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Ah, Plastic Beach, one of the albums that I really appreciate and love for the fact that it introduced me to the music world and taught me to appreciate different genres, from classical and rap to electro pop, this is an album that knows no boundaries, on it Damon Albarn fully demonstrated his skill in creating a colourful and unique aquatic and apocalyptic world during this large-scale and very ambitious project filled with unexpected features, brilliant production and conceptual focus.
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Jan 16, 2021
Aloha! What is an album that you've given a 100 score, and why so?
Simple explanations are fine enough, but detailed reasoning is of course welcome. If you have multiple 100s, then just pick one of them as your answer. It's for a list by the way. Thanks in advance, and have a great day!
Simple explanations are fine enough, but detailed reasoning is of course welcome. If you have multiple 100s, then just pick one of them as your answer. It's for a list by the way. Thanks in advance, and have a great day!
Jan 13, 2021
Thanks for the compliment; love to write out my thoughts on music for an audience. Enjoy your reviews too! Keep it up!
Jan 9, 2021
Hello, I hope you're having a good day. I am reaching out in regards to my next AOTY Icon Interview. If you're unfamiliar with the series I crowdsource for questions. This time around for January 2021 edition, I will be interviewing PipePanic. The question is, what is a music-related question you can ask Pipe. Please refrain from asking questions as simple as "What is your favorite album?" Please also refrain from asking for thoughts about a specific album or asking joke questions. I ask that you ask something thought-provoking and ambiguous. I will be selecting the best questions to ask Pipe. If you can't think of any questions, you have a week to think about it. I also recommend checking my shoutbox before asking the question just to verify it hasn't been asked already. All participants will be credited for their questions. The interview will be posted by the end of the month. Thank you!
Jan 9, 2021
What is an album you like from an artist you don't like (for a list)
Jan 4, 2021
<33 thanks for responding! if you want to check it out, the list is here :) https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/basic-garci/list/34026/aotys-least-favorite-albums-from-their-favorite-artist/
Jan 3, 2021
Hi, hope you’ve been doing well! I had a question for you, what’s your least favorite album from your favorite artist? Thanks in advance!
Dec 31, 2020
Thank you so much for responding! The list is out now if you want to check it out:
https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/mattsreviews/list/33295/aotys-new-years-send-off-songs-of-2020/
Have a great night/day, and happy new years! <3
https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/mattsreviews/list/33295/aotys-new-years-send-off-songs-of-2020/
Have a great night/day, and happy new years! <3
Dec 30, 2020
2020 has been a huge roadblock, a year that a lot of people would want to forget. Filled with hardships and pain. As this year is coming to a close, I wanted to ask a question for a list. What song would you listen to, to end the year off entirely? It can either be a send-off song, or a song that you would listen to in high hopes for 2021. Hope I'm not bothering, and if you respond, thanks for the help!
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My favourite genres would have to be: Alt. Metal and Psych Rock, Rap, Electronic and IDM.
Currently updating my older reviews, since most of them are, uh... not good.
Thank you all for 240+ followers, it's amazing to see so many people enjoying my reviews, love you all <3
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