Surf Curse - Sad Boys
100

My favourite Surf Curse project. Forever Dumb is one of my favourite songs ever it's just so consistent and loose, I really can't go wrong listening to it.

Surf Curse - Buds
100

My soft-spot for this band really shows here. This is not as good as other 100s but it's just good fun and has such a contagious raw energy to it.

Surf Curse - Demos
75

Absolutely dreadful mix, even by demo standards, but still good fun and really charming. High School Blues is up there as an all-timer Surf Curse track. The hidden bonus track of Fire Walk With Me is also really good. Overall a great Surf Curse project and really fun.

Kanye West - BULLY
70

Fuck CeeLo Green but other than him, and CIRCLES, this is overall a good album with an especially strong first 2/3rds and a weak ending

J. Cole - The Fall-Off
60

Had really high hopes following the preview of Disc 2 Track 2. They were not met. It's too long and not concise enough.

Pink Floyd - Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-9, New Stereo Mix)
100

Insanely good mix of an already incredible suite. This release could arguably be the greatest of all time.

Maruja - Pain to Power
100

I found Maruja through Quadeca's album and after listening to some of their music I became really exctied for 'Pain to Power'. Despite not following them for long, I had high expectations for the album and I'm happy to say they well and truly delivered on those expectations. This album is nothing short of incredible; the production, the playing, and particularly (for me, at least) the writing. The words spoken, rapped, and sung on this album and incredibly powerful and ... read more

Kid Cudi - Free
80

Makes me so happy to heat Cudi simultaneously happy and in a space to create such good music.

Bob Dylan - Hard Rain
90

Dylan really didn't miss in this 1974-1976 stretch. I consider this a nice semi-companion piece to Blood on the Tracks and More Blood, More Tracks as they all offer their each own and unique versions of Blood on the Tracks material, here especially holds that excellent take of Shelter From the Storm. Additionally the Nashville Skyline tracks, Lay, Lady, Lay, and I Threw It All Away are really good - especially the latter which I prefer to the original.

Bob Dylan - The Bootleg Series Vol. 5: Bob Dylan Live 1975, The Rolling Thunder Revue
90

Some of the song selections here are surprising, like The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll, but similar to 'Before The Flood', all these renditions are great. I do think his constant yelling voice is a little grading but it's a minor gripe when the music and performances are so good. I really like this version of Knockin' on Heaven's Door too the lyrics are great.

Bob Dylan & The Band - Before the Flood
90

I really like Dylan's voice here and I think his renditions are great. I'm not too familiar with The Band's stuff but it all sounds great here. I really like this version of Rainy Day Women and hearing a Dylan-electric version of All Along the Watchtower is excellent.

Bob Dylan - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4: Bob Dylan Live 1966, The "Royal Albert Hall" Concert
100

This is a flawless live album. The first half has really tender guitar playing and really complements his vocals. The second half is snarky, entertaining, and theatrical.

JID - God Does Like Ugly
80

Very solid album from JID here. Not to the level of The Forever Story however this is a fun, consistent, and inventive release. JID once again shows off his ability to find unique flows and then swtich up to even more obscure flows mid-verse on practically every song. The Clipse feature on Community was incredible; "What's missing in my hood I identified / Then I brought white to my hood shit I gentrified" is possibly bar of the year. Community, For Keeps, and Of Blue are my ... read more

Quadeca - Vanisher, Horizon Scraper
100

Clipse have been outshined. Album of the year and it's not even close. This is insanely good. I can't believe I was able to see such beautiful evolution in real time from Quadeca. I found him when he dropped his 'Insecure' KSI diss and now look at him. This is incredible and one of the best pieces of work ever created.

Bob Dylan - The Bootleg Series Vol. 10: Another Self Portrait (1969-1971)
90

I am amazed by how much I enjoyed this. I listened to the full version including the Isle of Wight show and it really adds depth to one of the most interesting era in Dylan's history. The 9/10 I'm giving it does not mean I think it is a near-flawless experience, though. My rating is based off the depth and insight this album gives into that era and also for the quality of the alternate versions and live performances. I would not recommend this unless you are REALLY interested in this ... read more

Bob Dylan - Oh Mercy
85

Really solid album here. Immaculate vibe, I don't think the polished and over-produced style fits him but this is his best album with that sound. The standout song here is absolutely 'Most Of The Time' though there are no dull songs here in my opinion.

Bob Dylan - Infidels
60

I did not like this album. I do not want to talk much about this one so I will say this: when I first heard the drums on this album I got very worried and continued to dislike it more and more. Why is Bob Dylan singing over these piercing and hard-hitting drums? These songs sound empty.

Bob Dylan - Shot of Love
70

Very surprised by how much I enjoyed this. More blues, better writing, a cooler vibe; this is my favourite of the gospel albums. I'm not sure why it's not listed here but 'The Groom's Still Waiting At The Altar' should be remembered as a classic Dylan song.

Bob Dylan - Slow Train Coming
70

Not bad. I haven't listened to 'Saved' but I do prefer 'Shot of Love' to this. 'Gotta Serve Somebody has unique production and is one of the best-written songs here. There's not much to say about this one I feel. It's certainly not bad and will be interesting for any somewhat-interested Dylan fan, though if this was someone's first Dylan album I'd not only be amazed but also feel very sorry for them if they think that this is the standard.

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