Welcome to another episode of Boundary Break, where we basically take the camera anywhere we want.

This twofer of a single release includes Raw Feel, a pretty rocking tune in its own right, and Flight b741, which is in strong contention for my favorite song of 2024. Utterly beautiful performance vocally, probably my favorite from Gizzy, and the best melodies overall on the album. Lyrically tight as well, with themes of loving someone through hard times equated to a plane crash landing. More ... read more

I have a lot of friends with a wide spectrum of opinions on the Monogatari franchise, and the only thing they can agree on with any consistency is that this is one of the best songs they've ever heard. Even people who hate the series love this track.

I'm not versed enough in this kind of j-pop (or whatever genre you wanna call it) to say why this one specifically stands head and shoulders above its colleagues, but it really fucking does. I'm sure a lot of it is how effectively ... read more

I really do try to avoid giving scores upon first listens. I'm a strong believer in the idea that you don't know enough about a given record until you've been through it a handful of times, and over a few weeks at least. There do exist exceptions to this rule, though, and Sky Hundred is one of those, for the simple reason that it's Parannoul.

For me, Parannoul is a straightforward artist. The drums that sound like they've been crushed by a Sherman, the heavenly ... read more

Haven't listened to their last album (heard its a big step down), but this hits me like some of the better cuts on Celebration Rock. If they ever lost their mojo they aren't showing it here. Looking forward to their final record.

This is the most I've enjoyed a Vince album on first listen, having only heard Big Fish, Ramona Park, and S/T before (and a while ago for the latter two). Big fan of the production (something Vince always tends to do well with), and while the lyrics aren't covering anything you haven't heard before, Vince has fun delivery to keep you engaged. I see Etouffee, Nothing Matters, and Little Homies staying in rotation for the rest of the year, and I'll certainly be coming back to the whole project in ... read more

Now a full album listen isn't really my cup of tea, and I respect it more than I enjoy it for the most part. However, Can I Sleep In Your Arms is a showstopper of a track. One of the most tender guitar parts I've ever heard, a powerful vocal and lyrical performance from Willie himself, and some stunning harmonica work make this track a healthy contender for one of the all time greats. If you try any song from this album, make sure it's that.

Okay overall, but that beautiful ballad brings it up ... read more

Literally one really bizarre and unpleasant minute of music away from being a perfect album in my eyes. So thoroughly enjoyable, and I think I could listen on repeat for days and not tire of this record. An impressive feat for any album, given how I tend to hop around sonic pallettes with great frequency in a given day, but even moreso for a metal album, the genre I find to be the most consistent slopfest.

I relistened after a few days and I'm still shaking holy fucking shit.

I fucking hate this song.

this song crushed my soul when I first heard it back in 5th grade, and it's still a grand slam for my heart. One of Jeff Lynne's finest works.

I hold an ungodly amount of hatred for this song. The instrumentals wear on you quick, the vocals are some of the worst I've ever heard, and it feels more commercial than actual commercial bands. I have no idea how people consider this a classic, if I never heard it again it would be too soon.

If it weren't for the ungodly autotune, I'd genuinely love this song. That one production decision damned this otherwise fire track.

Please stop julian.

This song absolutely destroys me every time I listen to it. One of the most powerful performances I've heard in folk music. It really might be one of my all time favorite songs.

I was surprised how much I ended up enjoying this record. I had tried it a few years back and didn't stick with much besides the iconic Take Me Out, but with a few years of growing I finally found something to love. It's not a perfect record, as there were a few songs with lukewarm hooks, and the version of This Fire on the album pales in comparison to the rerecording, but I enjoyed my time overall. I see myself returning more often.

I've never been fully on the Rush train, even during the height of my prog fandom. I enjoy 2112, and I overplayed Tom Sawyer for myself in high school (still have yet to recover), but when I tried some of their other stuff (namely Hemispheres and A Farewell to Kings), it didn't leave me chomping at the bit for more.

Now, though, I'm years removed from being all prog all the time, and I think I'm in a healthier spot to fully love these guys. This album is a stellar listen. Production is ... read more

She fucked up Style.

Might be the best song these boys ever put out. The guitar work, the infallible groove, Julian's vocals, everything works together to create an otherworldly experience. If every cut on the album was closer to this, it'd give Is This It a run for its money.

i don't know if there will ever be a better diss track

aspca core

Sometimes I miss being really fucking annoying about these boys. Remarkable debut and arguably their best work overall, though I'm not familiar enough with a good number of their albums.

If you strike Heartbeat off the album I think the album is legitimately perfect. Some of the coolest music for the uncoolest people, and I am not ashamed to be among that uncool crowd.