- Sam Beam's return is a lot of things; soulful, delicate, full of joy, gentle, and similar his recent releases yet among everything else, it is pleasant
- 10 songs, 39 minutes, and a variety of song lengths, the loop is serviceable at the most
- Sam Beam rarely misses with the album art, and the trend continues here
- While I haven't delved that thoroughly into the lyricism, the album itself feels to be one of the more uplifting of Beam's discographies, and that the most it ... read more

- Guild of Lore brushes up their chop to take their storytelling to a new land, blending elements of his more ambient pieces and mainstays in the desert synth subgenre, surmounting to an ambitious and interesting if lackluster ride at times
- While I have enjoyed looping this, it's length at nearly 80 minutes and 18 tracks does not lend itself to a concise listen
- Some of GoL's best album art to date. Hats off to Ingsmith for their work
- Without a doubt GoL's most ambitious ... read more

I'm a stern believer in trusting the universe that we listen to new albums at just the perfect time, that there's a reason for it all.
- Two years after the defining Hayfields, Composing Colentine represents a new level of maturity, confidence, and storytelling
- EPs should be enjoyable to loop because of their size, and this record is no different. I do wonder how the texture of this record would feel if "Cole's Response" we the third track and not the fourth, just as ... read more

- Puma Blue returns to their form after a coupling of unconventional releases to embrace a more streamlined, pop sound, while occasionally experimenting with a homage to what can only be summed up as "Radiohead Vibes"
- I'm conflicted on the record's loop. On one hand, 11 songs, 39 minutes, feels short for the band, and the second half of the album is quite strong with "Jaded" perhaps being the most forgettable track and yet, the organization gives me pause. On the ... read more

- Steven Lynn's return builds on the promise of his previous record, with more songs, and even more skilled musicianship
- I've looped this at least eight time so far, and want to loop it it more
- I'm conflicted on the album art. It feels insensitive and likely problematic. On the other hand, it could be itself a criticism of popular media, or have some historical fact to it. I'll say that I enjoy the shading but overall I much prefer the previous record's album art
- ... read more

- In the vein of old Spaghetti Westerns, Steven Lynn breathes new life into the frontier lands, evoking vivid imagery of a Western that doesn't exist
- The loop is enjoyable, although the closing track "Vengeance" stretches it by being eight minutes long
- Fantastic album art. Classic, wonderful use of shadows, and an underlying sense of danger
- While not Lynn's first release, considering how this is his first LP, it's incredibly strong
"Soundtrack from an ... read more

I normally don't reviews on such recent releases because, but it's Valentines
- Claire's sophomore album is a wonderful and fun array of tones, delivering her typical style, while also experimenting with some more explicit themes than previous releases
- 13 songs, 36 minutes, the loop here is totally fine. Like Just Because, there are choice tracks sprinkled throughout the record that kind of bring down the listen. The contrast between "City" and "Crazy Bitch ... read more

- Claire Rosinkranz's first LP is a bouncy, bright, genuinely fun record that hits right on the mark for its genre and doesn't overstay its welcome
- With a 36 minute, 13 track composition, I like the loop because you get through two in a bit more of an hour. Plus "123" and "Mess" are two of the best tracks, so they bookend well
- I kinda want Claire's hat/beanie. Besides that, fine album cover
- As Claire's first album, it's pretty well-put together ... read more

- A delightfully fun, vivid, and emotional voyage of traditional Irish folk music by a fresh three-piece dedicated to the spirit of their music
- Despite 5 instrumental tracks and a 12 song length, the loop here is surprisingly pleasant. "Martinmastime" opens the album with the right tone, and the closer of "An Bradán Feasa / Gan Ainm / The Changeling" is deceptively strong
- Album art is simple and nice to look at even if it's not really clear how it connects ... read more

- The Vermont-based craftsmen of winter returns with a standout EP bolstered by classical guitarist Tom Vitzthum's entrancing work to create something beautiful
- At 6 tracks and ~18 minutes long the loop on Troubadour Songs cannot be oversold as it is majestic, getting better with every listen
- Hailing back to Tales from Frostreach, the album art embodies travelling and the myriad of emotions you encounter
- I enjoyed Wintertide and have dabbled with the rest of Fimnur's ... read more

