Recent Reviews
May 22, 2020
May 21, 2020
original score was 95. revisiting this and realizing how much more is here than was available to me in the first few listens. they have built a powerful body of work at this point but surely this represents a pinnacle of their aesthetic and a major achievement. each song is so carefully conceived and constructed. after listening to so many unstructured and disjointed albums in the last few weeks, in listening to this again I am blown away by the cohesiveness of their vision here. I have always ... read more
May 18, 2020
the fifth album from CPV represents a step forward in their approach, with more post-punk accents to their core darkwave sound. this album features more coldwave keyboards, less bass than usual, and even some acoustic elements. the songs are more nuanced and explore themes not evident in their more industrial and atmospheric earlier records. songs like "Still" are firmly anchored in their early 80's inspirations but are now extended in genuinely interesting ways. "Run" ... read more
Apr 24, 2020
Mar 28, 2020
What album should I review?
Yeezus by Kanye West
Kid A by Radiohead
Reflektor by Arcade Fire
Yeezus by Kanye West
Kid A by Radiohead
Reflektor by Arcade Fire
Feb 29, 2020
Hey, I just released my debut album:)
It would be nice if you gave it a chance.
Here's the link: https://soundcloud.com/hubert-dobrych-op/albums
It would be nice if you gave it a chance.
Here's the link: https://soundcloud.com/hubert-dobrych-op/albums
Jan 13, 2020
Which Scott walker album would you recommend to listen to first?
Nov 6, 2019
Hi, I just made a new song and it would be nice if you would listen to it and give me your thoughts about it:D Here is the link https://youtu.be/3YTut64wY8M
Nov 3, 2019
Supp! I'm doing a challenge at the moment, the "out of my comfort-zone challenge". This is a challenge where I need to listen projects, I normally wouldn't listen too. After some listen I need to state my opinions in a review. If you would suggest an album to me, it would be great! As long as they aren't metal, hip hop or rap! (experimental/abstract hip hop, weird rap is allowed though)
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100 = perfect
91-99 = levels of greatness
90 = good stuff
80-89 = worthy of an extended listen
70-79 = good song or two
50-69 = thanks but ...
under 50 = no thanks
I rate generously most of the time, unless something is deeply inauthentic, or overtly venal.
Strong preference for small labels and indies, tend not to rate major label and mainstream stuff unless forced upon me, then look out.
Top 100+ Songs of 2020 (in progress): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4YvSR1q4lHoNExIKqKbtDu
91-99 = levels of greatness
90 = good stuff
80-89 = worthy of an extended listen
70-79 = good song or two
50-69 = thanks but ...
under 50 = no thanks
I rate generously most of the time, unless something is deeply inauthentic, or overtly venal.
Strong preference for small labels and indies, tend not to rate major label and mainstream stuff unless forced upon me, then look out.
Top 100+ Songs of 2020 (in progress): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4YvSR1q4lHoNExIKqKbtDu
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Rating Distribution
100
35
90-99
902
80-89
571
70-79
221
60-69
107
50-59
114
40-49
40
30-39
12
20-29
30
10-19
29
0-9
40
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