In a circus orchestrated by Trumpian ringleaders, America is teetering atop the tightrope, Moon Walker surmises. With two opposing sides veering in opposite directions — one specifically intent on satisfying said ringleaders and feeding the corporate machine that continues to steer the nation into societal self-destruction — he cements the United States as a country frequented by "Disappearing Act[s]," "Sand Box[es]," and hollow thoughts and prayers. Moon Walker ... read more
Halsey embraces the spotlight of the spectacle in genius fashion. Whether it is degrading herself to the position of an ill-dog or a often reviled house spider, ranting against the manipulative forces that nearly allowed her to wither completely within herself, or introspectively reflecting on her self-proclaimed tainted visage — pertaining to her illnesses or merely what she believes to be her character flaws — Halsey is ever-evolving on The Great Impersonator. Tragic in its brutal ... read more
Amos embarks on an expedition of revolt when stared down by the serpentine beasts of tyranny, undoubtedly, but there is another cog in the gears of this record that allow it function quite beautifully. The narrative's thematic attention is placed against Amos herself, who must grapple with the often overlooked complications of womanhood, the leniency that has infiltrated her songwriting in recent years, the corruption that heritage can rupture deep within the veins of their ancestry, and ... read more
The record cannot settle on what it wants to project — the horror influences to begin were extremely intriguing, and there are sprinkles of such throughout the record, but it is entirely inconsistent, intermittent between instrumentation that completely assassinates any progression toward that sort of ambiance. It never decides on a sensation to linger upon, and it suffers gravely because of it
Oh we've got DISCO FEVER?!? Funky and energetic — give me an album of this and I'll eat it up!
Didn't care for the first single, but this track has got me all the way back on the hype train for... Madonna in 2026... crazier things have happened?
Eaves Wilder hones the personified qualities of a chaotic whirlwind — a mesmerizing allure displayed consistently on Little Miss Sunshine. Wilder succeeds in many contexts (just about every single one, actually. Incredibly impressive on a debut record), but perhaps none more monumental and intelligently broached than her thematic escapades she effortlessly slips into and out of throughout the experience. She cements herself in an admirably eccentric, quirky portrayal — a woman who ... read more
Jessie Ware dazzles in the disco of her self-groomed garden, flourishing with petaled plants amidst the pollination of her romantic escapades (mind the innuendo). The foundation of Superbloom wavers in its thematic inconsistency, but she compensates with a mixture promiscuous and clever lyricism, along with some majestic vocals analogous to the natural splendor of her creation. This record really is an encapsulation of the evolution of disco, an articulation of its ability to progress and ... read more
Humberstone invokes her personal experiences with femininity and flawed romance, coating her performance in the emotional ramifications of such, but packages it in a tired medium without much variation from the stereotypical contemporary pop production. To preface, there is a lot this record succeeds with: the emotional vulnerability is palpable in the melancholic array of the instrumentals and the undressed, ungarnished sensitivity of her vocals — there aren't many instances of ... read more
Come Closer is a sonic kaleidoscope, one that bends genres as if rays of light, and effectively personifies the very essence of proximity and natural wonder. Tom Rowlands and Aurora have convened to construct this organism titled TOMORA — a musical entity that conveys such seemingly simplistic thematic tenets in a virtuous capacity to permit the audience to truly grasp the splendor revolving around them each and every day. Come Closer reads like a foreign species wandering our planet for ... read more
She is the next big thing — extraordinary track with gorgeous melodies and emotionally vulnerable, blunt lyricism
Nets to Catch the Wind is poetry in motion — and it makes no effort to shy away or covertly shroud the explosive reflection from some of the most renowned historical poets in the process. The record name itself adopts from the same overarching title of Elinor Wylie's poetic compilation. I am uncertain whether the connections between Wylie and Tigercub's newest record run more intricate than that, but I figured it too similar to be a coincidence. Especially on a record that ... read more
Brilliant, bold, and beautiful. I much prefer this sort of stripped down instrumentation paired with her soothing vocals than the synth-pop she organized on her previous record
Kiki Rockwell is one of the absolute best underground artists at the moment. I certainly hope she will one day receive the praise she most definitely deserves, because this track is splendid
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I'm not sure how people unironically listen to such excessively processed vocals like this. It's like sautéing vegetables for a stir fry, but dousing it in oil to the point where it's completely foreign to what the final product should emulate. You are waterboarding yourself with extra virgin olive oil
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Also, I will have to look out for those influences once I delve into Madonna's discography"
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On Britney Spears - ...Baby One More Time
"@Shayden Those are the two that always come to mind for me that received so much abuse at the end of the media's sword. What they experienced exceeded anything I can even think of. The media was deliberately cruel toward them, and actively perpetuated false narratives that continuously harmed them, fully cognizant of their culpability in the assault on both of them, arguably contributing to the death of Michael Jackson for one, and to the literal removal of Britney Spears' autonomy. She was eighteen on her second effort, and already writing lyrics regarding the pain that fame brought. It is absolutely terrible that so many normalized that treatment of her. She deserved so much better"
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On IloveApples's review of Michael Jackson - Dangerous
"This was a project that cemented himself as a force of pure versatility. He was the King of Pop, and as you mentioned, allowed his drive for perfection to steer him down a completely foreign road. And he excelled. He allowed his morals and ethics to tackle cultural issues such as racism, "human apathy" (as you so intelligently put it), and worldwide mistreatment of the planet. It expands across such a vast array of thematic grievances, and it is superior for it. It's truly perfection. I'm very glad that you enjoyed it for the marvelous masterpiece that it is, and I am pleased to read and reply to your reviews!! You analyze them without a measurable bias, and with a willingness to allow the art to speak for itself. Simply stunning review!!"
On IloveApples's review of Michael Jackson - Dangerous
"DANGEROUS AT 97!!! YES!!! My absolute favourite record of all time. I adored this review!!! It really was a symbolic evolution for the King. It was his first example of completely unbridled creative control, and it is safe to say he rose to the occasion. I was extremely intrigued by your mention of the palpable paranoia that encompasses this record! It is no secret that MJ was perhaps the most paranoid person on the planet throughout his career, and its really interesting to see that terror manifest itself in a romantic context on tracks like Who is It and Dangerous, while also in the context of himself as a celebrity on tracks like Jam and Why You Wanna Trip On Me"
On Lynn's review of Neoni - How To Kill A Fairytale
"I was quite disappointed, too. Death of Daisies was really intriguing, and I felt like their songwriting progressed too. This record has some moments, but overall was more of a regression from a songwriting perspective"
On Olivia Rodrigo - the cure
"@Ciroriberi Exactly. It takes immense talent to allow the momentum to naturally gather the way she does"
On IloveApples's review of Marina Sena - Coisas Naturais
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On realjulianj's review of Arctic Monkeys - Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
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On GVLSCH's review of The Warning - Ego
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On IloveApples's review of Michael Jackson - Forever, Michael
"I definitely agree that this record — and many of Michael's work in his adolescence — were plagued by this reluctance to include him in the literary process, at least not to the extent he was included on projects beginning with Off the Wall. It's no wonder everything from '79 onward is as stellar as it is when provided the context that he gained the ability to be more hands on with his own work. Great review! Also, happy birthday!"
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