Marowhacker

hey aoty! I've kind of disappeared into the void over the past few days but I've just been too stressed w exams to want to write any reviews. I'll pop in over the next couple of weeks to do reviews whenever I feel like it then hopefully (?) get back to daily reviews when my exams are done but yeah. I've also struggled a little for new albums because the drops recently have been so dry so if any of you have recommendations I'd appreciate them a lot.

anyway essay over. song sucks

(JUST THE DELUXE TRACKS)

this is suuuuuuuuuuuuper unnecessary, I don't really mind the whole culture of "everything needs to have a deluxe edition" but nothing on here really comes close to the original album aside from, obviously, the remix of Levitating which is easily the best track here. I mean Fever and That Kind of Woman aren't bad pop tunes but from Dua I'd be expecting a lot more at this point - also, what the hell is Not My Problem? Those synths are so goddamn ugly and I ... read more

I
DON'T
THINK
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WOULD EVER WANNA FUCK IN THE SUUUN

Not entirely sure what more I can say about this one, but Arizona Baby is a really great solo project from Kevin, demonstrating his versatility in much greater depth than on any BROCKHAMPTON project. To me as well, it feels like an extremely personal album - his writing is consistently heartfelt, funny and clever and does a really great job at presenting love as well as his struggles as a queer person growing up. And the instrumentals here ... read more

happy Valentine’s Day AOTY! I felt like it would be fitting to listen to and review a project from everyone’s favourite lover boy in it’s entirety for the first time.

Drake’s huge influence over the rap game and popular music in general is undeniable at this point, and he’s always been an artist I’ve enjoyed - I’m pretty sure everyone’s in the mood for Drake at some point. However, I’ve always really seen him as a singles or playlist ... read more