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Say what you want about TV Girl, the album covers are always amazing

It took me a few relistens of TV Girl’s debut to fully gather my thoughts on the album. There are definitely parts of French Exit that I dislike but, equally, as an overall project, it’s also endearing, unique, and beautifully atmospheric. The band’s greatest strength are undoubtedly their instrumentals - their sound feels like a strange mix of reggae, synthpop and R&B alongside undertones of ... read more

One day Yeat will hit a 2-hour runtime

Even having never heard a full Yeat project before this one, I can safely say that 2093 is undoubtedly the best Yeat has ever sounded - his signature nonchalant, heavily-manipulated vocals are woven perfectly into the album’s dark, electronic instrumentals, and the atmosphere and broader concept of the album is as infectious and engaging as it is ambitious. Yeat’s grandiose, boastful lyrics are still present, but rather than coming across as ... read more

yeah Prelude to Ecstasy is a perfect title for this kind of sound
The best way to describe this album is grand - from soaring guitars and sparkling synths to the endlessly dynamic, almost theatrical vocals, every element of The Last Dinner Party's debut album feels vast. The writing, if a little on-the-nose at times, is creative and perfectly matches this atmosphere, with consistently vivid imagery that makes every song immediately immersive. Considering this bold, maximalist aesthetic, the ... read more

(I made a bunch of notes while listening to this album so this will probably be a bit overlong)
maybe the Swifties have a point
Folklore and evermore are albums that have been on my list for a while. I've always agreed that Taylor Swift is an undeniably talented songwriter and storyteller, arguably the best in mainstream pop, but until now I was never interested enough in her work to listen to a full project from her - there are individual songs from her that I love (All Too Well, Paper Rings, ... read more