A refreshing R&B pop record that is equal parts melancholic and uplifting.
I can't say I'm the biggest fan of Teenage Priest. However, the few tracks of theirs that I have enjoyed have all had one thing in common: a great bassline. This album instantly had my attention with Best In Show, which has a CRAZY infectious bassline, and is easily one of this album's best tracks.
This album's biggest strength (and weakness) is that each track flows so well into the next. The ... read more
MASSIVELY underappreciated indie piano rock. The sound is reminiscent of Keane, Elton John, and OneRepublic. This is one of the most consistently enjoyable albums I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. So many of the tracks on here have an innately classic quality to them. From the slow build of the opening track, to the staggering drunken cadence of Leave Me Alone, to the unmistakable chugging train groove of Circle Line, these songs complement each other so well.
That said, the album ... read more
Solid indie space rock that doesn't take itself too seriously. This an extremely well-produced EP that starts off sleepy but absolutely sticks the landing. There are some really nice guitar and synth solos in here, and the back half of the EP is pure ear candy. Junkies and Rarities is one of the most electric songs I have ever heard.
BEST TRACK: Junkies and Rarities (92/100)
WORST TRACK: Edith (67/100)
Moonbear continues to put out some of the most sophisticated indie rock in existence.
The vibes here are immaculate. The vocals are great. The guitar riffs are great. And boy, oh boy, when the vocals intertwine with the guitar...
This is music that respects your intelligence. The mood is dark, brooding, and mysterious. The sound is familiar at times, but has an air of unpredictability. The dissonant ending to Ugly is such a bold move, and it is only one example of how they push the envelope. ... read more
This album takes the synthpop of Djo's "DECIDE," the funky jazz of Men I Trust, and the ethereal vocals of The Marias' "Submarine" ...and it smashes them together in a violent car wreck.
Although I understand why people are hyping this album up so much, I feel like it is not receiving nearly enough criticism. Sure, there are some genuinely nice instrumental moments and there's a lot to like about this album musically, but all of its best moments are massively ... read more
Hi, I'm Dayglow...and you're watching Disney Channel!
This is well produced, but extremely forgettable indie rock. Every track on this album is formulaic. The drums come in, then a guitar riff. The vocals come in, and wind their way to the chorus. Then comes the title of the track repeated a near mind-numbing amount of times. Oh, and you can't forget the guitar solo! And the improvised ad-libs! "Yeah!" "Uh-huh!" "Alright!"
It's hard not to ... read more
A slow burn. This album will probably take a few listens to grow on you.
I was really expecting this album to be a return to form for COIN. Unfortunately, this one lacks the instant charm their earlier projects had. A lot of the songs seem to blend together, and the album has a somewhat gloomy feel overall. The singles for this album were all pretty high energy, but those energy levels slow WAY down for the rest of the album. This change in pace caught me off guard initially, and left me ... read more
Listening to this album is like drinking tap water. Sure, the first couple of sips might be refreshing...but once you're halfway through the glass, all you can think about is how it desperately lacks flavor.
Finish Ticket have had a bumpy ride trying to kick off their career. It seems like they've been battling an overbearing label, which has made it difficult for them to break into the industry. It's been 10 years since they put out their previous record, and I imagine ... read more
This album is like a warm hug. It's not something you're going to want while you're working out, at work, or doing anything else really. But at the end of a long day...it's kind of nice.
The opening track "Alexander" is a pretty good taster for what the rest of the album is like. The piano arrangement is very nice, and the song presents an interesting concept, but the lyrics themselves don't have a whole lot to offer. This is an album filled with beautiful ... read more
An eccentric, genre-bending album. This one is not for everybody, but it has some enjoyable moments if you're willing to give it a chance.
Father of the Bride is probably not the best introduction to Vampire Weekend, as it seems to be a heavy departure from their usual sound. However, like many others, I discovered them thanks to this album's most popular song. Harmony Hall is an instant classic, and after listening to it several times, I had to know what the rest of the album was ... read more
I was hoping for this album to head in a different direction than Nurture, which it absolutely did. I just didn't expect that direction to be a step down. ...and then a plummeting fall off of a comedically large cliff. This album is so preoccupied with being experimental and self-aware that it fails to meet even a baseline level of being enjoyable.
Cheerleader was a solid lead single. It was well written and well mixed, unlike the rest of this album. It had a clever premise lyrically, and ... read more
Clancy is a surprisingly underwhelming, and ultimately disappointing installment in the Twenty One Pilots discography.
