Weirdly wonderful. Under The Rug's "Homesick for Another World" is an album I would describe as 'experimental indie folk rock'. I realise that is a strange description for a record, but in fairness, this is a bizarre record in general. The song structure here is typical of average folk acoustic guitar chord progressions, accompanied by a piano and drums, but the singing and lyrism are interchangeable between pop rock and indie rock themes. The album then tends to add a ... read more
The perfect ending to the great band. The Beatles “Abbey Road” is a record where I really struggle to find a flaw with every song here having that Beatles Charm that just makes you smile. Side A of the record features hit after hit written by each of the Fab 4 then finishes on John Lennon “I Want You (She’s So Heavy)” which is an extremely heavy song tone. The abrupt ending to the song and side of the record raises so many questions with what could possibly follow ... read more
I can't seem to get this album out of my head. The Electric Light Orchestra's "Eldorado" is a musical theatre rock fusion masterpiece that combines the absolute best of both genres. In doing so, you get beautiful and powerful instrumentals that throw you back and forth in what is an extremely joyful ride. This is accompanied by one of the greatest vocal performances I have ever heard throughout an entire record. The way Jeff Lynne uses his voice is so emotional and brings a ... read more
Starts great, finishes good, with mixed feelings along the way. Tyler, The Creator's "Flower Boy" is an experimental rap record that excels in many tracks, but struggles to find its ground in a few others. The album starts with a bright, warm and spacey tone that was much enjoyed, but then drastically transitions into a darker and more anxious character for the majority of the rest of the record. I found this change in mood to be for the worse, as the warmer and spacier songs ... read more
Brilliantly creative, but still not among the brilliant. Miracle Musical's "Hawaii: Part II" is a really well-crafted record with a beautiful yet hidden story where you learn more upon each re-listen. The issue is just that, the relistens. Though this record's mix of genres is a shock when first listened to, the more you listen, the more some begin to become flawed. Half the record remains extremely strong even after plenty of listens, but is let down by a few songs that, on ... read more