a narrative of life and its ups and downs, set to quiet melodies, and sweet production
this is gonna be a bit personal..
this album is one of my favorites,
its my favorite album to put on during a road trip, airplane flight, etc.
but it also is so beloved to me because of how the maturity of the themes struck me,
especially as a developing teenager
this album also helped me get through a tough breakup,
with its many themes of letting go, looking forward, and accepting,
that time is a ... read more
fantastically performed meshes of traditional pop and samba . . .
. . . surprisingly diverse in sound for its time, Elza Soares shows us why she is the great voice she is considered today
structureless, boundaryless, and yet carefully crafted, 'blue bell knoll' is one magical experience. . .
. . . as much as I despise comparison, it's impossible not to compare this album with 'heaven or las vegas'
this album lays all the groundwork perfectly for the masterpiece that would be the cocteau twin's next record
what I believe to be missing here is that perfect pop sensibility and appeal that is on 'HOLV', as it is often slightly difficult ... read more
joyful contemporary take on jazz
not much else to say truthfully, but an enjoyable listen nonetheless
incredibly produced dance album . . .
. . . for all that it does well on the production and musicality side, it feels rather front-faced for an album
whether its the laid back approach to vocals, or overall lack of real substance, this record's flaws are pretty clear
the short runtimes for each track may help streams and monetarily, but really put a limit on the musical development that these tracks are warranting badly
not a bad record, but one that really carries an expiration date ... read more
what sets us apart from every animal, is our ability to feel . . .
. . . injury reserve were a group that I always heard about, but had never thoroughly explored,
something about this album intrigued me, that I had to listen in full
this record really is one that is not meant to be understood, but rather experienced and interpreted in individual notes
obviously themes of loss, grievance, and everything that comes along with those feelings are portrayed rather well,
but there exists a ... read more