Relisten October 23rd 2024:
For numerous times now I have failed to go through the entire discography of a certain underground artist called GHOST DATA. I have discovered them during the later stages of the whole covid deal at least where I lived in 21. I made it quite far in my first attempt of their discog but never picked up where I left off. It's been several months since I even touched this artist and with a new album of theirs coming out, I decided fuck it. Let's just go ... read more
Well that was disappointing.
I only liked the Title track and " Deacon Blues". Everything else was kinda whatever.
Unfortunately I think that this is their worst effort so far. They are still a fine listen all in all, but compared to what I have heard from past albums, this ain't it chief.
That was fun!
I liked that they keep it snappy with quick songs throughout the album yet they somehow don't feel half finished. It's more like they had a quick idea or thought and without expanding on it they make a song with no elaboration or apology.
I like this template cause if I am not feeling a song, I don't have to wait long for the next one to arrive in the next 30 seconds. Plus it makes the three minutes songs stand out all the more since it seems like they are taking their time in ... read more
Well well well. Would you look at that. A Brian Eno album that I actually like. So pigs really do fly.
Recommendations:
- Kurt's Rejoiner
- By this River
- Spider and I
WOW it's been awhile since I reviewed a Kraftwerk's album. It looks like people see this one as their best one. Let's see if I agree...
Europe Endless:
Eh, it's fine background music I guess.
The Hall of Mirrors:
Very tedious to get through.
Showroom Dummies:
Yeah I am not impressed by this album so far.
Trans- Europe Express:
Lol they said David Bowie. Yeah this album kinda sucks. I'll get back to you when there's a song I actually care about, or this disappointment of an album is ... read more
I first heard of Carly Rae Jepsen back in middle school in May 2013. The entire school went into the auditorium to have a celebration of the end of the school year and the start of summer. So of course we had to take out the wii and pull up Just Dance 4. This was the first time as a sheltered Preacher's son that I was exposed to "Today's hits" among the many songs the hundreds of kids were dancing and singing along to was the infamous "Call Me Maybe" I liked it as well as ... read more
![高中正義 [Masayoshi Takanaka] - AN INSATIABLE HIGH](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/130139-an-insatiable-high_160119.jpg)
A listen as pleasant as a sunny afternoon under a couple of palm Trees.
Man I did not expect to enjoy this as much as I did. Every song (Other than "Insatiable High" it felt kinda bloated and bland to me.)just hits the spot needed after a long day of work. A blessed album to start off the weekend. If you need an afternoon break to just relax in the sun, I got the PERFECT album for you!
When I went through the Gorillaz' Discography last December this Album was my favorite of the bunch. I remember dancing and having a whole lot of fun while sweeping and mopping floors at work. I have listened to it a few more times over the months and as I got more familiar with the album, I can see why people think this is their worst album. BUT I still have so much fun with it!
Yes, I can see that the band itself is basically in the background while their guests take center stage mostly. ... read more
Heard this song on a TikTok earlier today and just immediately had to check out the whole thing! Holy shit this is vibes heaven!
![福居良 [Ryo Fukui] - Mellow Dream](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/130681-mellow-dream.jpg)
![大貫妙子 [Taeko Ōnuki] - Sunshower](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/73688-sunshower_233713.jpg)
While it's a pleasant listen, I also find it pretty forgettable generally. The songs "Tokai" "Karapoo no isu" and "Sargasso Sea" managed to stand out enough to stray from that trend.
Long live Disco!
When songs in this album miss they MISS, but OMG when it hits there is nothing better! And good thing there's a good amount of stuff that just hits the sweet spot of my disco lovin heart!
Recommendations
- Staying Alive ( Classic!)
- More than a Woman
- Night on Disco mountain
- You should be Dancing ( My Favorite)
- Salvation
- K -Jee
- Disco Inferno
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