maximalism done so well it makes me not mind the white boy snatching cultural sounds
Actually one of the best combos of hardcore music ever. This combo of rap, metal, industrial, and punk is notorious for producing some of the corniest music ever. So ho99o9 here kind of does a beautiful job at making a project that consistently goes so hard the entire time while also sounding really authentic
actually really great drone. fits nicely knowing the context. I get a lot put of it
she could be crazier. like if she really wanted to she could be a Whole different level
![otay:onii - 信仰看見了我看見了它 [True Faith Ain't Blind]](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/998675-true-faith-aint-blind_220034.jpg)
![otay:onii - 夢之駭客 [Dream Hacker]](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/600258--dream-hacker_1147.jpg)
oh she's just different. like when you're just genuinely good at making music.
![otay:onii - 冥冥 [Míng Míng]](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/335306--mng-mng.jpg)
industrial noise makes me clap. yall hearing those vocals?? those synths?? the percussion???
diiivvaaaaaa
literally so catchy, dark, and fun. Bops back to back. The rhythms are sooo good. Soooo groovy
One of the most diverse and beautifully instrumented bodies of work ever. Every song takes you to a whole new environment of surrealism. Lush in every facet but especially with the heavy focus on percussion. And Siouxsie's vocals are gorgeous
The instrumentation on this one is taken up to a whole new level of liveliness and style. Add Nina's insane voice and song writing and just yeah. Maybe her best. Probably her best. Do I Move You, Sugar In My Bowl, like...
Continuing with their material focused work, the thing that really stood out about this project was how beautiful it was. I think there are multiple directions this album could have gone. And while I traditionally am more interested in harsh and abrasive styles I think the choice to focus on the ringing tones and beautiful resonances of the metal over the harsh scraping of machinery was a worthwhile choice. I find the sound work on this one to be some of the most lovely they've ever done. ... read more
Matmos expands their mastery over electronic music to new heights. The first disk is much of the classic Matmos formula but with a slew of new and interesting sounds and styles. The organic-ness really shines through on this one. Then the next disk moves to a new and much more careful and head-y style. The electronics seem stretched, minimized, and oddly kaleidoscoped. Like a house of mirrors for sound. And on the final disk they leave the current reality for some of the most interesting ... read more
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