Very impressive output from U2!
It may be the magic of Brian Eno or they are actually that damn good but I really enjoyed this album! I wish this was the U2 that boomers were obsessed with cause damn does this destroy their out of touch lameness that us zoomers like to make fun of them for.
Recs:
- Even Better than the Real Thing
- One
- So Cruel
- The Fly
- Mysterious Ways
- Acrobat
- Love is Blindness
Brutal indeed.
I think if the demon yapping at me could learn to annunciate clearly I think I could connect with this album a whole lot more. But I am just hearing gutteral growling and the instrumental going absolutely mad which is cool at first but quickly gets pretty old. I did like the opener and could half understand the closer so those two tracks are cool at least. A little work on clarity and this would be a completely different album.
Liked the technicality of it, but it brought nothing to the table that gets me excited to come back for more.
Some ok space rock. There's a couple tracks that manage to keep the slow pace from being a drag. Otherwise there's the ones that do or leaves little impression generally. Not bad could be more effective.
Recs:
- Blue and Black
- Frittering
The rapping? Skilled. 👍
The production? It's fine. 🫳🫴
My Overall Impressions? It exists I guess.🤷♀️
Familiarity breeds apathy.
I may have really fucked with Metallica back when I was first exposed with them but as I listened to them more especially as I gradually got through their classic albums it's not very common occurrence that I am impressed with what they are offering. This remains the case for their iconic black album that to me just sounds like a weak release with that one sandman song. Nothing here really gives a lasting impression and I heard the aforementioned track a billion ... read more
Gotta Love unapologetically unhinged music it's been a minute and it's always a fascinating time to return to the insanity. This album is ride and a half of carnival madness and I absolutely loved it!
Recs:
- Slowly Growing Deaf
- Carousel
- Egg
- Stubb ( A Dub)
- My Ass is on Fire
- Love is a Fist
Like the production in this one. The rhymes and flows be hitting as well. Shout out to Nas' debut in the track "Live at the Barbeque" damn impressive for 16.
Recs:
- Snake Eyes
- Looking at the Front Door
- Large Professor
- Vamos a Rapiar
- Live at the Barbeque
- Watch Roger Do His Thing
It's a pretty album that leaves little lasting effects other than a few tracks.
Recs:
- Domo Tu
- Cruzaras
- Dime La Forma
It may be old school and relatively simple, the execution is just so well done. You can tell they are hungry with how aggressive and unapologetic they shout the bars. It's a fun listen really enjoyed myself with it.
Recs:
- We Can't be Stopped
- Homie Don't Play That
- Gotta Let You Nuts Hang
- Fuck a War
- Ain't With Being Broke
- The Other Level
- Trophy
While nothing offensive the voice while raw and gutteral does get old. The dark metallic atmosphere is cool and all but doesn't leave any lasting impressions. It's an ok listen, but I doubt that I am going to remember any of it.
Damn that was really good. Great instrumentation, great voice, emotional as all hell. Big ups on these lads with their only album being a hit critically and commercially.(Shit went platinum!) If you are into grunge and Alt Rock but more emotional then I hope ya check this out.
Recs:
- Reach Down
- Hunger Strike
- Times of Trouble
- Your Saviour
- Four Walled World
- All Night Thing
The album is bookended pretty well with a very nice start and end. I didn't connect with the stuff in the middle as much but remains decent pleasant music all the way through.
Recs:
- Agnus Dei
- Beyond My Control
- Nous souviendrons nous
Even though the main reason I enjoyed this album as much as I have is due to my love early nineties synths, I still had suck a nice time with it.The nostalgic synths dancing around my ears was too good and the guy's voices are just as pleasant. This kind of music just makes me smile I'm sorry.
Recs:
- Breath of Life
- Love to Hate You
- Turns the Love to Anger
- Siren Song
- Perfect Stranger
- Home
Excuse me, BJÖRK?!?!!!
I was expecting to see that name while listening this album. Twice at that! What a welcome surprise to have her strange yet gorgeous voice be a part of this listening experience.
The alien queen aside, this is a pretty solid release with some tracks that really stand the rest of time even more than three decades later. Had a good time with it and I hope you do as well!
Recs:
- San Francisco
- Qmart (feat. Björk)
- Lift
- Oops (feat. Björk)
- In Yer ... read more
Who wants to join me at the old school rave?
We have some fun engaging techno that strive to keep things engaging whilst keeping to the momentum. It does a swell job and I am looking forward to seeing whatever else this genre has to offer.
Recs:
- Intro
- Simon From Sydney
- Freeze
- Tan Ta Ra
- El Ef Oh!
- Think a Moment
- Track 14
What an intentional soothing experience this album is. Ever since I first heard Spacemen 3 I have been a big fan of their vibe. This last album of theirs might honestly be their best. If it had a stronger start, it could easily be an AOTY contender. Once it got going it's some of the most satisfying and calming Neo-Psychedelia I have had the pleasure to witness. I am very impressed with what they have achieved in the later parts of this double length experience and it's unfortunate ... read more
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