I have been a hardcore fan of the band for nearly 10 years, and I have thoroughly enjoyed their previous 4 albums (Vessel, Blurryface, Trench, Scaled and Icy). For the most part, Twenty One Pilots have crafted the kind of discography that you don't just enjoy in passing. When I hear a Twenty One Pilots song on shuffle, I often find myself seeking out the album it was on, ... read more
Top-notch production, fantastic basslines, and the perfect amount of ethereal reverb. This is an undeniably solid album.
The 2nd Track (Hamptons) almost entirely turned me off to this album, but I'm EXTREMELY glad I stayed around. The rest of the album is wonderful, and just gets more enjoyable with each listen. It delivers a refreshingly expert sound that is absolutely polished enough for radio, but never feels like corporate sludge, even for a moment. "Run Your Mouth," ... read more
An unbelievably pleasant surprise. I went into this album expecting to dislike it because of the preconceived notions that surround music made by celebrities. However, despite my hostile bias, this album absolutely won me over and has solidified Djo as one of my favorite artists of all time.
Tracks like Tentpole Shangrila and Personal Lies have so much raw rock greatness, it's unbelievable. Chateau (Feel Alright) is the most simple, classy earworm I have ever heard. Every single time the ... read more
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On Plaintive's review of Jon Bellion - KID AGAIN
"I agree. I really like the concept and main elements of the song, but all of the extra shit just weighs it down. The vocal chops at the beginning are goofy, the AI voice is a little bit strange, and the rap sort of just feels like it's there to prevent the song from feeling more repetitive than it already is. Jon is a good writer and has such a great voice, but he tends to go a little too experimental on the production. It feels kind of strange to have these criticisms for this song specifically, since the lyrics are literally about him being free to make whatever kind of music he wants. Either way, this song truly would have been better if he just stripped it all back."
On Nomadder's review of COIN - I’m Not Afraid Of Music Anymore
"sneaks up to a 70 is a good way to describe it"
On COIN - I’m Not Afraid Of Music Anymore
"@marcostev8 It's strange how music does that. I've often found that I need one listen to process the music, and a second listen to actually enjoy it haha"
On Magdalena Bay - Imaginal Disk
"@Ignominy25 Just an observance. There's a reason those who professionally review music are called critics. No work of music is perfect, and it always irks me when people heap perfect scores on an album that despite its strengths, also has weaknesses. The entire point of this website is to have an open discussion, and personally, I find it very interesting to explore what albums could have done better. I get it though, some people just want to give 90s and 100s, and that's alright."
On Paleblooded's review of Rex Orange County - The Alexander Technique
"for sure one of the better ones on the album. I feel like he has to be talking about the kick drum on carrera because nothing else on this album fits that description haha"
On Paleblooded's review of Rex Orange County - The Alexander Technique
"ain't no way bro is talking about Pure"
On LeKrispyKreme's review of Porter Robinson - SMILE! :D
"based and real. this is the only review worth reading"
On Cosmorog2022's review of Porter Robinson - SMILE! :D
"honestly this album makes AJR sound like Mozart"
On twenty one pilots - Clancy
"@Cliqueater I wouldn't call it slander. 50/100 is a neutral score, which is basically what I gave it. I didn't find it to be particularly engaging personally, but I don't think that was the point of putting it on the album in the first place. Obviously the song is on the record for his wife, not me...but Smithereens and Tear In My Heart were just much more enjoyable songs, in my opinion."
On BradTasteMusic's review of Porter Robinson - SMILE! :D
"I'm no fan of Clancy and I would literally rate Clancy higher than this. Surely Brad is joking...right?"
On deandrep's review of Djo - DECIDE
"i can understand putting on some background music while you read...but picking music with lyrics???
the human mind truly is incomprehensible"
On Biaconab's review of Djo - DECIDE
"I get what you're trying to express here but it's kind of a weird take. This is definitely not 1-for-1 Tame Impala.
I felt like it was a very mediocre album on first listen as well, but I have to say...it aged wonderfully for me. Come back to it in a month or two."
On JacobLyons's review of Djo - DECIDE
"Real. I get the sound might be a little too dark and brooding for some people, but a sub-80 score is actually wild to me."
On twenty one pilots - Clancy
"@ThisWasLotus Paladin Strait was my most anticipated song on Clancy. I was expecting an epic, lyrically dense ballad, similar to Leave the City. In reality, it felt much more like a campfire sing-a-long song. Compare it to any of their previous albums' closing tracks, and Paladin Strait pales in comparison. Generic platitudes and simple instrumentation. It is not an exaggeration to say that every single line in the chorus is an overused cliche.
"Here's my chance, time to take it"
"Can't be sure that I'll make it"
"Even though I'm past the point of no return"
Paladin Strait is a song that could have said so much, and in the end said hardly anything at all. Lavish, on the other hand, is a goofy song for the sake of being goofy."
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