With the passing of one of their members, it was unclear how injury reserve would approach this album missing an essential part of what made them stand out, but somehow they manage to pull off an insane record. One which can only being described as experimental hip hop and some coining the phrase post-rap and it is clear why. This album easily stands out as being unique and so against the grain that in of itself is abrasive in nature and I love it, I love the more avant-garde surreal beats ... read more

The new legendary Duo, Bruno Mars and Anderson.Paak finally make a collaboration album under the new name of Silk Sonic and it everything we expected for an explosive , sensual and lush soul record filled with elements of funk and RnB for not only a catchy mainstream soul record but one with so much replay-ability and the 2 showcase amazing synergy between each other. The only shame is the album is too short.

Track Review

Silk Sonic Intro 9/10
Leave The Door Open 10/10
Fly As Me ... read more

Before going into this record, I will admit I am not the biggest fan of JPEGMAFIA, I think veterans is great but i find the rest of his project a mixed bag and i always wanted to hear a project by him where everything was just great to me and well I think JPEGMAFIA has managed to do it for me and on a record which has 20 tracks, LP! is easily JPEGMAFIA most streamlined, well defined project to date, with no moments boring me or feeling too rigid this album is a beautiful display of experimental ... read more

IDLES return with their 4th studio album and even though that same aggressive modern post-punk sound is there, they has definately been a shift within their sound on CRAWLER, into a more darker introspective area of their sound centering around drug abuse and the sad realities it can bring for an impactful listen and even though its loses some steam during the second half their is alot of IDLES classics in the making such as Car Crash and the already popular The Beachland Ballroom but with ... read more

It's been awhile since I have even come on to this website but I've been very busy with my personal life recently and a lot of things have changed but I'm coming back and what a better place to start that a slowcore essential, Duster sophomore album, Contemporary Movement. Keeping up with the sound they established on their debut, Contemporary Movement is a mellow and warm record but center around depressive themes of self-hatred and loneliness and ultimately even with its warming presence ... read more

Post-Grunge does get a lot of hate within the music community and some of is jusitifed, often playing it too safe with the sound and being too commercialized but Blackbird is one of those records which manages to pull the sound of quite well, now nowhere near one of the best albums of this time but wiith some great songs and some decent deeper cuts, manages to keep this record beating in its catchy self. Alongside, Myles good vocal performance the only thing thats slugs this record is how ... read more

A great solo project by the lead singer of prime Iron Maiden and solidified himself as a solo artist, Accident of Birth contains some classic epic filled heavy metal filled with some amazing songs such as Man of Sorrows and Road to Hell for a well rounded record, with amazing guitar playing, and a nice edge of sticky hooks and lyrics to make it stick out

Track Review

Freak 8/10
Toltec 7 Arrival 6.5/10
Starchildren 7.5/10.
Taking the Queen 7.5/10.
Darkside of Aquarius 8.5/10.
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Overall better than their previous release, Yield is easily their most accessible record from the 90's for some straightforward catchy alternative rock and it is effective at that. for a melodic but yet filled with angry there is a lot to resonate within this record and with the more memorable songs being fantastic and the depper cuts all being good, Yield is a solid release from the band but yet nowhere near the level of their prime.

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Brain of J. 7.5/10.
Faithfull 8/10
No Way ... read more

Altar of Plague's debut is a great atmospheric post black metal release with moments of pure brilliance and although they would go on to make better records, White Tomb stills stands up their in the 2000's atmospheric black metal scene with its dark apocalyptic atmosphere surrounding the listener for an epic adventure.

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Earth: As A Furnace 7.5/10.
Earth: As A Womb 9/10
Through The Collapse: Gentian Truth 7.5/10.
Through The Collapse: Watchers Restrained 8/10

Average: 8.0/10

2 years before their release of The Mountain which is easily for me their best album, they release vision which is often close for most for being their favorite Haken album but for me personally it just not on the same level as The Mountain, don't get me wrong this album is fantastic with no boring moments a melodic and complex structure which is breathtaking fused with elements of symphonic metal to create a powerful album and helps build an atmosphere, Visions is a beautifully crafted ... read more

One of their better records and one of their most famous the contemporary Folk Rock group Blackmore's Night bring a nocturnal medieval inspired soft album which has some impressive highs such as Catherine Howard's Fate and the well known-ish self titled track but at 16 tracks spreads itself too thin for a strong album filled with some under appreciated folk music.

