Thanks for the recommendation @paiirs
After looking at other reviews I have learned that this album is your work. And it's of a genre sphere that ever since I discovered it last October have been completely obsessed with. That being Dungeon Synth, Dark Ambient, field recordings and the like. They always immerse me into a dark dreary yet magical medieval fairy tale that is always great to return to end explore the possibilities of the world I imagine just a bit further. Shit like this is ... read more
Thank you @Snoozeybro for letting me know about your little single!
I am always so impressed by your confidence and flow when you rap. You are damn good at this. That may be the highlight of the track and everything that I have been exposed this far from your work, but I am going to need more than a good rapper to have this admiration last longer than a few impressionable listens. If you want this to be a long term deal you need to evolve, grow, and experiment to keep your outputs fresh and ... read more
Cocteau Twins caught their magical stride once more with Blue Bell Knoll, and somehow enhanced the ethereal dreamscape to new heights with what's considered by many to be their Magnum Opus Heaven or Las Vegas.
This shit is just otherworldly I don't know what say. The twins may not have always hit for me but when they do there's nothing quite like it. I am debating whether I consider this as my favorite album of theirs or their Earth shattering release "Treasure" from ... read more
I have never seen Twin peaks and maybe after listening to the soundtrack, I may have to fix that sonnet rather than later.
What a gorgeous haunting atmospheric soundtrack that immersed you into its world and refuses to let you go even for a moment. From the jazzy Audrey's Dance to the beautiful Nightingale all the way to the closer and everything in between not to forget the fantastic opening tracks that immediately set the mood for the experience to come. Top to bottom front to back this ... read more
Synthpop but just a bit gloomier for those kind of nights.
I am so into this vibe that is all over this album. It's festive, but not necessarily joyful. The production is addictively great and that voice is made for this vibe! This is easily my favorite Depeche Mode album so far I love so much of what it's offering! It switches things up at "Blue Dress" to keep the intrigue and freshness up to par. Then finishes off with a stunning conclusion with "Clean" The ... read more
Thrash Rock.
After all of the fast heavy and crazy ass thrash I have been exposed to, this album really does seem like a soft gateway album for those who are hesitant on the genre. And while I can see the appeal it just doesn't hit hard enough for me. I'm in too deep to appreciate this as much as I would have liked. But when I started viewing it as more of a rock album I really was warming up to what's being offered. There's still a good amount of fun and engaging tracks ... read more
It been over a year since I first listened to Sad Wings of Destiny. Which is honestly crazy since I distinctly remember listening to it as it really was amongst the albums that warmed me up to classic metal. I have listened to so much metal of different varieties since, and I have enjoyed whenever I had the pleasure of listening to yet another album from my favorite classic metal band. Now after listening Painkiller I am happy to report they still haven't fallen behind. Even amongst the ... read more
Silly, goofy, charming, yet sharp, focused and impactful. The phenomenal instrumental combined with the goofy voice and non seriousness of the lyrics at times is such a cool dynamic. It's funky fun and still has a metal punch to it as well. Had a good time with several tracks though some didn't land as I would have liked. Still Primus has quite the unique dynamic going on and I can't say that I am not into it.
Recs:
- To Defy the Laws of Tradition
- Groundhog's Day
- ... read more
Overutilization of panning, some pacing kinks need to be worked out, the samples aren't connecting as I would have liked them to. It may be the only PE album I have listened to, but the voices and cadence of these chaps seem a bit too familiar to be as interesting as their first album. I got a general disconnect with how it's sonically presented though the messaging remains engaging. But to me I am usually listening to music first and am paying attention to the lyrics second. So my ... read more
If only this album was as cool to listen to as the album art is to look at. Unlike the complex and interesting to engage with cover art the music is pretty flat and uninteresting, the vocals don't vary much at all. The only part I liked was the later part of the title track since it was something different for me to chew on. Even then it isn't enough to up my score. Pretty disappointing stuff.
Stuff is certainly happening, and they are doing a lot of it, I just don't find much appeal or connect with it personally. It's just so basic and uninteresting to me.
A wavy piece of metal, a ball made of toothpicks, and a pair of lions fucking. I know what I will be voting as my favorite album cover for 1990.
While the album cover may be great, the alternative rock within is solid for what is is generally with a few tracks being standouts giving reason to check it out beyond the eye catching cover. It's decent to solid overall, could be more memorable, but not bad.
Recs:
- Un Millión De Años Luz
- Sueles Dejarme Solo
- De Música ... read more
Dope
I mean the music speaks for itself. The production and sampling is fantastic, the rhymes and flows are just as great. Shit's just very enjoyable to listen to. Feels old school but ages REALLY well and can still be enjoyed by modern hip hop fans. It funky, smooth, satisfying, engaging, and again fun. If you for whatever reason haven't given this classic a spin then take this review as an excuse to do so.
Recs:
- Luck of Lucien
- After Hours
- Footprints
- Can I Kick It?
- ... read more
Its a decent Spanish synth pop record that has some standout tracks but generally keeps things pretty safe and uninteresting. Not bad overall though.
Recs:
- Tren Al Sur
- Corazones Rojos
- Estrechez De Corazón
- Es Demasiado Triste
It's an ok dream/Jangle pop release with solid instrumental and a pretty female voice. Nothing that gets me all that interested but I found a couple tracks notable enough.
Recs:
- I Won
- You're Not The Only One I Know
The production is tedious and the voice ain't got me but for the vast majority of the time I don't connect with thrash in general so this doesn't come as a surprise as the genre is not for me generally.
What a blessed day to have two of my childhood icons collaborate what did I do to deserve this blessing?
As always Bruno Mars is fucking amazing could listen to this man sing all day long and I could never tire of him. I needed new music from this guy yesterday but hearing his voice once more just brings tears to my eyes. It's always a pleasure to have Gaga herself release any kind of music she's just as amazing as Bruno. I swear whenever either one of these artists drops ANYTHING ... read more
The experience may not be as consistent or effective as I would have liked, but I can't deny that some of these tracks make me feel as Kool as these mofos on the cover.
Recs:
- Kool Thing
- Disappearer
- Cinderella's Big Score
- Titanium Expose
Other than "Speed Racer" and "Kung Fu Fighting" this felt really dated and stale.
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