A decent IDM release.
Recs:
- Machine Maid
- Cotton Strains
- Section
- Tiny Reminder No. 3
- Solo Strike
- Foreververb
A nice dream trip pop release with some pleasant tracks within.
Recs:
- Electro Shock Faders
- This Strange Effect
- Renaissance Affair
- Magneta
Though this doesn't have the grandeur and potency of their legendary 70s efforts, the soul behind of the genius of this band still remains at least in this release. It's a gentle kiss compared to the existential exuberance of the day, but I found it to be a special listen in its own unique flavor. It's more Pink Floyd as I know and love them and that is always a good thing! They are a bit older, a bit quieter, a bit slower; but they are wonderful all the same. The legends of rock ... read more
A commendable effort tho sadly I couldn't connect with it.
Some alright Sophisti-pop, but nothing all that memorable.
You may have heard the track "Island Sunrise" somewhere on your daily doomscrolling and found it to be a very nice respite from the madness. Well what if I told you that as great as that track is, especially in its full context, the album that it's from only gets better from there. I mean I haven't fallen so hard for a back half of an LP in so long! This shit is smooth AF! 80's at it's peak I tell ya! Like holy shit it's ridiculous. If you are curious or enjoy ... read more
Some nice new wave electronic, wondrous and nostalgic.
Recs:
- Land of Pandas
- Sub Blue
- Rococo Rondo
- Slow Blue In Horizontal
- Botticelli Revised
What a gem of a city pop release. Almost forgot how much of a pleasure it is to listen to this genre.
Recs:
You Can Make It
- On The Street
- When Rain Stops
- Night Lights
- Mild Life
- Uncle Bearcat
- Epilogue
Some lovely Synth Pop from Yazoo.
Recs:
- Two Pieces
- Bad Connection
- Midnight
- Only You
- Tuesday
- Bring Your Love Down (Didn't I)
For classic heavy metal this is a fine example, though there's nothing to it that stands out.
Moog is always a fun time.
Recs:
- Wind Surf Ballad
- Les Deux Poissons
- Ballet Amoureux Des Dauphins
- Iceberg En Voyage
- L'Univers De La Mer
- Alerte En Mer
- Les Émigrants De La Mer
- À La Découverte D'Une Amphore
My headphones broke, borrowed my younger brothers and it's trading crisp audio quality for bass. Good thing I bought one just like it thinking, "Oh I remember this headphone being of a nice quality and it lasted many years before going weird on me." Anyways, it's an Artix CL 750 I'm getting to replace my Sony MDR- ZX110. Wait a sec I'ma go Google lens my younger brothers headphones and see if it really is the same as the ones I am getting...ah, according to lens ... read more
Some enjoyable Chi soul from the legendary Curtis Mayfield.
Recs:
- So You Don't Love Me
- Cannot Find a Way
- Ain't No Love Lost
A smooth satisfying journey provided from a cult favorite prog rock band in Nektar. I may not have enjoyed it as much as with Remember the Future, but I'd say it's worth a hear if you're a fan of the the genre.
Recs:
- Desolation Valley/ Waves
- Crying in the Dark
My dad has like a dozen old Chicago records saying this is one of his favorite bands since he likes that they aren't your standard rock band and include brass and other orchestral instruments into their repertoire. Now I haven't bothered to listen to his records as of yet so this is my first impression of this band with their second self titled release.
I mean for a turn of a decade soulful jazz progressive rock release, it's fine but it feels a bit flat as an overall ... read more
I think I took a wrong turn, but maybe it was the right turn. Cause as much as these voodoo chaps are weirdos, they do have a strange charm to them.
Recs:
- Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya
- Mama Roux
- Croker Courtbiullion
It's alright, but nothing that I will be returning to. It's just that I don't see anything here that sparks interest for further listenings. Neat cover art tho.
At least in the Stereo Mix I listened they really enjoyed playing with the panning between the ears to make this a bit more of an engaging dynamic listen than otherwise. Definitely helped keep my attention throughout the experience that I found to be a fun if standard mid sixties rock and roll with the surfy sunshine vibes to the gravely voices and the classy charm we all know and love. May not be the most stand out offering of the era but is a very nice debut from the kinks with a bonafide ... read more
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