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Under A Violet Moon 10/10
Castles and Dreams 8.5/10.
Pat Time With Good Company 8/10
Morning Star 8.5/10.
Avalon ... read more

Almost nearly my favorite Low album, containing their most introspective depressing and bittersweet lyrics, if there is one thing The Curtain Hits the Cast excels at its lyrically a masterpiece and with a soft dark yet calming atmosphere built upon its soundscape it perfectly captures that lonely feeling down with some of their best songs such as The Plan and Over the Ocean, the records deserves to be remember as a Slowcore classic

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Anon 9.5/10
The Plan 10/10
Over the Ocean ... read more

Not my favorite Wayne Shorter album but easily near the top and one of his better records, Schizophrenia is as the title would suggest a master piece of chaotic technical improvisation and although some parts can be duller than others especially on tracks such as playground there are many amazing moments to make up for it for a great Post-Bop record.

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Tom Thumb 9/10
Go 7.5/10.
Schizophrenia 8.5/10.
Kryptonite 7/10
Miyako 8.5./10.
Playground 7/10

Average: 7.9/10

A great classic synthpop record turns the dial up on the synthesizers to 11, for quite a futuristic almost science fiction filled soundscape which works well with quite the cold and distant lyrical content for arguably Gary Numan's most interesting record he has put out

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Me! I Disconnect from You 8.5/10.
Are 'Friends' Electric? 9.5/10
The Machman 8.5/10.
Praying to the Aliens 8/10
Down in the Park 9/10
You Are in My Vision 8.5/10.
Replicas 8/10
It Must Have Been Years 8/10
When ... read more

AJJ, fundamentally at their best for 25 minute of some of the most impactful, pessimistic, misanthropic lyrics to come out in the 2000's but yet played in such an uplifting way within the folk soundscape for quite a sarcastic release and one which for its short runtime delves into quite interesting topics and with the whole concept being doing perfectly it is a musical experience everyone should partake.

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Rejoice 9.5/10
Brave As a Noun 10/10
Survival Song 9/10
Bad Bad Things ... read more

One of the better sophisti-pop record to come out in recent years, OPncle Jazz is a soothing and calming experience mixing elements of synth, funk and jazz for a lush ethereal experience and even though the track list is too long it is very consistent with some impressive moments such as Porcelain.

Track Review

Oncle Jazz 8/10
Norton Commander (Album V) 8.5/10.
Days Go By 9/10
Tailwhip (Album V) 8.5/10.
Found Me 8/10
Numb (Album V) 7.5/10.
Say Can You Hear (Album V) 8.5/10.
All Night 9/10
I ... read more

Uncle Tupelo's debut is a great introduction to one of the best and underappreciated alt-country / Americana singers from the 90's with some of his most catchy songs such as Graveyard shift and some strong ballads such as the self titled song for a bittersweet album filled with song center around alcoholism but yet there such a strong sense of energy bursting out for a fun but warming listen.

Track Review

Graveyard Shift 9/10
That Year 8.5/10.
Before I Break 8.5/10.
No Depression ... read more

The New Pornographers' debut, Mass Romantic, stands as one of their best if not their best release for me and stands as a classic within the power pop genre with its energetic and uplifting soundscape and a sensual romantic lyrics make for a catchy and fun listen with many classics such as the self titled track, Letter from an Occupant and fantastic deeper cuts like Breakin' the Law makes the record great throughout and never boring.

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Mass Romantic 9/10
The Fake Headlines ... read more

L'Enfant Sauvage, is no where near my favorite from the legendary progressive death metal band and in fact, when it came out and i first listen to it i would of rated it a lot lower but I can't lie, this record has grown on me so much over the past decade with songs like The Axe, The Gift of Gift and the self titled, this record is one of their most heaviest and aggressive releases, whilst offering some really introspective moments and lyrics for a well balanced listen.

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Explosia ... read more

A great explosive, raw and noisy bluesy post-punk record by a combination of some of the best names from the 80's from Nick Cave, Rowland S. Howard, Mick Harvey etc. for The Birthday Party's last studio album which is a combination of intense drug filled insanity. Easily one of the most psychotic and chaotic records from the 80's

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She's Hit 10/10
Dead Joe 8.5/10.
The Dim Locator 8/10
Hamlet (Pow Pow Pow) 9/10
Several Sins 8.5/10.
Big Jesus Trash Can 8.5/10.
Kiss Me Black ... read more