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Most improved artist of 1982. His previous work doesn't even come close to the insane quality this one of a kind album that took the 80's into a whole other gear(well there's another album that did this more than this one no offence Prince but there's only one king of pop but that review comes later stay tuned! ) Regardless of what was in the parenthesis this album is INSANE! That production and Prince's everything is out of this fucking WORLD! No other album has so thoroughly blown my ... read more
The first half was fine old school metal, but the album went up several gears when the number of the beast was uttered. Once that happened it was pure chaos all the way to the end!🔥🤘🔥🤘🔥🤘🔥🤘
I would have a higher score if the A side was just as epic as the backside, but it's pretty underwhelming in comparison for me. Still this album is a classic that helped put metal into the mainstream regardless of my opinions and my respect for the record and this band remains ... read more
It may be because I don't speak the language but this singer-songwriter album didn't connect for me. I liked the instrumental track "Almendra", but everything else was pretty meh to my ignorant ass.
I love the mixture of medieval and psychedelic elements on that mesmerizing cover art it's so fascinating to stare at while listening to some beautiful European folk music that surprisingly also has a little medieval and psychedelic elements as well. It's nothing Avant garde or experimental or anything, I just noticed those elements on certain tracks here and there. One things for certain this album has a very celebratory feeling with a lot of the songs being festive and exiting to listen to. ... read more
Very impressive live album it sounds like it was in the studio with a billion takes before this one.
While it is indeed a very impressive live album, the content isn't the most engaging stuff you've heard. It can easily become background music as pleasant and well executed the instrumentalization is. So I say that this is a worthy listen especially if you're a jazz-fusion fan but if you're not don't be surprised if you attention drifts from the music at times. Good stuff regardless.
Recs:
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That is this punk in my Reggaeton album???
Honestly more punk bands should dip their toes into that genre it honestly really fits the rebellious theme often associated with punk and it sets a chillaxed vibe to counter the intense everything that the punk tracks offer. It's a decent album with good songs from both genres, not the best but very acceptable.
Recs:
- Jah Calling
- Super touch/Shitfit
- Leaving Babylon
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- Big Take Over
- untitled bonus track
Keep it simple stupid.
All you really need for a great album is a nice guitar, a Harmonica, and a fine expressive singing voice with some damn compelling stories to tell. It's a straight forward and to the point album with no bells or whistles other than a rock and roll song that's also pretty damn good. I really enjoyed myself with this album and it's honestly some of Bruce's finest work.
Recommendations:
- Nebraska
- Mansion on the Hill
- Johnny 99
- Highway Patrolman
- Open All Night
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George Harrison????
I want to marry the absolutely GORGEOUS production that is so charming, sweet and, perfect. It's everything I adore out of the 80's soundscape. That fucking keyboard has me swooning every fucking time it's WAY too good to be healthy. The fact that this album is produced by Charly García himself AND he looks like the sexiest man of the Beatles makes me want to propose to this perfect man!
If anything you need to check this amazing album out if only for the Godly ... read more
It looks like Infinity Frequencies is diving head first into a more sinister tone that was also the theme of the Collaboration EP earlier in the year. This album still has the uncanny and surrealness that's usually associated with Infinity,the tone is just a bit darker and sinister. I wasn't the biggest fan of the EP since the ambience was a little one note, but with this latest album the darker tone really fits the familiar format. So I am exited to see how this new era of Infinity ... read more
Eh pretty mediocre new wave) post punk. I liked a song or three but it's mostly forgettable stuff that I don't care about.
A song or three:
- Rusija
- Igrale Se Delije
- Hajde, Sanjaj Me Sanjaj
![間宮貴子 [Takako Mamiya] - ラブ・トリップ [Love Trip]](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/102796-love-trip.jpg)
I love the cover to this album. Wish I could say the same to the content within. This album has the same sin that I am noticing more often with City Pop albums, most of the music just blends onto each other with no distinct identity between tracks. It doesn't really help that this album DRAGGED, this was some of the longest 42 minutes of my life I couldn't wait for this to end.
Despite my vocal complaints there's still a few gems within this album that should be highlighted. They did enough ... read more
![佐藤博 [Hiroshi Sato] - Awakening](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/189022-awakening.jpg)
Man this was such an enjoyable listen.
I loved the nostalgic 80's sound this album has and when they sometimes utilize synths to mimic eastern stringed instruments It brings a smile to my face. Like that's honestly such a unique thing that really enhances my enjoyment whenever I notice it happening. The production and tone of the album is phenomenal yet laid back. I really enjoyed how Sato and Wendy shared the spotlight for vocals. They are each fantastic singers and the chemistry is so good! ... read more
Some decent Punk. It gets a bit long winded by the end but some of the song in the first half are pretty good.
Recs:
- Jawbone and the Air rifle
- Hip Priest
- Fortress/Deer Park
- Winter 2
If Qliphoth from Berserk had an official soundtrack it would honestly sound something like this album. Link to a fan page for those not in the know:
https://berserk.fandom.com/wiki/Qliphoth
I honestly would kill to explore an entire biome like this strange unnerving place full of disturbing creatures with unknown behaviors or motivations surrounding me. Always looking curiously but staying away while assessing why this strange human has wandered its way into their domain. It's such a ... read more
![杏里 [Anri] - Heaven Beach](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/300047-heaven-beach.jpg)
I'm getting pretty bored of city pop. They are all starting to sound the same. Each song blends into the next with no distinct identity. This album doesn't really offer anything new for this genre so I am just sitting here waiting for something interesting to happen and it never really does.
![濱田金吾 [Kingo Hamada] - Midnight Cruisin'](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/185514-midnight-cruisin.jpg)
Some decent city pop. Nothing that captures my attention tho.
![吉村弘 [Hiroshi Yoshimura] - Wave Notation 1: Music for Nine Post Cards](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/148750-wave-notation-1-music-for-nine-post-cards_030829.jpg)
Minimalist ambience. Soothes to sleep and bores to sleep.
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