I was slightly worried going into this album given its 17 track and 64 minute runtime. However, Paramore's self-titled album is one of the most consistent albums I've ever had the pleasure to listen to. Not a single bad song (excluding the annoying interludes).
Firstly, the production. Everything is so crisp and sounds absolutely perfect. The sound of this album is incredible and THOSE DRUMS on the opening track. So good. Paramore really managed to craft a mixture of anthemic pop rock bangers ... read more
Ecstatic Music Of The Jemaa El Fna is a compilation of 9 songs by 3 different groups all performing in Marrakesh. In anticipation of my trip to Morocco this June, I decided to listen to some music to get a vibe. The vibe is crazy and all over the place all while being very very very loud. Seriously, listen to this on a lower volume to your usual. It is supposedly both Gnawa and Chaabi but looking into the two genres this seemed much more ritualistic and less verse, chorus structured which makes ... read more
Hypochondriac is an album that took a while for me to figure out my feelings on. On one hand it has some of the most innovative and uniquely well done production of an album I've heard. I also really like Brakence's voice unlike some. The way the album is really pulled down is the god awful lyrics. There is very rarely a song here which wouldn't be improved by completely different writing. I know its emo but emo can be done well.
I'll give some examples but there are many ... read more