While this doesn't connect as strongly with his previous releases, I really appreciate the switch up in genre and vibes here after the reset of the last one. It really sends the message that Trevor is not afraid of going in fresh directions.
Recs:
- I Don't Care
- Suicide
- Feel the Waves
- Heartbreak
- Disappear
After going so hard on the last release, Trevor softens the pallet in this one.
Recs:
- Procreation
- Do It Again
- The Real You
- Lost and Found
- Digital Cleanse
- Cloud of Thoughts
- I Came Back for You
- Beyond the Infinite
Holy shit.
It's darker grittier, more bad boy cyberpunk version of what Trevor has been offering in his previous releases along with more experimental flavors to make the album journey a amazing as possible. If only the second track follows the opener as hard as the third one does I would legit give this experience a 100. It's insanely good, and that fucking bass, my god! And don't even get me started on the second half! The best dark synthwave experience that I ever had the ... read more
This rating is based on the 6 track EP available on YTM. A thoroughly satisfying and enjoyable synthwave release that hits all the marks while keeping the aesthetic fresh to the ears.
Recs:
- Summer Love
- Infatuation
- Stay
- What is Real?
This takes me back to the summer of 2022, which is almost four years ago if you can believe that. At this point in my music journey I was obsessed with everything vaporwave, chillwave, outrun and the like. While these genres of music were being added to my sonic pallet, I along with seemingly everyone else in my hole of the internet was neck deep into liminal space, the backrooms, weird core and all that modern surrealist expression. I'm still fascinated by it to this day but back then it ... read more
A delightful mixture of IDM with some hip-hop from Vegyn.
Recs:
- Nauseous/ Devilish (feat. JPEGMAFIA)
- That Ain't No Dang Cat!
- Aspenz
- Cowboy ALLSTAR
- Debold
- I Don't Owe U NYthing (feat. Jeshi)
- Fire Like Tyndall
- Unknown, Forever Unknown
- Retro OTW
- When I Strike...
- It's Nice to be Alive
- Blue Verb Reprise
After their deep dives into psychedelic delusion the boys make a huge ass double album showcasing just how far they have come as a band in even the past couple years. It may be a touch inconsistent but it's also a thirty track movie length experience that still manages to be a great overall experience. There's quality, there's head scratchers, and there's the immensely influential. Even when they couldn't stand to be in the same room, their talents and chemistry are as ... read more
Aretha here solidifies herself as one of the industry's all time greats backed by some delicious backing vocals and phenomenal yet tasteful instrumentation.
Recs:
- Chain of Fools
- People Get Ready
- Niki Hoeky
- ( You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
- Good to Me as I Am to You
- Come Back Baby
- Groovin'
- Ain't No Way
A fantastic Psychedelic Pop release from the Zombies. A very commendable effort!
Recs:
- Care of Cell 44
- A Rose for Emily
- Beechwood Park
- Brief Candles
- Hung Up on a Dream
- Changes
- Butchers Tale (Western Front 1914)
- Friends of Mine
- Time of the Season
The world needs more ghetto music if this is a prime example of it. Awesome stuff!
Recs:
- Fulton Street
- A Understanding
- A Walk With Thee
- The Coming of Gwilu
Straight Heat. VU slaughters the concept of a sophomore slump.
Recs:
- The Gift
- Lady Godiva's Operation
- Here She Comes Now
- I Heard Hey Call My Name
- Sister Ray
S&G do it again here in this delightful classic.
Recs:
- Save the Life of My Child
- America
- Old Friends
- Fakin It
- Punky's Dilemma
- Mrs. Robinson
- At the Zoo
An enjoyable Tropicalia Psyche Rock release.
Recs:
- A Minha Menina
- O Relógio
- Adeus Maria Fulô
- Le Premier Bonheur Du Jour
- Trem Fantasma
- Ave Gengis Khan
Didn't care much for this Kink offering
Aretha is great as always, but unfortunately I couldn't connect with this effort of hers.
Some enjoyable soul here.
Recs:
- A Man Needs a Woman
- You Didn't Know It but You Had Me
- I'm a Fool for You
- Life Turned Her That Way
- The Dark End of the Street
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