A strange fascinating early vaporwave and plunderphonic album full of wacky zany bullshit that's sure to confuse and intrigue. Definitely not for everyone but hey if you want a weird journey why not check this album out.
Recs:
- Night Communication
- Yume Kikou
- Made in Japan
- Ikimono
- Desert Road
- Ice Ber
- Monster Story
- The End for TV
Apparently this is a vaporwave side project from TV Girl and I am not the biggest fan of theirs and this release didn't do anything to sway my feelings. It's ok I guess but very forgettable. I liked the track "Ugly Butterfly" but everything else is an easy skip you aren't missing anything by not listening.
Jazz Fusion continues to be absolutely GOATED. Haven't heard a single miss since I learned the appeal of the album. Could listen to this shit all day!
Recs:
Everything except the opener which didn't hit for me for some reason.
I'm feeling jazzy so I checked out some classic stuff from way back to see what People Biden's age were enjoying when they were my age. And I landed on this release from good O'l Bill Evans and yeah it's some nice classy cool jazz that does what it do well. If you are into the genre you should find this an enjoyable listen.
Recs:
- Autumn Leaves
- When I Fall in Love
- Peri's Scope
- Spring is Here
- Some Day My Prince Will Come
- Blue in Green
Some decent vaporwave that keeps things to a safe standard with a few tracks that still hit for me regardless of the fact mentioned.
Recs:
- Caramel
- Soft Party
- Crystal Lights
Some nice meditative ambience that's easy to get lost in. The thirty minute experience is both not enough and very fulfilling. Had quite the crazy daydream with this bad boy.
A... Unique album. Don't know what the fuck is going on most of the time but a couple of the songs did grab my fancy so there is that. Yeah this was certainly an experience.
Recs:
- Love Scene (4K VHS)
- The Driving Rain (18)
A bunch of simple serene ambient vibes to chill out to. Simple, to the point, and effective. Just how I like it at times including right this moment. It's a less than thirty minute commitment and Hotel pools packs a good amount of stuff into it. So why not take a step outside and enjoy the beauty and blessings that mother nature has gifted us graciously and wordlessly.
Recs:
- Only an Hour Away
- After it Rains
- The Moon Looks Pretty Tonight
- Falling Horizon
- Give Me More Time
- Thinking ... read more
I love expanding my horizons and getting out of my comfort zone but there's also times for the musical adventures to be put to rest. Everyone has their comfort music and synthwave/vaporwave is mine. I just always find myself defaulting into the soothing nostalgia and general vibes of these genres and similar ones that brings up the same feelings. Theirs various artists that I go to as I discover more of my favorites. One of them being FM Skyline. They usually keep things pretty standard to the ... read more
What a thoroughly engrossing blues rock album that's fully worth the hour and ten minutes commitment. A true hidden gem that more should listen to!
Recs:
- Stone Cold Rage
- Pressure Under Fire
- The Man I Want to Be
- Thorns of Life
- Dreams & Songs
- Revolution Come, Revolution Go
- Burning Point
- Easy Times
- Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground
I like many others were introduced to Jungle through the viral video for the infectious song "Back on 74" I found their latest album to be a great time as well. They even stole the show for me when they played at Coachella earlier this year. A song of theirs has been stuck in my head recently so I decided to go ahead and check another album of theirs while I am in the mood for it.
Loving in Stereo displays the joyful disco atmosphere jungle is known for with its rich production and ... read more
With its far out thirty second soundbytes and damn solid Psych rock this album from the heights of the hippie movement is a time to be had! Sure the soundboard is very of its time but it does the job well, and they remain interesting to say the least.The rock is as timeless as ever so I'm sure you'll enjoy parts of this unique experimental album of 68. I sure had a good time with it.
Recs:
- Opus 11
- Red the Sign Post
- For Paula
- Rose
- Fantasy
- Cauldron
Some ok Downtempo Electronic shit. Would vibe to it in the club, but nothing about it is sticking with me when I head back home.
I'm getting old what does it mean to call someone a crawdad? I'm not up to code on the teenage slang and if this word s swirling around that demographic without my knowledge then I may be getting ever more disconnected with the kiddies as I embrace my mid twenties.
Oh yeah there is a song that I should review. Emanny is at it again with the smooth flows, slick rhymes, and a laid back non serious goofy vibe that seems like a lot of fun to be a part of. This is a fun track and you slaughtered ... read more
Thanks Remi for letting me know about your latest release.
Ambient music in general I am a bit particular about. It can't be too slow or sparse, nor should it be anything that gives any sort of energy that stirs anything beyond intrigue and curiosity. The vibe and atmosphere is very important as well as some variation to keep the experience fresh and engaging. Like water everything has to flow into each other effortlessly lest I would easily be taken out of the immersion. Plus there's me just ... read more
This record is bigger than my petty irrelevant rating of it based purely on how fun and engaging it is to listen to according to my individual biases. Shits great and it's got a big time message to serve to whoever is listening. As big and appraised this album is on this site and others like it, it remains an underrated classic that needs to be heard and understood more.
Recs:
- Cold Lampin' With Flavor
- Louder Than a Bomb
- Show 'Em Whatcha Got
- Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos
- Rebel ... read more
An immaculately crafted masterpiece created to be as blissful to the ears as possible and it somehow achieves everything it set out to do. Easily one of the best releases the 80's has to offer and a classic that has been and will bring vast inspiration and essays to multiple aspiring artists around the world. What an album, the hype is there for a reason.
If only "Desire" hit just as hard as every other track then this would be an easy 100 and my decision for 1988 AOTY would become ... read more
A mostly tedious experience with a gem or two that may be nice in the moment, but just aren't enough to make the over hour listen worth it.
Recs:
- Hey Joni
- Providence
- Candle
That's surprising. I wasn't feeling a Iron Maiden Album. Yeah I liked the title track well enough but everything else breezed by with nothing to show for it. Usually I am pretty engaged with these guys at minimum but it just didn't connect this time. Can't win them all I guess...
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