garvic2010

The Maybe Man it’s the best AJR project. They actually seem more mature in this project despite carrying with similar problems as their other stuff. Like when they curse and try to be edgy they fail miserably and still don’t seem to know what their public looks like and what aesthetic they want to fit in. And that’s a large problem, BUT… I can really see the appeal of this record. I can see how this can be emotionally impactful for some young adults as it deals with the ... read more

Yet another poorly put together AJR project with a couple of decent songs in it. Their concept is as atrocious as always, and what’s worse there’s almost nothing all that interesting to say about this project as they seem to refuse to grow up both as artists or persons.

“Way Less Sad” is a fun little bop, I’ll give it that, and “My Play” is an inoffensive ballad that actually explores some interesting themes that I hope will be delivered in their next ... read more

Third AJR album, yes, I still refuse myself to listen to that diarrhea called Born And Bred. And being fair, unlike their past projects, this album had some genuine redimible qualities. First of all, there’s some moments in individual songs where the production style they’ve been going for works really well. And it’s really not all that different from The Click honestly, but as the “epic” moments in that record fell off bland, like “Turning Out”, here ... read more

Yeah, The Click is awful, but it’s still a big, big improvement from Living Room. Some songs in the first half were pretty ok, which I think is the best an AJR song can get. In fact, I’d say “Sober Up” it’s a really decent pop tune, and that Rivers Cuomo feature might be the best thing on this entire album. Unfortunately, the second half has some of the worst material the band has ever made, and drags the record down.

Also lyrics don’t really improve in ... read more