I missed these guys so much. I grew up on “Fever To Tell” and admired all of their music, each album sounding more and more unique and experimental. This album is a great return to form for the band; they sound better than ever. Sonically reminiscent of “It’s Blitz!” but with the songwriting punches of “Show Your Bones.” I’m so happy I get to hear Karen O croon over a microphone in 2022.

Björk is Mother Earth with this album. I'll promise to reduce my carbon footprint for you, mama.

My favorite Death Grips album.

I mean, come ON. Björk is on this thing?? And it contains some of the most compelling noise rock cacophonies I’ve ever heard. I’m in love with this monstrosity.

Groovy as hell without compromising what makes Steve Lacy so interesting to listen to. This is a summer album that you can play during the most memorable moments, and one where you can reminisce once those moments are gone.

Perfume Genius is constantly reinventing himself, entering eras and embodying their aesthetics like it’s nothing. Ugly Season is his most experimental, his most otherworldly project. Some of these songs play out like subtle journeys into realms I didn’t know existed, crafted only by the genius of a talented songwriter who’s unafraid to push new musical boundaries. This album has definitely grown on me with each listen, establishing itself as a haunting array of tracks that ... read more

I've always found this album to be the strangest in the Aphex Twin catalogue, a hybrid of tracks ranging from 1990 to 1994, because it contains some of the most beautiful and melodic songs ever (like, literally ever) and yet it also contains some of the most abrasive and difficult-to-listen to nightmares I've ever heard. It's much more than just a mixed bag though; it's a collection of IDM and early techno that sucks you in. I love so many elements that drive this album--the pulsating beats; ... read more

A queen that was taken from us far too soon, and a revolutionary artist that paved the way for modern R&B. This album sounds unlike anything else that was out in 2001; it sounds like the future--chromatic and sexy, with a maturity that makes the songs stronger and more reflective. I'm beyond happy that this is finally able to be streamed and purchased.

This is Daydream Nation's younger, more rebellious and unbridled teenage sister, donning herself with heavy mascara and lipstick while running away with her boyfriend to embark on a cross-country odyssey in his '89 LeSabre. I mean, just look at that cover art and tell me otherwise. Every song transfixes you with the sense that it's larger than life, that their noise rock sensibilities have been fine-tuned to embody the teenage rebelliousness that Daydream Nation only dreamed of achieving. I was ... read more

Cute, which is weird considering I wouldn't dare call any Pixies album cute. But this thing feels like a ray of sunshine breaking against the grimy aesthetics of their first two albums. It's Pixies' summer album, a breath of fresh air that honors the past as much as it breaks way to a brighter future. I don't listen to this nearly enough compared to Doolittle and Surfer Rosa but whenever I give this a spin, I'm reminded of what makes the Pixies such a great band to begin with: their unwavering ... read more

Now, THIS is how you do a debut album. Screeching guitars, catchy-as-hell melodies and unforgettable tracks. I will concede that some of the tracks on the latter half of the album fail to hold my interest but as a collective body of work, Surfer Rosa cements the band's status as a force to be reckoned with.

This is pretty much up there with Doolittle in terms of enjoyment for me. I love the more chaotic sound that permeates this album, sometimes preferring it to how refined Doolittle sounds. ... read more

I've grown to really appreciate the gritty and rugged sound of the Pixies, the likes of which shine through with a subtle gravitas on this album. I go back and forth between Doolittle and Surfer Rosa, both excellent albums that catapult you through a cacophony of sound. But I feel like this album is truly the band's crowning achievement, coming out swinging with great tracks like "Debaser" and "Tame," then ending with a ferocious bang on "Gouge Away." Throughout ... read more

My introduction to the band, and one that has totally won me over. "In ár gCroíthe go deo" and "Jackie Down the Line" are some of my favorite songs I've heard all year.

Definitely gotta let myself open up to this a bit more, but I'm swept away by the production on this album. Every instrument is allowed to shine in its own unique way, contributing to epic soundscapes that overwhelm you with emotion. The songwriting is deeply moving and I'm haunted by those gorgeous vocals. I love this thing, but I really haven't given it its proper due. I'll get around to it.

EDIT: I’ve been listening to this more and more lately, and I find myself thinking about the ... read more

So the formula for a sensational debut album is: 2/5 of Radiohead + 1 hell of a drummer.

From K-Dot to Kung-Fu Kenny to, simply, Kendrick Lamar.

I resonate with the themes on this thing quite a lot; Kendrick touches on personal growth from past traumas and highlights his journey through an array of deeply introspective tracks. I find myself liking this album more with each listen, something jumping out to me the more I sit with it. I'm humbled (no pun intended) by how open and honest Kendrick sounds on these cuts. Not my favorite Kendrick album, but one that I can truly appreciate ... read more

Crazy how the best albums make you wanna die.

SHE DONT!!! MISS!!!!!

The gentler, more intimate companion to V:D:C. It’s like coming down from an intense high in the comfort of your bedroom, as you browse through memories of the night while feeling bittersweet that it’s over.

It took me multiple listens--2 and a half hours worth of music isn't exactly easy to digest, and I've yet to listen to this thing in one consecutive sitting--but I'd be pressed to find another album that fully envelops me with its elegance than "Tunes." I know it's more a compilation, a collection of songs released under EP's following the success of Burial's self-titled and "Untrue" albums. But I get floored every time; every song is a treasure, a diamond in the rough, an ... read more

It's by no stretch of the imagination, nor any exaggeration, to say that 2020 has been a shitstorm of a year. What with the global COVID-19 pandemic, systemic injustice and racism, and an upcoming election that bodes no certainty in sight, the year has thus far has been a difficult moment for everyone's lives and its effects are being felt on a collective and individual level. It seems that, despite the promise of another year following our current quandaries, there's no foreseeable end. And ... read more