Possibly one of the most influential albums of the 21st century, if not of all time. It somehow managed to unite EDM artists, SoundCloud rappers, ambient producers and hyperpop stars all at the same time. I know Imogen is already an incredibly well-established and critically acclaimed artist, but I still wish more people gave her her flowers.
It seems that I have a massive case of earworms, because I must've listened to this album at least 15 times in the last week.
I'd say this is Pink's best project to date, and packs so much in just 20 minutes it's hard not to see why it has so much replay value. I especially like some of the transitions on this project, which make it feel much more complete than her other EPs.
Favorite tracks: Nice to Know You, Stateside, Noises
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I find it funny how a bunch of foreigners who don't know what this song is about are trying to describe it while going off of mistranslations and half-rumors.
For the record, they did NOT threaten to kill Dua Lipa. The phrase 'kol kalb bij yomo' (every dog has its day) was NOT meant to be taken literally, and means the equivalent off 'what goes around comes around'. Unfortunately, it seems that foreign news articles took the worst interpretation of the lyrics and ran ... read more
The review bombing on this song is upsetting, yet not surprising. I'd appreciate if the reviews could actually refer to the substance of the song instead of the surrounding context. Almost none of the reviews are trying to approach the song objectively.
Personally, I think that while it suffers from its faults (which are mostly caused by the overproduction typical of Eurovision songs), in general the Israeli team made a good job conveying the feelings of moving on from suffering and grief, ... read more
הפתיעה לטובה. סחתיין.
שירים אהובים מהפרוייקט: תנו לי לשכב, דאבל טאפ, כדורים?
הכי פחות אהוב: כפיים לגזורים
*עריכה: אחרי שהייתי במופע ההשקה שלה אני מעלה את הדירוג לכמעט 80. לא יודע למה אבל האלבום מאוד גדל עלי בתקופה האחרונה, אולי בגלל שהוא בא ממקום כנה כל כך. זה ברור מכל דבר ... read more
After Mr. Morale I feared it wasn't possible for Kendrick to drop another banger album, yet he proved me wrong.
What can I say that hasn't been said? The formula works, the songs bang, SZA features are ethereal, and Mustard is finally getting the flowers he deserves. This album has enough for both the lyricists and head boppers to eat. In true Kendrick fashion, he pays homage to both 80s hiphop and the modern music scene, and in the process makes it clear what the 'culture' ... read more
I wish I could listen to his music while he was still alive.
That man is a legend and his donations to the music world will always be appreciated
I underestimated this album.
This album perfectly encapsulates the mid-2010s for me, and has guided me through all my teenage years. It's only after these years have passed that I am able to appreciate it fully for what it is.
Thank you, Porter, for everything <3
Most of this album consists of Eminem trying to gain himself the same edge he had at the start of his career by using the character of Shady as an outlet. The problem is that this trope doesn't work anymore. Eminem has already reached the heart of the mainstream and gained more accolades than most people could ever dream of. He has no need to punch down on transgender people or the disabled. He's a 50 year old grandpa who lives in a mansion. The only people he can really try to anger ... read more
I admit, I was skeptical about the new aesthetic when Porter released the singles from this project, but this album has honestly been growing on me. If you're expecting the same thing as Nurture, you might be heavily disappointed, but I can assure you that the shift in genres doesn't indicate a shift in quality. Porter's production is still as polished as it ever was, even as his influences shift from EDM and pop synths to 2010s-esque indie rock.
Regarding the project itself, ... read more
Good album overall, although it falls a bit short towards the second half. Maybe it will grow on me eventually, but for now, I think it's a decent winter album full of bops. If you're looking for something to listen to on the bus or train I highly recommend giving this a shot.
🌟Favorite tracks: Mosquito (an actual banger, I could listen to it all day), Capable of Love, Bury Me
😕Least favorite: Feelings (biggest miss on the album imo. Had the potential to be incredible), Boy's a Liar Pt. ... read more
I could honestly replay this all day. In fact, I already have over 20 times. Also, it took me an embarassingly long amount of time to realize this song is about money and not just some dude.
Phenomenal work on the track as always. Incredible production. The transition from 1:23 to 1:34 is godsent
One word: Mid.
Still pretty good by Tiktoker standards, although I expect more from the 12 writers on this project.
I Got it Bad is semi-listenable. Apart from that, nothing stood out to me. It all just felt bland as I drifted away into a deep snooze.
Wtf??? I thought this album was MID! what happened to me in the last few years?
I'm still conflicted on whether I should like or dislike this album. It has very high highs and pretty low lows. The highs outperform the lows for the most part, but I can't help but feel like a large piece of the puzzie is missing that could make the album incredible.