(Disclaimer: if you're looking for an unbiased, purely objective, reason-based review where each track, the entire composition, and every aspect is judged on its merit alone, you're not going to get that with this review)
- Summer and Fall clash in beautiful spectrum of sensations and tones in Local Natives' junior release in a perfect snapshot
- I absolutely adore looping this record. 45 minutes, 12 tracks, the all-time opener of "Villainy" closing with the underrated ... read more

- Colorful, wonderful, and splendid sounds that established the RKS we all know and love, all in the perfect container
- 7 tracks, 27 minutes, and not a bad song among them? That's not easy to do
- The classic RKS album art too, love it
- This was where it all started. Even though the self-titled and its prodigy, "Cocaine Jesus" was one of their first hits, but tracks like "Shameful Company" and "Seven" made the band
There's something some pure and rare ... read more

- An indie album that embodies an partial return to form that unfortunately returns to their previous album's form with them faltering halfway, falling back on clichés and a genre sound that lacks a strong identity
- At 10 tracks, 35 minutes, and really only 3 tracks that I skip, the loop is ok if skewed and bland
- The album art feels more AI generated than the previous, and just invites you to look for faults as almost if it mirrors the rest of the record
- It's a totally ... read more

- A long-awaited return to classic form with Mike Portnoy breathing old life and a fresh new sound for the foundational band
- The loop is only slightly stretched on account of the long silence at the end of "The Shadow Man Incident"
- There's a lot of controversy with the album art and I'm not going to say that it's without merit. I do like it and the feeling of a callback to Images & Words but that's the extent.
- A divisive album solely on its release and ... read more

- Rough DYI indie rock with folk and piano mixed into it, producing an intentionally messy yet proud collection of trauma, queer experiences, relationship difficulties, and more
- The loop here is oddly enjoyable despite its length
- IDK about the album art, it's just like the actually album title is smaller than the band's
- It's the band's first album iirc, and it's a solid start
- I haven't listened to their newest release which is a collab effort but I'll ... read more

- An angsty indie-rock menagerie of quality, sounds, styles, and tones in late night drive home's first album
- The length isn't the issue with the loop; it's the last two tracks and the whiplash of going from "Sections" into "Awkward Conversations"
- One of my favorite album arts I love it so much, very quiet and nice for my soul
- Represents a mark in maturity for the band in length, completion, and variety
I have a very complicated relationship with How ... read more

- A collaboratively-created mood medley of catchy flows and rainy days
- Fantastic loop
- Really not a fan of their album art because it doesn't feel like Manwolves
- Crashprez really let Manwolves focus on their instrumental side and experiment, and I'll here for it
- If this is their new sound, I can't wait for what they cook up next
I love Manwolves, but this might be their saddest record yet in terms of tone. Opening on "built 2 last" it's this relatable ... read more

- Disturbing, ominous, and almost mean-spirited ambiance and vampiric screechings
- 8 tracks and almost 42 minutes? No, I don't think I could stomach it back-to-back
- Stunning album art, no doubt ab out it
- This is my only Cefaris album to date BUT I can say that it has a very distinct place among the vampiric dungeon synth niche
- It's their most recent release and I hope for more with less or at least different vocal styles
If you are here or have listened to anything like this, ... read more

- Sorrow and confusion meet in this dim yet expansive reflection
- At 14 tracks and 35 minutes, I don't think I'm looping it
- Album art leaves a bit to despite but it's fitting
- A new step for Puma Blue's sound, and altogether welcomed experimentation
Antichamber is not easily-accessible. Opening with the "debris" it's hard to get a general feeling for the record. It's all kind of confusing, even after four total listens, and I think that's ... read more

(RECORD-BREAKING YAPPING IN-BOUND)
- Profound & bold; 94
- Catchy but not cliche indie rock that focuses on the confusing, painful, and frustrating elements of growing up on the internet, and be warned, late night drive home is NOT afraid to be belligerent
- Despite 13 tracks and nearly 50 minutes, the loop is very enjoyable. The opener "as i watch my life online" is this interesting tribute to LCD Soundsystem and early Arcade Fire, and the middle is not as distinct, the closer ... read more