An enjoyable Atmospheric DnB release.
Recs:
- Shawtyy
- Miasma of Color
- Girl's Love (Clean Mix)
- Untitled1
C418 continues to be genius and legendary beyond the soundtrack that made his name world renowned. People should definitely give his discography more love cause the experience is just as enriched as Minecraft's Amazing OST.
Recs:
- Timelapse Kingdom
- Alive
- I Like My Job
- Marketing Squander Verses the Little Man
- Along the Busiest Roads
- Stilbruch
I remember thinking 5sos were going to be the next One Direction back when I was a teenager.
I mean it's inoffensive the boys do well. But I have little reason to return to anything provided here. It does get pretty exhausting to listen to the longer it goes along. Desperately needs some spice and diversity. Reeks of radio slop.
It's really interesting to revisit the kind of music that I listened to before this site expanded my horizons on a vast scale. Lik I know that a few years ago I would call a release like this a banger, but these days I just see it as a fine Electropop release that does it's job well.
Recs:
- Evolution Once Again
- Put Me to Work
- Live Forever (feat. MNDR)
![ESPRIT 空想 [Esprit Fantasy] - 200% Electronica](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/92197-200-electronica_200658.jpg)
In my exploration of vaporwave thus far, I have familiarized myself of many artists and one of the few that I couldn't connect with was one of the biggest in George Clanton. Now I have yet to really dig into his discography to really get a feel of his style beyond tracks here and there that mostly weren't for me. The exception is ones that I stumbled upon here on 200% Electronica. Maybe this is the key to me finding enjoyment out of George's inputs to one of my favorite genres. ... read more
Regina Spektor offers an enjoyable Singer songwriter with influences of jazz and blues in this early release of hers.
Recs:
- Back of a Truck
- Flyin
- Pavlov's Daughter
- 2.99 cent Blues
- I Want to Sing
![Seb Wildblood - :~^ [The One With the Emoticon]](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/83744--the-one-with-the-emoticon.jpg)
Oh hell yeah. Now this is the vibe. That cover is not false advertising folks. And if ya were curio of my taste for a period before I discovered this site than look no further than this chill ass release.
Recs:
- :~^
- Plants
- Deptford Synths
- Interlude
- mmm
![ねごと [NEGOTO] - "Z"OOM](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/1086933-zoom_145819.jpg)
Some groovy ass J-rock. Enjoyable little gem I found scrolling through my endless library on YouTube music. ( Haven't done this in awhile so expect me to be listening to some obscure/ random releases for a while.)
Recs:
- Dreamin'
- M. Y. D.
- Kunsho
This is like the softest sweetest emo I've ever heard. It seems folky and even twee pop at times.
Recs:
- Bringing it Up
- To Know You...
- The Rest of Them.
A sweet lil alt pop EP from Holly Humberstone. I enjoyed the title track but found the rest to be rather forgettable.
Thanks @krrllnnss for recommending me your Ambient release!
I really appreciated the somber yet nostalgic tone. Reminds of Minecraft at points. A solid overall experience.
Recs:
- Big Bygona
- Exército de Maquinas de Lavar
- AI, Vai Explodir
- Parem O Puturo Lesidiàrio
- Frango Queimado
Thanks @dmytrodemura for recommending me your album!
Enjoyed how raw and somber this is.
Recs:
- Home
- The Invader
Thanks @thegreatbigben for recommending me this album of yours!
This is some nice and moody dark ambience, though there was little here that I personally found worthwhile beyond this one listen.
Recs:
- Not Yet Corpses
- The Sky Will Eat Me Whole
In less than half a year the third installation of HyperMark series from the infamous yet beloved AOTY user @RemisReviews!
Looks to be more Trap/ Rage and in the time since I have left my thoughts of your previous release, I still have yet to really familiarize myself with those genres unfortunately. So don't be offended if I don't enjoy this as much as others.
Took a second to adjust to the tone and whine of your voice but it fits the aesthetic and energy provided here so I warmed ... read more
Thanks @kayadagoatnocap for recommending me your debut album!
Interesting stuff. I enjoyed the overall sonic aesthetic but I particularly enjoyed the longer sludgier/ambient tracks in particular. One critique I have of these could be a bit more diversity to keep things engaging and avoid a stale sound. See what fits with what you got and work it into the mix to give a break from the action or point the audience in another direction that isn't too jarring. Otherwise, this is really really ... read more
Thanks @MyDixieReckt for recommending this Album to me.
Looks to be some mid nineties black metal in a similar vein to Dark Throne which takes thrash metal and doubles the intensity and darkens the tone. If you are familiar with my tastes I mostly don't care much for thrash and this style of death metal. Like I appreciate the skilled instrumentation and overall aesthetic, but beyond that I am mostly indifferent to it's offerings. This remains the case here for me in Mayhems debut.
Thanks @Sammyhamnmy1093 for recommending me this release.
I always appreciate myself some Dark Ambience. Does the mind good by numbing it from the madness of the world outside. I liked this for what it was, but it could be even moodier and atmospheric.
Recs:
- Purple
- Night Shift
- There's a Body in the Alley
- Did You Hear That?
- The Final Hour
Thanks @Jbjonston2011 for recommending me your debut album!
I think this goes to show that age doesn't matter when it comes to art. Little kids can replicate complex and difficult compositions on a piano. An elder near the end of their life can make a long withheld dream come true by having their life's work finally be appraised and celebrated by the masses. It's all human expression no matter the age and condition you are in. And in a world that seems to be more and more ... read more
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On David Bowie - Station to Station
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