Equip collaborates with FM Skyline with a jovial nostalgic synth heavy release with some DnB and flute elements added in to complete a soundscape reminiscent of early 2000s video game soundtracks. The second half is stronger than the first imo, but it gives enough reason overall to listen through regardless. Overall a damn solid release that does the job very well, especially if you have a soft spot for this kind of sonic aesthetic.
The clay characters on the cover art are cute and charming, ... read more
Rip to a legend gone way too soon. His first posthumous release and the last with creative input Makaveli also known as 2Pac offers a nice West Coaster showing why he is regarded as highly as he is to this day.
Recs:
- Hail Mary
- Toss it Up
- To Live and Die in LA
- Blasphemy
- Life of an Outlaw
- White Man'z World
- Hold Ya Head
- Against All Odds
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Reminds of Cocteau Twins but hardly ever manages to capture the magic.
Recs:
- Third Track
- Fourth Track
- Seventh Track
Surrealist as fuck.
This reminds me of Magical Mystery Tours more out there tracks with a modern twist and goes even further out there with its fascinating experiments. Since that's my absolute favorite spice of classic psychedelia, I am a happy man that this unique vibe isn't dead quite yet with this release. Good shit overall that just keeps on giving.
Recs:
- The Opera House
- Define A Transparent Dream
- No Growing (exegesis)
- Holiday Surprise 1, 2, 3
- Memories of ... read more
A phenomenal, very inventive, creative, Ambient Techno masterpiece. A crime that this isn't must listen yet.
Recs: Everything except for Petrol that didn't hit the right spot for me. Otherwise this is pure quality top to bottom. Highly recommend you check this out if you are a fan of the genre.
Also, I love the maximalist cover art.
Shout out to Ozzy Osbourne and the Black Sabbath reference.
Yeah this is the best offering from The Cardigans yet. It has the big hits, it's got quality music, and the vibe is very nice overall.
Very enjoyable stuff that offers so much more than a catchy chorus.
Recs:
- Been It
- Heartbreaker
- Happy Meal ll
- Step On Me
- Lovefool
- Losers
- Great Divide
A damn solid Easter coaster with some fresh rhymes and beats.
Recs:
- Da Sermon (Intro)
- Time Ta Bounce (Interlude) (feat. Doo Wop)
- Gameplan
- Flip Da Style
- Speak Ya Peace (feat. Diamond D, AG & Marquee)
- Food for Thought
- No Gimmicks (feat. KRS-One)
- Actual Facts (feat. Sadat x, Large Professor & Grand Puba)
An ok to decent brit pop release with a strong finishing stretch.
Recs:
- Australia
- Further Away
- No Surface Feeling
A nice high quality slowcore release that is very easy and gentle to the ears yet stays engaging throughout the hour long experience.
Recs:
- Anon
- Over the Ocean
- Mom Says
- Coattails
- Standby
- Same
- Do You Know How to Waltz
Underworld offers an enjoyable Techno release that's less ambitious as some of its contemporaries, but the quality is still plenty here for your ears' pleasure.
Recs:
- Banstyle/ Sappys Curry
- Confusion the Waitress
- Pearl's Girl
- Stagger
We all know Post rock is goated. If you think otherwise then I encourage you to listen to this super underrated release from Bardo Pond and see if that changes your mind. If not then it's ok, not everyone can have the correct opinion.
Recs:
- Limerick
- Tantric Porno
- The High Frequency
- Rumination
- Be a Fish
- Tapir Song
- RM
What the fuck, why is the music I am listening to just suddenly becoming ridiculously good out of nowhere? Am I seriously going to heart (reserved for 90+ ratings) a third album in less than 24 hours? Well with the endless charm, fantastic lyrics, and quality instrumentation etc of this album... I guess I am. Cause this is some phenomenal music.
Recs:
- Pet Politics
- Black and Brown Blues
- Ballad of Reverend War Character
- The Right to Remain Silent
- Dallas
- Albemarle Station
- The ... read more
Goes ridiculous. My favorite of theirs easily. Its got the same energy that reminds heavily of the album that had me fall in love in metal in general in Slipknots debut. Well done guys.
Recs:
- The Great Southern Trendkill
- War Nerve
- Drag the Waters
- 13 Steps to Nowhere
- Suicide Note pt. 1
- Living Through Me (Hells' Wrath)
- Floods
- The Underground in America
- (reprise) Sandblasted Skin
A decent Death Metal release that had two tracks I found enjoyable.
Recs:
- Mother North
- Immortality Passion
Ok this had no reason to go that disgustingly hard. I guess I need more DDM in my life. Cause it combines by favorite elements of death, doom, and metal to make for an awesome trifecta of epic music. Riffs go hard, vocals absolutely nasty, the drums excellent, and it's got a groove and momentum about it which is always appreciated. Excellently paced and composed as well. Just overall high quality music that hits all the right notes for me. Love it!
I even love the slower tunes adding a ... read more
A slow deeply atmospheric release fit for some deep thought sessions that I often find myself in. Does enough to keep your interest but not so much that it distracts from your train of thoughts. The pacing and vibes are immaculate and I find myself in deep appreciation for this atmosphere and the sonic warmth it provides throughout the hour long experience.
Recs:
- Without Stopping
- Fear of Flying
- Looped
- Black Light
- Inside Out
- Postscript
Hell yeah, got to love 90's DnB with some jazzy funky flavoring spliced in for the extra zest. I was indeed fed some weird things in this fun listen but most of all I was fed a great time!
Recs:
- Tundra
- The Swifty
- Smedley's Melody
- Windscale 2
- Theme from Ernest Borgnine
- UFOs Over Leytonstone
- Kodak
- Theme From Goodbye Renaldo
Again we drive down the 808 state highway and when we turn on the radio we are greeted with some experimental progressive house that does some forward thinking ahead of its time shenanigans. A very fascinating and entertaining experience from these vastly underrated innovators.
Recs:
- Bond ( feat. M. Doughty)
- Bird
- Azura (feat. Louise Rhodes)
- Joyrider
- Lopez (feat. James Dean Bradfield)
- Kohoutek
- Mooz (feat. Ragga)
- Jerusahat
- Banacheq
Oh no... I have very limited experience with Sludge metal and the little amount of exposure with this subgenre was not the most pleasant for me. I have listened to a bunch of metal since then so maybe this wouldn't be as harsh to my battered and bruised ears this time around...
Ok I made it to the other side, and I have learned that I am now dead enough inside after being bombarded by extreme metal this past half year that I can at least tolerate this. Definitely still not for me but at ... read more
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