this sort of feels like de la soul's version of we got it from here by atcq. not only is it similar by having a more modernised version of each of the artists styles, but both groups also centre the album around a deceased member. this album still has de la soul's signature, light-hearted energy and production even if its given a more modern twist due to mass appeal's inclusions. the rapping is super solid throughout, whether its a feature or the main artists themselves, i feel ... read more

ill do the new de la soul eventually. anyways, out of the three miles davis albums ive heard this one is definitely the most balanced. it doesnt have the off the wall experimentation of bitches brew or the smooth and calming feel of kind of blue, but it takes aspects of both of these styles to create this. even thought it still has alot of improvisation and lack of much coherent structure, its still very atmospheric and soothing. even though both the songs are very long, they don't feel ... read more

i wish this album could be put into my head. structurally, most of it is very clearly a pop album but it pushes the boundaries of what that can be, especially in the production. there isnt a moment on this where the production isnt super layered, lush and incredible. every song is super unique and individually potent but it also comes together for a super strong listen from start to finish. the choruses are beautifully performed and alot of the songs have a a slight progressive feel to them as ... read more

i had a friend tell me today that they think that help! is the beatles best album. i thought they were crazy obviously and i think i was right. a 6.5 might be a bit harsh but i really dont see the point of listening to this album over any of there work that came after it. this really was the turning point from this to rubber soul where they truly became the band they are known as today. the album feels just kind of average for beatles standards, its a bit boring because alot of it just pretty ... read more

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after listening to this, i understand why its called sludge metal. this album sounds and feels like slowly sinking into a giant pool of mud. however, that is only a small part. i love how many of the songs can near-perfectly balance a more ferocious and aggressive style with the sections of long, drawn-out notes that feel somewhat surreal and hypnotic. the vocalist also has a very good range of styles, being able to switch from a more typical metal screechy voice to sometimes a more melodic and ... read more

im literally writing this at midnight and i need to sleep so im going to make this shorter. this album sounds alot like if yes but if they spoke spanish instead. the instrumentals on this album are super lush and beautiful but they sometimes lack as much punch and intensity that i like from progressive rock, except on the nino condenado which is easily my favourite track and has an absolutely amazing climax. i didnt really bother translating the lyrics but maybe if i have more urge to go back ... read more

i used to not really like cloud rap, i thought it was just simplistic and i couldnt see the appeal. however, now its become one of my favourite sub genres of rap for guilty pleasure. i love the psychedelic and hazy atmospheres of the beats on this. it feels super laid back but at the same time goes super hard. i especially love the drums on this album, they really elevate this and keeps it from feeling too basic and uninteresting. chris travis's flows and lyricism arent anything special ... read more

before listening to this, i had alot more experience listening to mos def than talib kweli, except a couple features. black on both sides is one of my favourite rap albums ever and this album has just cemented mos def as one of my favourite rappers even more. i love the way that he clings on to certain rhymes and doesnt let them go until he has wrung out every possible word he can rhyme together, talib is also great but every rap duo has to have the better member. the production is also still ... read more

it is crazy that this album came out over 40 years ago, it sounds so unbelievably refreshing. the instrumentals feel quite similar to other japanese music ive heard, specifically jazz fusion artists like masayoshi takanaka. however, this album also has a prevailing city pop style aswell, and it all just sounds so lavish and intricate. the combination of the serene strings, the grand horns and the funky bass come together so well. the vocals on this album are also super expressive and ... read more

this is the third freddie gibbs album ive done, the other two being pinata and alfredo 2 which i both see alot of comparisons in, while this album doesnt have the highs of pinata or the consistency of alfredo 2, it balances both of these aspects very well. production wise, there still definitely is highlights, it doesnt have as many songs that im as critical about than pinata. similarly to alfredo 2, there arent many weak beats but these ones come off less monotonous. i dont find it super ... read more

this is definitely one of radioheads slightly more overrated albums, i dont understand people who think this is one of radioheads best. while it in no way offensively bad and alot of the songs are quite catchy with some memorable moments, for radiohead standards its just super average. i feel like ive heard loads of these sounds before listening to this from other artists like oasis or jeff buckley. i think the songs have solid production and solid vocal performances but they really dont ... read more

this album is so insanely consistent, while the tracklist is pretty short its super tight and feels so complete and necessary. the lofi aspects of this album are very charming and fun to listen to, even if it isnt necessarily the most creative way its been used (glow pt. 2 holds that spot probably). this album i feel like just does everything right, its got compelling song writing, passionate vocals and great production but the thing that really holds it back for me is that it just go that ... read more

i really was expecting to like this alot more. while malice definitely held his own lyrically, pusha t is definitely the more talented between them and it shows how full to the brim this album is with their signature witty, coke-laced bars. however, my biggest problem with this album is the production, maybe it will grow on me like daytona and lgseo's did but for now i just find it super underwhelming and while having minimalistic beats isnt necessarily bad, there definitely isnt as much ... read more

this is my second nina simone album ive listened to, and i just keep on being impressed. the first thing i noticed about this album is how unbelievably consistent it is, each and every song feels like it was a necessary addition and i cant imagine the album without any of these songs or missing any. nina's singing is absolutely beautiful, for how old her music is she has such an amazing grasp of emotional potency in her delivery. while the instrumentals aren't the MOST revolutionary ... read more

ive only ever listened to one other album by led zeppelin, and compared to IV i am less impressed by this. this album definitely leans to alot more bluesy directions than IV especially in the first half which i cant say i prefer but i also don't dislike. as with majority of led zeppelin's work, the instrumentals, riffs and solos are great. i also like alot of the vocal performances on this album even if jimmy page sometimes goes into hard rock tropes. however, i didnt really find disc ... read more

i feel like this album existing is unnecessary; it wasn't made because kanye and jay z collaborating would release something artistic in them, it was to cash in on both artists extreme amounts of popularity. it definitely shows as this is noticeably weaker than everything kanye released beforehand. the production on this definitely doesn't meet KANYE standards, some of the songs have VERY mediocre beats to a point that its laughable this was released soon after mbdtf. there are a ... read more

i definitely notice how this album influences the new danny brown i reviewed yesterday. the best adjective i can describe this album with is noisy, it sounds like they layered an edm song, a rage song, and industrial factory noises over eachother to create something in theory should sound like a mess, but the production on this album sounds super purposeful. it isnt just noise for the sake of noise, there are very complex layers and everything comes together into this chaotic, dense and super ... read more

when i heard that danny brown was going into a more hyperpop direction for his next album, i wasn't super excited as thats not really a style im a huge fan of. however, i was super surprised listening to this as the production clicked with me way more than i thought, its very light-hearted, electronic and just fun. danny brown shows his versatility as a rapper by flowing so naturally over some super abstract and weird beats, and i really like the lyricism on this album and how its very ... read more

this was recommended by a friend. i think the production on this album is fine, while its relatively simple i think it does a decent job at just being cozy and warm, and just being pretty easy to listen to. however, this album just feels like demos. many of the songs feel just way too simple and not fleshed out enough. there are very little memorable moments on this album and it feels like more like a bunch of snippets from some instrumentals that need more work. the most memorable part is ... read more