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The Lonesome Crowded West is not only one of the greatest emo albums of all time, but one of the greatest indie albums of all time. It may seem like hyperbole because in all reality, this doesn't change the formula too much from their debut album. What it does, however, is build off of it and add even more of what made that debut so good to make an album that clicked with me INSTANTLY on first listen, captured my attention, and never let go. This album is about not willing to accept the change ... read more
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The Strokes fall into a slump, an exceedingly average record with songs that feel superfluously toned down compared to their normal work. A disappointment.
Angles sees the band going for a new wave and power pop direction, and while it isn’t gamechanging, it’s enough of a change to make it stand out among their discography. It’s pretty colorful and has decent songs, but going for a sound like this doesn’t help open new opportunities like with the garage-rock revival sound of Is This It, so that’s why it doesn’t work as well. It’s still a good effort that’s well made for passing time.
I want to like this album, but honestly, it went in through one ear and out the other. Not really too many highlights here like on their previous albums, or ways that it really stood out compared to them. I guess it can still be enjoyable to the right listener and maybe it needs to grow on me, but for now, this is certainly one of the most forgettable Strokes albums.
It may be "Is This It 2", but it has my absolute favorite Strokes songs. Also, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Jan 19, 2021
Hey I just wanted to let you know that my list aggregating AOTY's favorite albums of the year 1970 is finally live, and that you are included in it!
This was a very big project that would not have been able to be completed without your ratings and I hope to continue this series with future installments!
If you would be so kind as to check the list out and even possibly give me any feedback at all it would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much!
https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/zachthesnack/list/35329/aotys-favorite-records-of-1970/
This was a very big project that would not have been able to be completed without your ratings and I hope to continue this series with future installments!
If you would be so kind as to check the list out and even possibly give me any feedback at all it would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much!
https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/zachthesnack/list/35329/aotys-favorite-records-of-1970/
Jan 16, 2021
What is your favorite album of the year 1970, and could I get a few words on your thoughts on that album!?
{I’m going to be doing a series of lists where I go through AOTYs favorite albums of every year since 1970 and this is the first part of that ultimate goal!!}
{I’m going to be doing a series of lists where I go through AOTYs favorite albums of every year since 1970 and this is the first part of that ultimate goal!!}
Sep 5, 2020
@JakerpGuy - Thanks for the follow. I certainly dig your interest in Progressive Rock. Your scoring is spot on too. I've decided to give you a follow! Cheers, bruh. - @daFigz™
Apr 17, 2020
Hi there! I accidentally deleted my Fetch the Bolt Cutters review (instead of 'editing' it) and I'm quite pleased with it, would you mind giving it another look? I don't expect a like, just a read my friend!
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He/him. I review bands as other artists. Discord is Jakerp#3135! :]
Ratings:
(Approval Tier)
100: Masterful
95-99: Outstanding
90-94: Amazing
85-89: Brilliant
80-84: Great
75-79: Very Good
70-74: Good
(Indifferent Tier)
65-69: Alright
60-64: Average
55-59: Lackluster
50-54: Mediocre
(Garbage Tier)
45-49: Poor
40-44: Bad
35-39: Very Bad
30-34: Awful
25-29: Atrocious
20-24: Abysmal
15-19: Horrendous
10-14: Egregious
0-9: oh no
Ratings:
(Approval Tier)
100: Masterful
95-99: Outstanding
90-94: Amazing
85-89: Brilliant
80-84: Great
75-79: Very Good
70-74: Good
(Indifferent Tier)
65-69: Alright
60-64: Average
55-59: Lackluster
50-54: Mediocre
(Garbage Tier)
45-49: Poor
40-44: Bad
35-39: Very Bad
30-34: Awful
25-29: Atrocious
20-24: Abysmal
15-19: Horrendous
10-14: Egregious
0-9: oh no
Rating Distribution
100
12
90-99
79
80-89
94
70-79
78
60-69
52
50-59
33
40-49
34
30-39
13
20-29
6
10-19
5
0-9
1
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