A rather forgettable pop rock release from this platinum selling artist. I did like a song well enough so at least there's something.
Rec:
- The Morning Side
Hmm, it relies pretty heavily of the sonic trends of the day. This results in this not aging the best. Still I found a couple tracks worth a listen though this is far from Davis' best work.
Recs:
- Tutu
- Protia
- Backyard Ritual
I'm excited to see what this release by a humble band that @frogofprog and @Blibbloblublub are a part of. Looks to be a rather thrown together result of happy accidents that led to a two day session of writing and recording and jamming. If you were of age I wouldn't be surprised if there were drinks, drugs, and women involved as well to really fit the old school band of youngsters vibe.
We start with a fun throw back opener that takes me back to 70s hard rock. Great drumming the ... read more
Oh MAN am I excited to listen to this one!
I have been a big fan of Windows 96 for a while now and their last years efforts being some of their finest work to date only solidifies them as an artist that I look forward to each release with high anticipation. I hear great things about this new one, so I hope 96 can keep up the momentum of providing great vaporwave!
1) why?:
Oh man I am smiling already! This is such a nice tune! Got the district 96 feel while having a bit of a dance club feel ... read more
A decent to solid singer songwriter release from Mr. Odell.
Recs:
- The End of the Summer
- Somebody Else
- Parties
- Nothing Hurts Like Love
- The End
I enjoyed a few tracks from the veteran rock band, but nothing offered was too impressive.
Recs:
- Merry Widow
- Your House is on Fire
- Just Let it Go
Postie what are we even doing here? Why of all genres do you have to shift to trashy country. I thought you would have fit better with rock/metal at least the trashiness is part of the charm over there.
A haunting meditative Neofolk release that should be exposed to more ears. Super underrated stuff!
Recs:
- Sial at Play
- Set a Candle at Night
- Field of Dream
- A Song, A Story, and a Stone
- ...The Dove
WTF happened to Hippo Campus? A few years back I listened to their first couple of albums and I remember them being A LOT more interesting that what's offered here. Shit's so bland that I forget it while I am listening to it. They are capable of so much better than this disappointing release.
An intoxicating summer groove that reminds of city pop, disco and even some synthwave. Once it grabs a hold of you, you don't want it to let you go. LAIDOFF does it again! Though I probably need to relisten to their other release just to make certain that its as good as I thought it was.
Recs:
- A Lil Bit
- A Sweet Escape
- Shine
- Dusk til Dawn
- Santa Fe
- Eventide
- All Alone
- Closer Than
- Let You Go
Back in October of 2022, I found myself pretty bored of the music I was consuming. So on a whim I decided why not listen to the discography of the legendary Beatles? So I did. Went up to Revolver rather quickly and basically forgot about this idea of mine and went back to my usual music programing.
Flash forward to March of 23, I find myself bored once again. And instead of going back to my unfinished little Beatles project I was extremely curious of what albums released the past Friday. I ... read more
A very enjoyable progressive house release that has the need to rave grow stronger as each euphoric track passes. Good shit.
Recs:
- Dark Angel
- Dreamstate
- Love You Got
- Rise
- Ballad (In The End)
- Air
A strong song with a strong message that brings more attention to the more mundane injustices happening in our very broken system that desperately needs a change hopefully by a younger more compassionate generation before this country rots away into unneeded chaos and hate. Thanks YouTube for recommending me this. Ms. Apple doesn't miss!
A relaxing new age release that does show it's age at times.
Recs:
- Emerald Pool
- The Unveiling
- Gossamer Silk
Other than the silly and fun closer, this yello album doesn't offer much of interest.
Recs:
- Bananas to the Beat
A decent if underwhelming Phil Coll- I mean Genesis release.
Bowie offers a decent glam rock release here that seems rather underwhelming compared to his other acts of this prime era of his glamorous career.
Recs:
- Diamond Dogs
- We Are the Dead
- 1984
- Big Brother
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