For an album that had three listening parties, numerous release dates and an ever-changing track list; "Donda" is somehow far from disappointing. This isn't the best Kanye West record, it certainly isn't the worst Kanye West record, but I reckon everyone can agree "Donda" will be a crucial part of his discography, for better or for worse. I understand my love for this album could be partly due to the magnitude of it (finally) being release - don't get me wrong there's ... read more
Considering this is a Trippie Redd album, I feel fairly positive about "Trip At Knight". The first half is great, Trippie's melodic voice really compliments the Sega-style production. As always the lyrics are questionable, but if you're going into this record expecting thoughtful lyricism you're setting "Trip At Knight" up for failure. The second half has way more misses and really makes the track list drag for me. Overall I'm impressed with how much I enjoyed this record ... read more
Although Lorde's new album is a fair disappointment considering the time that has elapsed since her magnificent 2017 record "Melodrama", the return from her hiatus is welcome nonetheless. I hope "Solar Power" will act as a stepping stone for Lorde into newer, more exciting ideas because the beachy folk pop styles that land on this record are very inconsistent. Sure, this record has its highlights, but I'd be lying if I said I'd be returning to this in the autumn. ... read more
Honestly this new Dave album could've been the best album so far this year, as about half the tracks on here are genuinely amazing. Compared to "Psychodrama", "We're All Alone In This Together" is less simplistic, dealing in similar themes but with an added maturity that Dave shows off in his lyrics particularly on the opener "We're All Alone", "Three Rivers", the James Blake cut and (of course) "Heart Attack" which has got to be the most ... read more
After listening to every song on this album, I can confirm that (to no ones surprise) KSI's "All Over the Place" is unremarkable in almost every aspect. The vocal performances range from bizarrely ambitious to boringly straight-forward, the production feels like it's been made by AI and this thing is packed with the most clinically irritating, lyrically uninspired and borderline soulless material that only has one purpose: to be played on UK radio. I respect the attempts made on this ... read more