![秋元薫 [Kaoru Akimoto] - Cologne](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/230271-cologne.jpg)
Hey I found that one City Pop song that I heard so much. "Dress Down" was one of the earliest introductions to the genre I have had and yeah with this yet another listen it's still such a quality listen! But this album has more to offer than a popular track to put over 90's anime clips. There's "Yoru ga Owaru Toki", "Love Letter", and the closer "Tsukiyo" which are all also great listens for all of your city pop needs. It unfortunate that this is Kaori's ... read more
A very strong Spanish synthpop album from Mecano. The production and their voices are absolutely pristine! That's basically all I can judge since I don't speak the language. Still I thoroughly enjoyed myself with this album. Check it out!
Recs:
- Ay Que Pesado
- Hijo de la Luna
- 50 Palabras, 60 Palabras, o 100
- Las Curvas de Esa Chica
- No es Serio Este Cemeterio
- Cruz de Navajas
- Este Es la Historia de una Amor
Being absolutely PISSED OFF over the horrors of unhinged and unapologetic capitalism has never been so much fun! It has all of the attitude and mockery and HARSH criticism that I want out of a good ole punk album screaming for all to hear FUCK THE SYSTEM!!!!! I had so much fun and I also got mad at our overlords as if there wasn't plenty enough reason to hate their very existence at this point. The fact that this vomit has been happening for this long is an absolute OUTRAGE! I hate everything ... read more
Well that was certainly a ride and a half. Most unique, and when I say that word I actually mean it this time, album I have heard in a hot minute. I found part one and three of the title track tone particularly interesting so at least check those out. But yeah its a very experimental and strange album that will take you to many places you were not expecting. If you're into that kinda stuff I ain't gonna stop ya. Just hold on tight cuz shit be weird. Fascinating, but weird.
Got mixed feelings for this. The instrumental rules, but I am not a fan of that guy's voice at all. It's fine overall but the grating strained voice just drags the experience down so much for me.
Yeah now this is just great. Everything is just so well executed and is very satisfying to the ears. It's very progressive and out there while staying grounded as well. I only had access to the full album instead of individual tracks so I can only judge on the overall experience, and overall it was very engaging and imaginative which I am all for. Great stuff!
From synths to acoustic guitars it's more than your generic metal album and it always manages to keep things fresh and interesting throughout the experience. The phenomenal voice helps a lot too! It may be unique but damn did it have me under it's spell at points. Really good stuff, I am happy that I convinced myself to check this underrated gem out!
Recs:
- Walk in the Shadows
- The Killing Words
- Surgical Strike
- Neue Regel
- I Will Remember
Pretty good synthpop. Nothing mind-blowing or will send the dance floor into a frenzy, but the quality production and accessible vocals is guaranteed to bring all who hear it a good time.
Recs:
- West End Girls
- Opportunities
- Tonight is Forever
- Violence
- I Want a Lover
- Later Tonight
- Why Don't We Live Together?
![中森明菜 [Akina Nakamori] - 不思議 [Fushigi]](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/83861--fushigi_201401.jpg)
Dark, Gothic, moody, and depressing. A lot of killing and death too. From traveling carnivals to your own home where you want nothing more than to leave and never return. This album is absolutely rich with strong visual lyricism. The storytelling is absolutely captivating and the moody dark atmosphere choking. This album is anything but happy and will do anything to drag you into its murky depths. I was fascinated by this dark world this band has crafted but I wish that it was a bit more ... read more
Todd Rundgren. I may have only listened to one album of yours but it's impact left in me is immeasurable. It blew my mind when I first listened to it almost a year ago and it blows my mind once more on the relisten I just had. If you don't know the LP I am talking about it's " A Wizard a True Star". I haven't listened in quite a while but with me randomly finding a track on a casual listen of my shuffled playlist I was reminded of the unhinged genius that I fell so deeply in love ... read more
The Kagami Smile Saga continues. Another album another hour of my life spent on listening to a slow gradual buildup to a climax at the end of the track repeated for multiple tracks. It's basically a lazy routine at this point and that's probably the reason why this particular artist was able to pump out so fuckin many albums like nobody's business. I respect the grind. But I hope they learn a new trick at some point.
Man can that guy play a guitar. The gorgeous strumming is obviously the star of the show but everything else plays their part well and you can tell that Mac is singing and playing from the heart. I feel fuzzy and warm listening to the pleasant music. It's nothing too impressive overall and I found a good amount of the album pretty forgettable, but this is a nice step up from the EP and as his first official full release, it's not a bad place to kick off a career properly from. Good ... read more
Ahhhhhhhhh..... That scratches the neo-psychedelia itch I was having. While it satisfied that it doesn't do much to bring anything extra to really please the beggar. Like there is some pretty damn awesome tracks such as Mulberry and Sleepwalking. Like overall it's very solid and up to standard. It's just that it doesn't really desire to beyond and into true greatness that will stand the rest of time. There's nothing wrong with that and there's plenty of tracks itching to be put into playlists ... read more
That face is me listening to this meditative music. Very satisfying listen. If you want that face to be yours as well then I recommend you check out this lil gem of an ambient and Prog Electo LP. 100% Guaranteed satisfaction rate or you'll have your hard earned money back with no questions asked! So order today while the price is cheap and the demand hot! There's even a gay person within if you roll that way to sweeten the deal! But only for a limited time so call quickly cause the inventory ... read more
Spotify claims this to be Shoegaze and IDK if it is cause me dum. There's also the fact that I haven't delved mui into the genre so I can't identify shit by ear like I even have that skill anyways. I just listen to music if it good, it good. If bad, it bad. Jesus this review is a disgrace. It's decent music I guess, I don't really know what to say honestly. Nothing leaves much for me to react to. Almost background music but there's obviously effort put into it. Just nothing that ruffles any ... read more
Really good Downtempo album from the two flies that torment me at three am. Seriously tho this LP is full of stuff that is just really enjoyable and you honestly need to hear it for yourself cause my measly words won't do em justice.
Recs:
- Some Thing's Coming
- Daydream in Blue
- Heaven
- Who is She? ( Thanks TikTok for introducing me to this track!)
- Stobart's Blues
- These are our Children
- Sunny Delights
- The Blue Wrath
Thanks @notcxrsonn for letting me know about your album
The first half of the mixtape didn't catch my interest all that much but I did notice that breakcore track which was certainly something.
The first track that caught my attention was "all words gone" despite it asking the quietest for it. It's a very pleasant ambient track that does well with its pretty simple structure. Sure it's not the most engaging stuff in the world, but something about it just had my attention.
If you ... read more
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