Method and Red Man collab in a nice release that showcases their chemistry and creativity. Shame I didn't care much for their offerings
Recs:
- Y. O. U.
- 4 Seasons (feat. LL COOL J & Ja Rule
- Da Rockwilder
It's been over a year since I have listened to Testament and my tolerance for Thrash Metal has really softened since then. Even so, this is a fun one! Reminds of prime Metallica.
Recs:
- Down for Life
- Eyes if Wrath
- Careful What You Wish For
- Riding the Snake
- Allegiance
- Hammer of the Gods
A decent West coaster Boom Bop release that does the job well.
Recs:
- Questions
- Long Awaited
- Whenimondamic
- Frenz vs Endz
- New Years Resolution
- Likwit Fusion
A decent post hardcore indie rock release. Doesn't have much attention so if you are a fan of the genre I guess you can check this out to see if you enjoy it more than I have.
Recs:
- Wheaton Calling
- Scissoring
- 3 Sisters
A mesmerizing post rock release.
Recs:
- Cody
- Helps Both Ways
- Year 2000 Non-Compliant Cardia
- Kappa
- May Nothing but Happiness Come Through Your Door
- Oh! How the Dogs Stack Up
- Ex-Cowboy
- Punk Rock/Puff Daddy/ Antichrist
A decent Emo Pop punk release.
Recs:
- Holiday
- Red Letter Day
- I'm a Loner Dottie, a Rebel
Not the biggest fan of the voice though the last track of this indie folk EP did well enough to not make me too bothered by it.
![이정현 [Lee Jung Hyun] - Let's Go to My Star](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/181808-lets-go-to-my-star.jpg)
Enjoyed a couple tracks in this rather dated release that is very of its time.
Recs:
- Ca Tient Moi
- Eighth Track
Self offers a decent to good indie pop release with some incentive elements such as altrock and Neo-psyche to spice things up here and there.
Recs:
- Paint By Numbers
- What Are You Thinking?
- It All Comes Out in the Wash
- Callgirls
- Placing the Blame
I only really connected with the opener. The voice is nasty AF and not suited to my taste at all, and the instrumental didn't do much for me.
Mind Numbing and peaceful, a meditative zen. Great background music as you ascend into the world of spirits As a spiritual experience it's magnificent, as a music experience, it's alright.
I think being exposed to so much terrible pop country prevents me from enjoying this one as much as I would have liked.
I'm Back. But I am not a happy camper rn.
I intended to take a week break from this site and music in general so I can use my free time to watch a playthrough of what looks to be an all time great game in Obscur: Expedition 33.
But for reasons that I will get into soon I can't enjoy the escape into a world seemingly doomed unless a rag tag yet exceptionally talented group of highly motivated humans strike the cause for the slow extinction of humanity at its core without it ... read more
Kagami Smile is really reminding me why I was not their biggest fan for a big chunk of their discography up to this point. If I hadn't made the commitment and isn't as stubborn as I am, I would very likely not bother listening to more than three of their releases then just give up. They definitely have the tools and know how to make for a very compelling ambient experience, but unfortunately it's not often that it's showcased to the best of their abilities in favor of ... read more
I was already apprehensive at the sight of this album releasing just a week after their last one, and I had my worries confirmed. They went back to their old ways of putting basically zero effort as they pump out albums that sounds practically the same. Its a shame to see since they were heading into a positive direction for a while.
Hey look at that, this released on my 23rd birthday!
This acceptance themed album is another droning minimalist ambient release that has little value unless you want to zone out. I liked the track "Accept Love" well enough, but it's definitely not their best work.
Not bothering to listen to all of those remixes. I didn't connect with this ambient release from Kagami like the last offering for whatever reason. Can't win them all I guess. It's nice for what it is though the atmospheres do get stale
Kagami Smile returns with a potent minimalist dark ambient release that has me immersed into its atmospheric depths.
Recs:
- Cradle of Your Secrets
- Beacon of Warmth
- Autumn Heart, Trodden Sky
- Garden of Light
- Fading in Your Unretainable Grasp
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