Packed full of energy, unfortunately it just didn't fully click with me. I can fully appreciate why it has a high user score though. Definitely check it out if you're into this type of music!
I'm really torn on this one. This album is really good at making you stop and think about the lyrics you just heard, and the songs are all produced really well. On the other side though, I found a lot of tracks to sound obnoxious and annoying, and the tracks to be too simple despite their production. Outside of a few tracks it would be fair to say that I strongly dislike the majority of this album in terms of its musical elements, but I enjoyed the core messages conveyed (even if at times I ... read more
I had no idea if I liked this type of music coming into this album, and to be completely honest I'm still not 100% sure how I feel coming out of it. The first few songs are an enjoyable barrage of noise, and the screamo element is something that I really got into. It did feel like it really fizzled out over the final few tracks though, which let it down quite a bit. I don't think I'd return to this album in particular, but it did do enough to make me want to explore more from Gospel, and of the ... read more
A really pleasant, enjoyable album that does nothing special - arguably runs a little too long as well. Whilst probably better suited to being background music than anything else, it is certainly worth a listen as I'm sure many people will really enjoy the sound Hatchie shares on this album.
Probably not for everyone, but this is a brilliant piece of work - every track is unique and adventurous. It is full to the brim with standout moments - 100% worth checking out if you are into more experimental types of rap/hip hop.
Tell Me I'm an OK album
My love for Melophobia meant that this album was always going to have a hard time given that my expectations were so high. Did it reach those heights? Not really. Some tracks here are comfortably as good if not better than those on the previous album - Trouble in particular being an exceptional track. Unfortunately though, many other tracks just sound 'decent' - there is nothing really wrong with them but they aren't adventurous or exciting, simply a collection of safe ... read more
A solid album that certainly provokes thought as you listen through it - packed to the brim with interesting sounds and concepts. The atmosphere they create is engulfing, and it is well worth a listen from beginning to end.
Edit: After a few more listens this album is incredible, upped my score to reflect that.
Pretty enjoyable, but at the same time the sound is very basic and nothing exciting. Great to put on in the background, but probably not an album I would choose to listen with purpose.
To someone who doesn't understand the lyrics, this sounds pretty similar to Molchat Doma, albeit a bit less energetic and more downcast. The whole album has a serious dystopian sound to it that really lacks any optimism or hope, and creates a beautiful melancholic atmosphere as it ticks along from song to song. It is quite a long listen so it loses some points there, and is quite same-y at times in the album too, but otherwise definitely worth checking out.
Devastatingly smooth and incredibly enjoyable, not a single weak track throughout. A strong argument could be made that this is one of the more underated rap releases of the last few years.
Watch out grandma, they're back to eat you!
This LP sees the duo take a step towards what could be described as a more mainstream, 'poppy' sound full of upbeat synths and catchy beats. Whilst this may be a far cry from their debut and perhaps a disappointing move for some, they manage to maintain that quirky sound that made so many people fall in love with their first two releases. A really enjoyable listen and a solid return for Let's Eat Grandma.
The robots sound good.
For real though, this is a really interesting conceptual album that explores the darker future of an AI influenced world. By having an AI write lyrics, you are met with often off-cuff and surprising lyrics that manage to perfectly fit the iconic Everything Everything instrumentals. There are loads of groovy tracks here to keep you interested, and despite the long runtime of nearly 1hr, this album does not drag at all. Some tracks are a little on the weaker side and there ... read more
A brilliant exploration of Britain, quite literally a lyrical urban safari through the council blocks that all Brits are familiar with. It's scathingly honest in its attacks at how these people are perceived and how the institutions in play keep these people down. I fear that non-Brits may struggle to grasp some of the tracks without the full context of growing up in Britain, but regardless it is 100% worth checking out.
Update: Bumped up a few points, definitely underscored it in my original ... read more
This album will absolutely terrorise you in the best ways possible, with brutal stories told with spine-tingling emotion. The only reason this album scores below 90 is due to its length, I found it to be about 3 or 4 songs too long - the 1hr15 runtime is brutal and can lose you at times.
I would still recommend you check this out, but just be aware of how long the album is. :)
I don't really have any words for this, it's a great piece of work
Nothing really of note unfortunately. It sounds nice, but is completely forgettable.
To be clear from the start, this album does not contain many standout songs - in fact many of them are pretty generic and relatively forgettable. The constant throughout every song however, is LAUREL's vocal performance - a voice which captivated me and won me over from first hearing her. These songs will not blow you away, but there will be a good few people out there who enjoy this album simply for the vocals on offer. For anyone interested, I find her cover of Jungle's "Happy Man" ... read more