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I sometimes worry that my ratings are too positive. The 90-99 portion of my ratings is the most populated, which seems a little odd. With this comes the thought I have sometimes that I have too many 100s. If any album deserves the triple digits, this is it. Leaves Turn Inside You is the result of Unwound's longest break between albums, and would be the final album of their discography. Produced by the band themselves in their own studio, full creative control was established on their magnum ... read more
Recent Reviews
From certain perspectives, this album is their best.
A minimalist cover is what this new sound is presented under: darker, colder, moodier. The opening swirl of "Sentimental Man" sets the tone of this album immediately. This is the night to E&I's day.
It's evident throughout the tracks sequenced to create this masterpiece. The ironic acknowledgement of agency on "Superpowers" is the perfect foil to the powerlessness hammered home on "Come Home." Repeated ... read more
drake is easily the worst part of this song but that doesn't
stop it from being one of the only redeemable tracks on clb
stop it from being one of the only redeemable tracks on clb
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1mo
hii!! i just dropped a new single. it’d be amazing if you could check it out. let me know what you think!
https://www.albumoftheyear.org/album/626146-shorewood-by-your-side.php
https://linktr.ee/shorewood
https://www.albumoftheyear.org/album/626146-shorewood-by-your-side.php
https://linktr.ee/shorewood
2mo
Thanks for contributing, the list is out now! You can check it out if you want :D https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/fertvlol/list/113443/aoty-userss-most-spiciest-takes-of-all-time/
2mo
Hi Initialize, I’m making a list of hot takes so if you’re interested pls tell me your hottest take you can think of a song, album or artist. Also give a reason for your take and just give one take only.
You can respond or ignore, your choice :)
You can respond or ignore, your choice :)
3mo
InitializeSahib! Februarys monthly recap is out now, feel free to go check it out :)
https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/cfnugent/list/109009/february-2023-recap/
https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/cfnugent/list/109009/february-2023-recap/
3mo
Hey friend, finally back and just finished my top 50 records of 2022. Wanted to have some time to live with some of the records that dropped late in the year Have a look if u wish :)
https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/edgarratesmusic/list/108532/2022s-best-records/
https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/edgarratesmusic/list/108532/2022s-best-records/
4mo
Hey InitializeSahib! I want to do a type of monthy recap for 2023, so I've put together a list of the defining releases of January, and will continue to do so every month. Enjoy!
https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/cfnugent/list/106391/january-2023-recap/
https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/cfnugent/list/106391/january-2023-recap/
4mo
Boris - Pink is a great record, definitely worth the listen. And thanks for your recommendations, i’ll check out your top rated and see which i haven’t listened :D
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100: Perfect
95: Almost Perfect
90: Outstanding
85: Excellent
80: Great
75: Very Good
70: Good
65: Decently Good
60: Decent
55: Above Average
50: Average
45: Nearly Average
40: Below Average
35: Bad
95: Almost Perfect
90: Outstanding
85: Excellent
80: Great
75: Very Good
70: Good
65: Decently Good
60: Decent
55: Above Average
50: Average
45: Nearly Average
40: Below Average
35: Bad
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Rating Distribution
100
24
90-99
135
80-89
133
70-79
65
60-69
33
50-59
8
40-49
3
30-39
10
20-29
10-19
0-9
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