Strong points: incredible production - Dylan Brady on top of his game. Creative use of samples, a unique style that I can only describe as the ... read more
This album is absolutely phenomenal. I'm still having a hard time recollecting my thoughts on it. All I can say is that it's a cathartic, emotional experience full of airy dance pop tracks that make you feel like you're floating. The production is rock solid and no moment feels empty. I got exactly what I expected from the singles and more. This will likely be one of those albums I'll feel more of as time progresses and I'll get to experience it with a wider range of emotions, but for now I'll ... read more
Somehow better than the original album. One of the few times I felt that the bonus tracks add on the source material.
🌟 Favorite tracks: Sing About Me, m.A.A.d city, Money Trees
Least favorite: Real, Now or Never, BDKMV remixes
This album starts off with bangers - tracks so good you can get engulfed by, but sadly ends off with a lot of snoozers and tracks that sound dissonant and out of place. It's a shame, because it's clear that if more effort was put into it it could've been one of the best synthwave albums of the last decade.
Favorite tracks: We're Finally Landing, Synchronize, Before The Night
Least favorite: Sleep, Nosebleed, Without a Sound
Massive shoutout to Summoning Salt for making me discover this sound ... read more
This album is singlehandedly responsible for the music taste I have now. It was the first hip-hop album I listened to in full and my introduction to the music community. I still remember the feeling of being 15 on a school trip, listening to it for the first time and being absolutely stunned because I thought hip-hop was such a dense genre up until then. Since English is not my first language, I was first overwhelmed by the warm, sugary sweet and almost comforting feeling of the album, but the ... read more
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Recent Review Comments
On Eden Golan - Hurricane
"@Flurified You clearly have been shoved too much propaganda. These people weren't "partying outside the walls of a concentration camp". They were normal people like me and you who just wanted to dance and have a good time. I happen to have known one of them personally, and she was no different from me and you. Sadly, her aspirations were cut short by terrorists who hated her for her mere existence. But since you can't hear the screams of her close friends and family, I guess any excuse to justify her death will do to you 🙃"
On Eden Golan - Hurricane
"@Flurified Israel doesn't need to be 'victimized'. The Nova massacre should've already made that clear. Again - this is what this song is about. It's about actual people who have lost their lives. Read my reply above. It's insane how little compassion you guys have.
And no, a drawing of a salad isn't political, even though the artist who made it lives in a society that is political. I'm not sure why we're even discussing this. It's completely irrelevant to the conversation. But while we're at it, I'd like you to explain how a child's finger painting is political. Or is it not considered 'art' to you?"
On yoonjisung's review of Eden Golan - Hurricane
"@Marinos My point is - no, not all IDF soldiers are evil. Just because you want to defend your country from the people who just murdered 1,200 of your brethren, as you are also obligated to by law, it doesn't make you a bad person. It makes you human. Being a conscientious objector in these circumstances seems naive to me, and is also not a viable option for many.
I don't like some of what's happening in Gaza, but I recognize that the war at its core is a just one. I suggest that instead of calling the people defending their families 'evil', you instead direct your anger to the upper branches of our government that don't hold the *actual* evil people accountable."
On yoonjisung's review of Eden Golan - Hurricane
"@Marinos This is something you don't get. You live abroad, so you don't feel the danger we live through every day. To you, refusing to join the army is a viable option, but we see it as a privilege. If more people will refuse to serve the country will straight up crumble and many more lives will be at risk. Besides, even if someone did want to refuse, overcoming the social obstacles won't be easy, as many places won't hire conscientious objectors."
On yoonjisung's review of Eden Golan - Hurricane
"@Marinos This is also wrong in many different levels. I have friends in the army, since we are all around mandatory conscription age. I also served for about 1 year before the start of the war, though I was in a non-combat role. This has nothing to do with genocide. We all feel a deep sense of duty to the country and its people, and recognize that in order to survive sacrifices need to be made. Now, this is not to say that there isn't a lot wrong with the army and how it's operating, but personally I'd prefer my friends, who are some of the kindest people I know, to be the ones serving, rather than murderous psychopaths and war criminals."
On yoonjisung's review of Eden Golan - Hurricane
"@Marinos And comparing Eden to King Von is actually insane. JFC. All she did was sing a song and you guys are treating her like a serial killer. Give the poor girl some rest"
On yoonjisung's review of Eden Golan - Hurricane
"@Marinos There's so much wrong with this response. I already answered most of what's written here in another reply, so I suggest you go read it first. Generally, it seems you have been fed a lot of false information by certain media agitators. I hope that you eventually see the truth and realize we are not monsters, but simply people who want to survive."
