YOOOOOOOO SPONGEBOB?
This album is weird, intriguing, and awesome. Each and every song gives the listener something new to chew on, whether that be in the awesome and catchy guitars, to the weird soundscape of each song, to the vastly different styles displayed on each track, not to mention the excellent songwriting. I do have a few criticisms however. Some of the synth, though cool and strange, sometimes do sound a bit dated and weirdly mixed. The other thing is that since there are so many ... read more

My Introduction to the Strokes
I remember listening to this all the way back when the pandemic started, and I loved it. It production is clean and nice, with melancholic lyrics, glittery, glitzy guitars, and pounding synths to make for a downtrodden, atmospheric experience. I decide to listen to it years later, and while a lot of this is true I do have some complaints. The synths are used well sometimes, but other times sound half-way cheap, buzzy, and weren't well implemented well into the ... read more

Nah dawg this aint it
There is a fine line between parody and seriousness, and once you start being a bit too serious with you parody, the parody completely falls apart. I think this is what happened here. I HOPE this is what happened. there is no comedy. The "comedy" here is just vivid description of sexual acts, which with the way he delivers the lyrics, it's just downright disgusting. It does not come off in a body positive or charismatic way at all, but rather a sex addict way. ... read more

Don't get it
Seeing how highly rated this band compared to its contemporaries, I thought I'd give it a listen. Unfortunately, it just didn't click with me. These tracks do have redeeming qualities, however. They tend to be not way overproduce their songs, which is something not many bands in this genre can say, and actually make interesting decisions with their sound and what they sample, making this project at least a bit vibe-y. But that's all this project gives. A vibe. Each risk that it ... read more

First half of this album is like 100
Beats? HARD! Bars? HARD! Chemistry? HARD! Me? HARD! Lyricism? THOUGHTFUL, INTROSPECTIVE, AND WITTY! This just feels like two hip-hop elders, who have both been in the hip-hop industry for over a decade at this point, coming together and showing the world why they're on top. It's just a list of non-stop bangers, that bring a unique energy to them, for the most part. The ladder part of this album does dip in quality, but only slightly, and overshadowed by its ... read more

I want to have sex with the distorted guitar sound
This album is truly a feat. It's able to have a runtime of nearly TWO HOURS yet have very little filler is incredible. Again, as the Smashing Pumpkins are known for, they are able to hypnotize with perfectly distorted guitars and earworm riffs, with excellent songwriting ESPECIALLY being present on this album. This album can go BONKERS when it wants too, but also can be more reserved and laid back when it wants to, exploring with their sound ... read more

This review is entirely non-biased and based on truth and fact only
I'll be honest I used to listen to this album all the time. And how can't I? It has infectious beats every single second of the way, using thick bass, energic synths, and Murphy's energized vocals to its fullest advantage. Although these songs can be long, this shows off their excellent sense of structure and songwriting, making sure no moment is boring. Not only that, since the album is nearly an hour thirty minutes long, it ... read more

wait smoking what

I want to have sex with the guitar sound
This is only their debut, and it's THIS GOOD? Each song shows an already tight grasp on songwriting, structure, tone, soundscape and dynamics. The riffs can be a bit same-y, but who cares when they are this kick-ass and the guitar tone sounds SO GOOD and is so instantly recognizable. Though the slower songs are the weakest part of the album, they are still good, and most importantly, they still fits into the tracklist of the album. They also exercise the ... read more

Good classic rap
This album is not bad at all. The beats are otherworldly, using its jazz roots to their fullest extent, making an excellent vibe unique to them that persists throughout the album. The charisma and the chemistry oozing off of each rapper is something that shouldn't be understated either. You can tell they all had a fun time making this album. There is one major thing that holds this project back for me. Energy. The beats can be same-y and lack energy, which may give an excellent ... read more

