see where they have come from. Their eps up to this album, and into their next. It's hard for me to give a detailed review on this album, it helped me through a really hard time in my life. This album means a lot to me, I hope you'll give it a listen if you haven't.

flipturn - Burnout Days
75

I was worried from the singles that this album was just gonna be more of the same from them. Which I would love personally, but innovation is nice to see. That was not what we got. Rhythmic Space Rock? that's the vibe I'm getting. It's fun and a pleasant change from their typical sound. I wish they did more with it though. Many of the songs are similar enough that they blend together.

There's also a distinct lack of singable choruses. Earlier Flipturn works all have at ... read more

Glass Animals - I Love You So F***ing Much
5

I don't know if I've heard a less inspired album. There is so little here of substance. Dave Bayley really needs to get over Heat Waves. Making 8 songs that sound just like it isn't gonna get you another hit, it's just going to annoy people. There was more creativity put into the Heat Waves Expansion Pack.

We are watching the Imagine Dragonsification of Glass Animals in real time. Although this time it might be worse.

underscores - Wallsocket (Director's Cut)
90

These new tracks are great. Really would've loved any of the on the original release as well. Especially Stupid (Can't run from the urge), that has all the energy as an anime intro in the best way.

Radiohead - Kid A
100

I'm absolutely speechless. I've listened to OK Computer about 3 or 4 times now, and while I like it more than my first listen, it hasn't clicked yet. This clicked first listen through. Oh my god. This is so hauntingly beautiful, from track 1 to track 10 (and untitled too). I think I need to give OK Computer another listen. Wow... just wow. I've never heard an album with such consistently perfect production. Seriously, every single sound is so intentional, and it's ... read more

Imagine Dragons - LOOM
31

Well. I don't think it's their worst album... but it's not much better either. Mercury has a few actually great songs (Wrecked, Dull Knives, They Don't Know You Like I Do) so I was hoping they'd learn what those songs did right. No... but I actually kinda like Don't Forget Me, I think that's the best songwriting here, on an album where the lyrical content is easily it's weakest link. That's not to say the instrumentation or production are all that ... read more

Knocked Loose - You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To
95

Slaughterhouse 2 lives rent-free in my head. I TRIED, BUT I CAN'T LET IT GO NOW!!! This album fucks.

Charli xcx - BRAT
100

I know this is good and I know I am gay. But I'm not gay enough to understand why this is good. I guess I have to suck more dicks first.

Edit (originally nr): alright, I'm back. This time gayer than ever. I've listened some more and now I get it. I'm about to head to the club and throw it back. Wish me luck 🙏.

underscores - My guy (Corporate shuffle)
85

Sounds crunchy, which is fun but also grating on my ears. Might grow on me more.

twenty one pilots - Regional at Best
NR

Haven't listened to this, won't listen to this. Thank you for coming.

twenty one pilots - Trench
95

Clancy releasing made me realize I never reviewed this. So here's my in-depth, lengthy, hyper perceptive review of this album:

Yeah this that good shit.

Imagine Dragons - Nice To Meet You
55

This is officially the least bad Imagine Dragons pop song. Congratulations.

twenty one pilots - Clancy
77

It's no Trench. There's a lot of good here though. I just wish there was a bit more intention. This whole album feels like it received 1/2 the love Trench got, which is a real shame. The lyricism is less complex, and while the production is mostly great, it's weak in more than a few points on this album.

The music videos are a nice addition but they don't fix the albums flaws. With the exception of Lavish, which goes from like a 6 to a 10 imo with the music video.

I think the weakest tracks ... read more

twenty one pilots - The Craving (single version)
75

A fine love song. Very sweet. I don't have much more to say than that. This isn't trying to be the best, most creative song on the album, and it's better for that. Tyler puts these songs on the album for himself and his wife, and that's what matters the most here.

Billie Eilish - HIT ME HARD AND SOFT
93

This is Billie's best album. I have so little I can criticize this for. The electronic elements were so at home on these tracks, often leading to a huge payoff sonically. Even the slower songs on here are crafted to keep the listener engaged. CHIHIRO and BITTERSUITE had me shook, feeling like they were taken straight off of WWAFAWDWG but with all of the maturity she and FINNEAS found on Happier Than Ever. Now if you'll excuse me I'm gonna go listen to this album 10 more times.

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