On Eden Golan - Hurricane
"@Flurified also, this doesn't even address anything I said in the post. I never claimed that this song doesn't have a political element attached to it. Of course it does. But it's not a "pro-genocide" song. In fact, it doesn't mention the war once. All it does is channel the emotions of grief that Israelis have experienced during the war. Same with Yuval's song. The idea that acknowledging the October 7th massacre and the countless Israeli lives lost is somehow "pro-genocide" only shows how keen you guys are to completely disregard the experience of the victims of the war as long as they're from the 'wrong' side."
On Eden Golan - Hurricane
"@Flurified I want you to look at an oil painting of a bowl of salad and tell me how it is political."
On Eden Golan - Hurricane
"@Marinos
1. Military conscription is mandatory for almost all Israelis, so in most circumstances she wouldn't have a choice.
2. That's not even true - Eden Golan received a medical exemption from military service.
You're also ignoring the fact that most IDF conscripts (~70%) serve in non-combat roles, A.K.A 'jobnik' roles, and don't participate in the fighting in Gaza.
And the whole 'propaganda' angle doesn't really seem valid to me considering Ukraine won the Eurovision with a blatant war song. so Israel's songs, which only focus on civillian grief, seem pretty tame in comparison."
On yoonjisung's review of Eden Golan - Hurricane
"@yoonjisung also, by "victim playing", are you trying to say the October 7th massacre never happened? Because that's what this song is about"
On yoonjisung's review of Eden Golan - Hurricane
"@yoonjisung If you didn't listen to the song, don't rate the song. Simple ah.
"b-but I read the lyri-" yeah shut up. You're not serious about this. You're straight up admitting to breaking the site's rules by posting low quality reviews on a song you never listened to."
On yoonjisung's review of Eden Golan - Hurricane
"@yoonjisung Also, I'd love to learn which country you're from"
On yoonjisung's review of Eden Golan - Hurricane
"@yoonjisung you literally admitted to rating manipulation... jfc what's wrong with you people? At least critique the song"
On Jakobat's review of יוּבַל רָפָאֵל [Yuval Raphael] - New Day Will Rise
"@Jakobat so you're admitting to rating manipulation? Not surprising honestly. You're only able to get away with this because this website has close to no content moderation"
On Jakobat's review of יוּבַל רָפָאֵל [Yuval Raphael] - New Day Will Rise
""I'm not going to rank this" *proceeds to rank this*"
On AVIVANK's review of Ravid Plotnik - הדרך לשביל הזהב
"הביקורת של 'זה לא ראפ באמת' על שירים רגועים יותר מרגישה די ילדותית לטעמי. הייתי רוצה שאנשים יתייחסו לשירים בתור מה שהם תכלס במקום להשליך את הציפיות שלהם על האומן"
On Archerycraft18's review of Porter Robinson - SMILE! :D
"@Archerycraft18 Oh, I see. That's a hard joke to get without the proper setup. I do think my first question is more important though, so I'll ask again: Why even post this if your intent is not to be constructive?"
On Archerycraft18's review of Porter Robinson - SMILE! :D
"@Archerycraft18 And just a nitpick, but "I need to get my feet amputated"? That doesn't even make any sense. It should be your ears that are amputated. This just adds to my feeling that you were just being abrasive for the sake of it"
On Archerycraft18's review of Porter Robinson - SMILE! :D
"@Archerycraft18 I'm not going to block you. If you want to block me it's fine, I don't care, but I'm personally not into cutting communication with someone for having a different opinion. I never implied your criticism is meant to be constructive, because it definitely isn't, but I was hoping you were willing to hear me out and examine things from a different perspective. I guess I was wrong.
I do have to ask, though: if it's not constructive, why post at all? What's the point of saying something that is the equivalent of "it's not my style" in the most obnoxious, tone deaf way possible?"
On Archerycraft18's review of Porter Robinson - SMILE! :D
"@Archerycraft18 that's not what "post-irony" means. You're just describing contrast. That's also not what 'virtue signaling' means. That's just my genuine opinion.
It's also pretty stupid to ask people to block you. A site like this should encourage genuine and healthy discussion. Your opinion here in particular gives the impression that it stems from personal preference, and that you just have a disdain for the certain genre you associate it with, which is not at all constructive (you may correct me on this, but I don't see any highly rated 'hyperpop' projects on your page)"
On Lyncks's review of The Alchemist - Israeli Salad
"It's crazy that all the palestinians did for years was to try to murder and pillage us and they get rewarded for it by people like you"
On davidmoreno's review of Ravid Plotnik - ועכשיו לחלק האומנותי
"אחי באמת שאני לא מבין את הביקורות שלך"
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