Pinned Review
I wrote this review a long time ago but with the news of Dumile’s passing I’m heartbroken but want to celebrate his amazing and important life. One of the best musicians in history, from my perspective, MF DOOM had the technical skills and writing ability to truly make magic. He will be sorely missed not just by fans of his music but those he personally touched and, while revisiting this album to remember the impact he had on my life, I think it’s important to praise him as ... read more
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Jan 9, 2021
Hello, I hope you're having a good day. I am reaching out in regards to my next AOTY Icon Interview. If you're unfamiliar with the series I crowdsource for questions. This time around for January 2021 edition, I will be interviewing PipePanic. The question is, what is a music-related question you can ask Pipe. Please refrain from asking questions as simple as "What is your favorite album?" Please also refrain from asking for thoughts about a specific album or asking joke questions. I ask that you ask something thought-provoking and ambiguous. I will be selecting the best questions to ask Pipe. If you can't think of any questions, you have a week to think about it. I also recommend checking my shoutbox before asking the question just to verify it hasn't been asked already. All participants will be credited for their questions. The interview will be posted by the end of the month. Thank you!
Jan 8, 2021
Thanks for responding! if you want to check it out, the list is here :) https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/basic-garci/list/34026/aotys-least-favorite-albums-from-their-favorite-artist/
Jan 3, 2021
Hi, hope you’ve been doing well! I had a question for you, what’s your least favorite album from your favorite artist? Thanks in advance!
Jan 2, 2021
Responded to your comment on my list. Wish there’d be a way to properly do so that way you’re notified and I didn’t have to come back over here to let you know lol. Thanks for the comment!!
Jan 2, 2021
I just dropped both my EP and Album/(LP) lists just a bit after the new year began! I plan to add a description here soon, on my break at work, but it’s essentially all there! Thanks in advance for checking it out.
Dec 31, 2020
Thank you so much for responding! The list is out now if you want to check it out:
https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/mattsreviews/list/33295/aotys-new-years-send-off-songs-of-2020/
Have a great night/day, and happy new years! <3
https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/mattsreviews/list/33295/aotys-new-years-send-off-songs-of-2020/
Have a great night/day, and happy new years! <3
Dec 30, 2020
2020 has been a huge roadblock, a year that a lot of people would want to forget. Filled with hardships and pain. As this year is coming to a close, I wanted to ask a question for a list. What song would you listen to, to end the year off entirely? It can either be a send-off song, or a song that you would listen to in high hopes for 2021. Hope I'm not bothering, and if you respond, thanks for the help!
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The podcasts I'm a part of are going on hiatus for the time being, so if I do any reviews for the next little bit they will just be based on my current listening. Expect my review schedule to be far lighter than it has been the last two years.
Check out the recent articles I posted on my website, most recently featuring the ever wonderful @Jamobo
https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/jamobo/
https://www.recordroundtable.com/featured-articles
The podcasts I'm a part of are going on hiatus for the time being, so if I do any reviews for the next little bit they will just be based on my current listening. Expect my review schedule to be far lighter than it has been the last two years.
Check out the recent articles I posted on my website, most recently featuring the ever wonderful @Jamobo
https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/jamobo/
https://www.recordroundtable.com/featured-articles
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