Malcolm Todd's self titled album is a maturing of sound. A slight shift from Malcolms original sound on Sweet Boy, Malcolm Todd as an LP is grey. The vibrancy that was found in his earlier work has been slightly lost. Malcolm is a burning fire, but this album feels like a dousing of water. Something that was core the Malcolm has been lost, and it cant quite been found. Malcolm Todd is a 74.
Rimera's BUSHWA is a experimental post-hip album reminiscent of the 2015 counter culture movement. BUSHWA is defined by a sense of campfire storytelling with hard-hitting tracks that bring the albums jumpy light atmosphere down to a grounded level. It strikes the strong balance between fun and emotional. It marks a high point in Rimera's career. BUSHWA is a 80.
Malcolm Todd's mixtape Sweet Boy is truly an indie-gem. With hard drum beats and catchy hooks and tunes overall, mixed with this playdough bass sound that permeates the entire album. Malcolm takes on this partying-trailer trash persona underlined with this soft, tender, inner core. This album really reflects the young adult mentality, it feels like an ode to youth in the roughest way possible. This, by far may be the sign in Malcolms carrier that he's bigger than just an indie ... read more
Steve Lacy's The Lo-Fis is a compilation of leaks and unfinished demos that is surprisingly one of Steve's most consistent bodies work. The Lo-Fis gives a CD-burned mixtape from the early 2000s vibe mixed with garage-gaze that is memorable. The album remains a cult-classic turned hit and for a compilation holds strong. The Lo-Fis is a 71.
Jev's. LONERWRLD, vol 1 is alright. Its noteworthy within the jev workspace, but other than that nothing really sticks out as his best or worst. LONERWRLD vol 1 is a 74.
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