Doom Guy's boss music. No wonder the demons are terrified. This shit is about thrashy as thrash metal can get. Ridiculously fast and intense. Ridiculously edgy and disgusting lyrics. Insane but brief guitar solos. A nasty vocalist that is just as quick as the tempo if not quicker.
I totally understand why this is as acclaimed and influential as it is in the metal world and is acclaimed as THE standard for thrash metal by some to this day. Personally I ain't the biggest fan of the subgenre in ... read more
Well now this was just nice.
I love the festive feel and the celebration of African culture presented in this album. Paul still has that kind charm from his Simon and Garfunkel days and the fresh paint of exploring the mixture of traditional and modern sounds with elements from the old and new worlds to make a harmonious, beautiful and fulfilling album that can be enjoyed at anytime! Great stuff!
Recs:
- Graceland
- Gumboots
- Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes
- You Can Call Me Al
- Under ... read more
XTC presents easily their finest work to date with the production magic from the mad genius Todd Rundgren who always excites me whenever I see his name. We got some authentic psychedelic throwbacks with a modern feel especially for 1986. It's a welcome surprise to finally have an album from these cats that I have thoroughly enjoyed with its variety and experiments throughout the 45 minute runtime. Everything works together so well and makes for a very satisfying listen. It's so good and is ... read more
Siouxue and the Banshees have always been hit or miss for me and unfortunately this album is mostly a miss for me. Like it's decent and they do everything well, but I just don't connect with it. I liked " This Unrest", but other than that I found it pretty whatever.
A strong new wave album with some fun engaging production and great vocals as well. Just solid at worst and watch out for when it's great. Really enjoyed myself with this one!
Recs:
- El Rito
- Prófugos
- No Existes
- Signos
- Final Caja Negra
This is indeed Epicus Doomicus Metallicus. Took a bit to warm up to it but yeah this shit fucking rules! 🤘🤘🤘
Recs:
- Black Stone Wielder
- Under the Oak
- A Sorcerer's Pledge
Strange, weird, and unique. That about covers it and yeah nothing it brings to the table gives enough reason for me to return to it. It was quite the experience to go through though.
With how much hype that's been built up for this band from reading reviews here and there on my feed I found this first real impression to be pretty underwhelming. I liked the opener just fine then it all became just fine. Nothing all that exciting tbh. Almost got bored even at points. Oh well, can't win them all.
Damn. I may have a new celebrity crush.
I was a bit dismissive with this record at first saying that it's more of that generic 80's pop that's fun but I have heard it a billion times. Then the pleasure principle rolls around and demands I fall in deep love and I just could not resist. Then the last three songs in their sexy charm has me in a god damn puddle ready for Janet to slurp up if she pleases. She can flush my ass down the toilet I don't care as long as she acknowledges my existence ... read more
It's so nice to take comfort in the fact that Iron Maiden are as dependable as it gets for putting out quality metal time and time again. ( At least in their 80's prime) I mean there's really not much new to say about them at this stage of their career since they got the formula perfected at this point and gad damn what a formula it is! From Soaring vocals to the outstanding guitar play. To the force drumming to the sexy bass. Add some smart usage of the synths and some fantastic lyrics to ... read more
With its inventive and inspiring dark atmosphere and futuristic feel for a not so utopian future Black Celebration is an early
triumph for one of my absolute favorite genres darkwave! It's fun, engaging, interesting, and just so damn consistent. The atmosphere is broody but not intimidating. Sultry but also a bit depressing. The voice of the lead singer fits the unique atmosphere so well it like they were manufactured to be a two piece puzzle for toddlers. So if you want to join the dark side ... read more
Huh. Thrash metal that's accessible and fun. Who woulda thunk it?! I have actually heard this album as well as all of Megadeth's early classics back in the covid lockdowns when I initially discovered Metallica and other 80's metal bands. I found this album to be the best of the Megadeth that I have listened to and hearing it once more almost four(!) years later I am surprised at just how enjoyable this was! This is straight up headbanging fun! For the whole family to enjoy! Including the dead ... read more
Like so so much of other thrash metal I found this to be more tedious than anything else.
![吉村弘 [Hiroshi Yoshimura] - Green](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/91138-green-1.jpg)
I got reminded of both the Super Mario Galaxy and Minecraft OSTs listening to this ambient album from the one and only Hiroshi Yoshimura. I have heard a stray track here or there from algorithms over the years and I have always enjoy what was being offered. With this proper dive into a full release I can't say that I was dissatisfied. Was there misses? Yeah. We're there blissful hits? absolutely! It's a very pleasant ambient album that can be played for casual relaxation, or to pass time whilst ... read more
A strange abstract LP that is definitely not for everyone and I guess that includes me cause it just didn't do it for me. I get that it's in the name of the album, but it's too echoey for my taste. Plus things don't really go anywhere, which again I get that's the point, but that's not what I want most of the time with
exceptions. It doesn't do anything offensive or "bad" it's just nothing that I would consider fun or even interesting. At least "Being It" was good I guess.
Not the best that I have heard from Peter but he still has that magic touch when it counts. Good stuff.
Recs:
- Don't Give Up
- Mercy Street
- We Do What We are Told
![芸能山城組 [Geinoh Yamashirogumi] - 輪廻交響楽 [Ecophony Rinne]](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/91519-ecophony-rinne.jpg)
Holy shit that was INSANE!
That fucking soundscape is ridiculously rich! I need more albums like this in my life cause holy fuck was I missing out! This had my ass Enchanted, mesmerized and hypnotized from start to finish and I can only describe it as exotic and magical. What a fucking trip this one of a kind album is and I am so happy that got to experience it today for the first time! The cover art is just as legendary! I was super excited to see what was in store ever since I first saw it ... read more
A wild wacky ride full of twists and turns and do many things you just was not prepared for. It's a very interesting experience to say the least. Definitely not for everyone but if you like when music goes a lil weird and strange and crazy then check this album out.
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