An interesting space ambient electronica release with some nice tune provided here.
Recs:
- The Flickering Horizon
- Trilobite Dreams
- The Child Sleeps in the Machine
A bold varied experimental honest and engaging hip hop release that is very terminally online and aware of the modern internet culture and climate. At first his voice and cadence turned me off but as we go along I found it kinda charming and distinct. Having a good sense of humor and self awareness also helps this guy be on my good side. It ain't gonna be a masterpiece, but if you want some harmless fun then why not check this release out? Cause at least for me, I didn't expect to ... read more
Gotta say, was not expecting to enjoy this self titled art pop Folktronica release from LUMP. Very interesting offerings, am definitely going to keep an eye on these artists.
Recs:
- Late to the Flight
- Rolling Thunder
- Curse of the Contemporary
- Shake Your Shelter
- LUMP is a Product (Credits)
A delicate touch whilst staying grounded in emotion. A beautiful listen and a strong first impression of Lucinda Chua.
Recs:
- Meditations on a Place
- I Promise
- "You"
- An Ocean
- Echo
- Grief Piece
- Something Other Than Years
Back when I was first introduced to Beck with his acclaimed release Odelay! I enjoyed it well enough to know he had the juice to be a favorite artist of mine. And with me listening to his 2008 Alt indie psychedelic garage rock revival release. I can say that the juice is flying off the shelf's cause MAN did I enjoy this one!
Recs:
- Gamma Ray
- Modern Guilt
- Youthless
- Soul of a Man
- Profanity Prayers
- Volcano
Before there was the king of pop, there was the king of blues.
Gah DAYUM this is the shit! Man if I were to go to a live blues concert I hope the experience is something live this electrifying classic from 65. B. B. Is my king that's for sure! Boy's got SOUL!
Some dated and slightly problematic if you are easy to offend lyrics aside (misogynistic and little girls ya know 60s blues songs. Comes with the territory)I can hardly see any flaw in this live album from the king of blues. ... read more
A nice sophisti-pop release with some good promise from Fabiana Palladino.
Recs:
- I Care
- In the Fire
- Forever
This ambient post minimalist release does little to interest me. Fine enough background music to accidentally fall asleep to but I don't see much value to this beyond that.
Grateful Dead finish off their career on an inoffensive and dull note.
Well that was certainly something. Sounds like the FNAF music I used to be addicted to about a decade ago. Nowadays I just see music like this as slightly annoying more than anything. No offense to anyone that enjoys this kind of music but I am definitely not it's intended audience anymore.
An enjoyable Alternative Rock Shoegaze release
Recs:
- Receiving Certain Answers
- Rolling
- September
- Right Here
A solid Southern rock experience that kinda falls off in the later half.
Recs:
- Two Trains
- On Your Way Down
- Kiss it Off
- Fat Man in the Bathtub
Thanks @SnowyFighter for the recommendation of your band's debut album!
Last time I visited this band I wasn't exposed to the punk universe enough to wuts fsn of the sound likely since I didnt know what works with me and what doesn't. About a year later, and I have listened to a lot of music since and my tastes have been refined that much more. Hopefully I can connect better this time around. Anyways, let's see what you guys have to offer this time around...
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Thanks @zzile for the recommendation of this album!
Looks to be an experimental harsh noise release with a touch of death industrial and dark ambient. Heavy ass shit just from the genre labels.
And holy shit were they not kidding. This is INTENSE! Definitely not for the feint of heart. I enjoyed three of the five tracks offered so at least your doing something right in my personal book.
Recs:
- Room
- Ambivalence
- Alice
Thanks @MontyRose for recommending me this single!
This is a short two minute abstract hip hop track that doesn't tickle my particular fancy, but I can see the appeal.
Thanks @saurioffagotta for recommending me this album!
The voices hold this release back from being more immersive and moving. There's a way to utilize them but here I find them more distracting than anything. Other than that, this is a fine Shoegaze post rock release that does what it needs to well. Though it wouldn't hurt to be more explorative since this does get a little stale as I delved deeper into the release. Could use some work but I see potential.
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