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Despite what one may be think after reading this unpolished, impressionistic “review”, I did largely enjoyed this album. This isn’t deeply interesting music despite it sounding like it should be. Prince, D’Angelo, Animal Collective, and Frank Ocean are influences I think no one will deny. But the clearest influence is by far Bon Iver, down to the songwriting, and it is merely the perceived blackness and distant idea of “R&B” that obfuscates that. However, ... read more
The phenomenon of Lorde’s successive artistic transformations is no less complete than those of Bowie in his most protean eras; as such, they illuminate a certain persistent difficulty in the contemporary reception of pop music. Observe the inevitable resistance from that portion of her audience who, having formed their conception of her career from a few relatively early moments in its development, cling to adolescent Melodrama and its studied “pop star” mythology. Her ... read more
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Criticism should meet the work of art on its own terms, but all are worthy of comparison to the greatest. Below is a useless guide to my rating system.
<30: Will not deepen with engagement, nor does it clarify its own necessity.
=50: May not meet the moment but at least justifies the effort of full attention.
>90: Attains a signification that resists exhaustion.
100: A contextual classic; best of the best.
Every rating will receive a review. Naturally, ratings are provisional until then.
<30: Will not deepen with engagement, nor does it clarify its own necessity.
=50: May not meet the moment but at least justifies the effort of full attention.
>90: Attains a signification that resists exhaustion.
100: A contextual classic; best of the best.
Every rating will receive a review. Naturally, ratings are provisional until then.
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