It certainly feels way too long - the final 4 or 5 tracks add very little to the whole album experience apart from prolonging it's ending. The concept of the album is really solid, and most of the tracks are really enjoyable, but I did find myself feeling that they merge into one long continuous sound quite often. Not sure I'd return to this mostly due to its unnecessary length and general overarching repetitiveness, however I can certainly see myself coming back for a couple of the songs that ... read more

This really surprised me! I'd heard good things about this album but as a whole am completely unfamiliar with Yachty and his music. As such, I can't really comment on how much of a departure this is from his usual sound. As the album title implies, I'm starting right here!

This album had me hooked for the most part, with the psych rock/jazz sounds providing a beautiful sound that is coupled with Yachty's enthusiastic vocals over the top. It makes for a really nice listen, but one that did get ... read more

Incredibly ambitious and adventurous, and a pretty wild listen - this album was an introduction to a genre I'm not all that familiar with. I quite enjoyed most of it, but found moments to be probably a bit extreme and at times uncomfortable to listen to. Saying that, there are some absolutely stellar moments in this album too that do counter those 'worse' moments and help make the overall experience much better. Probably a bit too long for my liking, but still an album worth checking out, even ... read more

Nothing all that special in all honesty - I can't really find anything that sets it apart from most other examples in this genre. It's pretty decent with some really nice tracks nestled throughout the album, but on the whole this is a mostly forgettable and bland debut album.

What a strange album, but one that actually is really quite enjoyable for the most part. If you can get past the endless use of the word 'worm' throughout the album, many of the tracks are actually pretty solid and whilst unique, do showcase how other musicians have influenced HMLTD's sound. It's definitely not an album I'll be returning to regularly, but I reckon it's perfect for that once in a while listen.

Underwhelming - nothing really clicked and it all felt a little underdone.

A little too heavily weighted on the dreamy side for my liking, it struggles to fully engage you for the whole album, but nonetheless it's another solid Daughter release! Some of the tracks here are brilliant!

Starts off really strong, but it did lose me a bit towards the end as it fell into a bit of a repetitive sound. Saying that though this is a mostly enjoyable album that has certainly put Wednesday on my music radar. :)

Music to fall asleep to.

It's never a good start when the worst thing about an album is also the most present - Larry June manages to make every single track sound identical, a skill in itself you could even argue. The features, although being the best part of the album, do very little to salvage what was left, and all seem very formulaic and simple. It's a meh album, that's let down by some even weaker tracks.

A truly fascinating album to listen to, but one that may be uncomfortable or even intimidating to some more casual listeners. As my first foray into Deerhoof, I had no idea where the album was going next and honestly even if I was to listen to it again, I wouldn't know what was coming next. At times it was a little too much even for me, but overall 'Miracle-Level' is a mostly enjoyable album, and there are a few really solid tracks nestled away here.

Yet another solid release from Altin Gun - funky, fun, and full of energy. Check it out!

Virtual Self may well be some of Porters best work - a short hit of intense energy across 5 EDM tracks. You get little snippets of the sounds that you'd associate with World's, but also sounds that he would go on to evolve further with Nurture - but all contained within this heavy EDM sound that he mostly masters in Virtual Self. A great EDM album, and perhaps a slightly different entry point for people interested in exploring Porter Robinson's catalogue

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Doolittle is a fun album that may be a bit overrated, but solid nonetheless. I enjoyed most of the tracks here and it is incredibly consistent in terms of quality - I didn't really find a weak track here. A fun listen!

'the record' is a bit of a mixed bag, but mostly pleasant listening. There are some real nice tracks to be found on this long-awaited album, my personal standout being True Blue, but also a few moments that seem quite out of place (Leonard Cohen for example). It does get quite samey as the album goes on, and lyrically it really does not hit for me, but saying that it is still musically solid and quite enjoyable to listen to in the background. A bit underwhelming given all the hype, but not a ... read more

Memento Mori is an ok/decent album that is carried by it's best track, Ghosts Again, which itself is a spectacular track. The rest of the album felt a bit a lost and without any real purpose, but still a fairly impressive feat given where Depeche Mode are now in their musical careers. It's not a bad album by any stretch, but outside of the one stellar track I found it to be little more than just a good album that probably won't stick around in my mind for too long.

A decent return to form for M83, with a release that is very reminiscent of 'Hurry Up, We're Dreaming'. This album evolves that iconic M83 sound, with some more variety found here, but maintains that grand, instantly recognisable sound. At times, it felt a bit soulless and bland, but as a whole I think this is made up for by some stronger passages in the album. Overall, a pretty good album!

A solid addition to Yves catalogue, this album with a title too long to type out even once, is pretty solid from beginning to end and really showcases Yves unique approach to music. It's raw and full of a dark energy that captivates you across several tracks, although loses a bit in the latter half with a couple of weaker tracks. Overall though, this is a good listen and absolutely worth checking out - I look forward to what comes next!

A wildly fun debut album that loses some steam as it goes on, but nonetheless is enjoyable from beginning to end. Big fan of the opening few tracks in particular as they are real energetic bangers and showcase the 'shame' sound perfectly. I think they've improved from this album with their following releases, but this debut definitely provided them with a solid foundation to build from.

Saw this duo as a support act live, and man were they electric. I think most of the audience (including me) had never heard of them, and yet they got the whole room bouncing and moving with their infectious energy and heavy beats. It's the reason I felt the need to come and check out their official releases.

In a way, I almost wish I hadn't listened to this album. It does the duo such a disservice in terms of showcasing just how energetic their music can be. This album feels flat, empty, and ... read more

Some really good tracks to open up, but falls off a little after that. Still an enjoyable EP and one I can definitely see myself coming back to.

Best tracks: Son of a Beach, I Don't Wanna Party