Janet Jackson - Control
95

Given I don’t know much of Janet’s past, this album is very dancy and solid. Album went by quick, and right after I wish I could hear it again for the first time. Both Janet and Michael were music prodigy’s and it shows.

Laila! - GAP YEAR
90

I’ve always liked Laila’s style, and this album blew me away. Ima keep this short and sweet, but great vocals, great vibe, I could take a nice long walk to this

Jill Scott - Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1
95

In this album, Jill asks a good question: Who is Jill Scott?
Consequently, she answers this question in this album, and introduces who she is as a being, singer, and spirit. Jill puts this relaxing, groovy, and “I know what and who I am” type of aesthetic to this album. I found myself not even debating hitting that next track button just so I could see the transitions and vibe of the feeling. Not everyone’s favorite, and I’m sure it won’t ever be, but to those who ... read more

Clairo - Charm
85

Nothing new, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. No extra words, no metaphors needed. The same old Clairo releasing another great album.

Wallows - Model
70

I walked into this album expecting a lot less, and that’s most to me not personally enjoying their new stuff AS MUCH. This is album left me fulfilled but I still kinda crave more from it. I ended up enjoying most of its full play; give or take about 9/12 songs. The album starts out incredible till about the middle, where it starts to sound a tad generic, but that’s all washed away near the end. Overall score id give it is a 70, didn’t impress me too much but did a good job at ... read more

Wallows - Nothing Happens
95

This may not be for everyone, but those who get it get it.
I was in middle school when I heard this, and this album almost always takes up space in my head. This album not only holds sentimental value, but it just overall feels like a musical fever dream. That being said… I do tend to skip a few songs, but that’s typically only Sidelines and Are you bored yet. A great bunch of my favorite wallows songs, alone, come from this album. Nothing happens, do you remember, what you like, ... read more

Eddie Zuko - Abajo Del Sol
90

I already had high hopes for this LP, which I thought I was an album. I guess I don’t know or understand the difference. Anyways, this album is a work of art — a masterpiece, more like. Given I’m new to the reggae sounds and influences, I love how he mixes it all together. I really can’t say much, but that’s not really a bad thing, in this case. Keep making good music Eddie, you never fail to impress to me.

SZA - Ctrl
100

This album is perfect in all ways possible, and reflecting YEARS later, this album holds itself up. I still revisit this album every once in a while, and this is one album I wish I could listen to for the first time again. I’d say some songs are, personally, not my taste, but holy shit Sza made them still likeable to me. Great job SZA.

Prince and The Revolution - Purple Rain
100

it’s very rare i give an album 100, let alone 95, but this album was so far ahead of its time. Purple rain, Let’s go Crazy, Computer blue. Long live princes legacy

85

I was kinda hesitant to listen to it, because I was off out by the different languages, but this proved to me I doesn’t really matter. Great sounds, some washed out mall songs, but Heladito, Me ponga Loca, and Dame Beso are the highlights of this album. Kali makes a new person for herself out of all these bland artists

Shelly - Shelly
75

Two song album, had potential for a full EP, but I don’t blame them for choosing not to.

Steeam (8/10) - The guitar, the lyrics, the vibe. It’s not ground breaking, but it’s nice :)
Natural (7.5/10) - Claud and Clairo make a good harmony, again, not ground breaking, but very nice

Doja Cat - Purrr!
70

Beautiful (5/10) - solid track, lacking a little bit though
Nunchucks (9/10) - It’s not everyone’s favorite, but’s it mine, I’m not scared to admit that
So high (8/10) - the highlight of the album, a little less unique than nunchucks, but it’s still great
No police (6/10) Decent song, could sound better
Control (9/10) - Great song, probably one of the best.

Great sounding album, and its aesthetic really reinforces who Doja was as an artist.

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