YUH!
I like this album a LOT more than I thought I would. First off, MC Ride is a very diverse rapper, of course known for his more screaming rap-style, he is also able to be more down low and quiet, while still being able to spit depressing bars over indescribable beats. These beats man. They have a rawness, a pure energy to them that goes simply unmatched to this day, with a sound that is truly unique to them. Even if I am not fully entranced with every single song, each song is an unmatched ... read more

Theres a joke here somewhere
HOW AM I NOT BORED. This album is nearly 3 hours longs, and the fact that it was able to keep my attention is absolutely astounding. When I start to drift off, which is bound to happen since the songs tend to be structured the same, the next track always brings a new feeling, a new sound, or a new vibe to the album, regaining my interest. Admittedly, this album does dip in the middle, however it that is still wildly impressive considering how much pure song is on ... read more

shaking my booty rn
Def one of the better albums they've put out in a minute. In this album, they use more electric guitars and sweet saxophone sounds to infuse the songs with more of an indie/heartland rock feel, which they pull off well. Each track is filled with catchy, but simple hooks, and excellent lyricism, as expected with the Mountain Goats. What this album surprisingly lacks is an emotional oomph, to really push these tracks forward. Not only that, the songwriting on this album can ... read more

Yes! Yes! Yes!
The Mountain Goats have come back with another record, proving after nearly three decades they can still make good music. This time, they come back with a soft, gentle approach to their sound, using a lot of horns, muted guitars, pianos, strings and chill synths. It seems to have given up out-right hooks with more attention to soundscape and atmosphere, which I can respect, and they do pull of well, however since there are no clear earworm hooks, and the songs tend to sonically ... read more

The transitions between each track are the best transitions of all time hands down
This album is what every EDM project should aspire to be, each track having excellent usage of spliced sampling, along with infusion of that thick, groovy bass. the synth work cannot be understated as well, with the synths ranging from jittery and excitable, to smooth and chill, using whatever mood that fits the track the best. What I was decently surprised with was how much experimentation and implementation of ... read more

snooper more like pooper lol
It astounded me how much pure stuff they are able to fit into each track. They have pounding, energetic guitars, and fast, pummeling bass, and excellently performed drums. And with each pummel of the bass, or the pounding of the guitar, they are able to fit catchy hooks all over the place, and cram in some experimentation with the sound as well. the only thing I don't really like about this project is how hit-or-miss the vocals can be. They're either exciting and ... read more

He's doing WHAT in heaven????
I want to start off this review by saying none of these tracks are inherently bad. In fact I do admire the craftmanship of each track, Frankenstein-ing sounds, beats, and samples together to make for one cohesive track, intertwining it with his own flare and personality as well. This makes each song, at least in some way, jammable and listenable. However, each song tends to have the same general pace, with the same general vibe and beat to it, and most build-ups or ... read more

He really let it all out with this one
This album has cheesy 80s synth sounds and drum machines all over, with a bit over-bearing production, and just general 80s stink reeking all over it. Yet, Tears for Fears is able to wrangle all those aspects together, use powerful, catchy vocals mixed with thought-provoking lyricism, and use a lot of groove and general attention to atmosphere and soundscape to make for a collection of absolutely stellar 80s pop. Does the 80s sound sometimes bring me out ... read more

Dude they were formed in Seattle they are not Midwest Emo lol
This album is very passionate. The vocals, though rough, are very passionate, with simple, yet heart-string pulling lyrics. The guitars, whether twinkly, soft, and arpeggiated, or hard-hitting and distorted, the guitars are very passionate. The bass and drums are passionate. Everything here is passionate, making for a bittersweet feeling to the entire project. I was also pleasantly surprised by how much they experimented with sound ... read more

Clicked with this album a lot more than I thought I would
this albums masters its soundscape, pairing the angelic, gentle, and very skillful vocals with the dreamy, hazy instrumentation. it can range from groovy, to discordant (in a good way) to ethereal, leaving for a very diverse, head-bopping listen. There are some flaws to this project though. There do not be this many interludes to this project. Get rid of half the interludes, the albums flows a lot better. Plus a lot of the songwriting ... read more