LyricalMiracleS

I don't describe art with this term often, but this really feels like a worthless project. I want to preface my thoughts on the music by saying that I really don't know much about Dream outside of that he's famous and what he's famous for. If he's a controversial figure, I'd have no idea why that is.

Returning to the EP at hand, I struggle to see anything distinguishing here. All of the concepts and themes Dream delivers on here have so little nuance and expansion that calling them incomplete ... read more

A dreamy exercise of impressionism in music. Utterly spellbinding on a sonic level as the beautifully restrained, somewhat haunting guitar tones mesh with delicate uses of reverb and psychedelic soundscapes to create a sound that's both ambitious and deeply comforting. The soothing vocals waft over the tracks in a gorgeous manner, effectively furthering slowdive's common experimentation with dream pop influences. The tones that are played with throughout the album are very light and everything ... read more

There is a profoundly angelic and poetic power that emanates from Ichiko's music, effectively creating a sound so delicate and beautiful that trying to put it into words almost feels like a disservice. The lush and elegant string accompaniments provide such a delightful and gorgeous atmosphere that it's as if we're momentarily granted a sonic glimpse of heaven. Effectively vibrant while also allowing enough restraint for Ichiko's breathtaking vocals to seamlessly glide over the orchestral ... read more

Queens of the Stone Age is back in form after a somewhat disappointing stylistic turn in Villains.

When Queens of the Stone Age are really focused and feeling themselves, they’re capable of creating one of the most distinct sounds in music today. The guitar tone in this album is infectious and absolutely beautiful. Similar to …Like Clockwork, the tone here feels incredibly lush while also packing enough of a punch to give this album an effective hard rock feel at the same time. ... read more