Took about half the album for me to connect, but once it did I was happy that the folky, cryptic, and dark storytelling with some captivating production that heightens the atmosphere. Overall not as strong as their previous work, but there's still quality to be found here.
Recs:
- The Cloud of Unknowing
- The Great, Bloody and Bruised Veil of the World
- Into he Menstrual Night I Go
- Dormition and Dominion
- The Shining Shining World
Liked a bit of it but it's nothing too special.
Recs:
- Da Bitchez
- Ain't the Devil Happy
- Jungle Music
More of the flavor of Death Metal that I couldn't care less about.
Pretty, but not very interesting. Definitely needed more variety in vocals starting with putting some men into that choir.
Zombie is a classic but a lot of this album is just so beautiful that it's worth checking out beyond the iconic track.
Recs:
- Twenty one
- Zombie
- Everything I Said
- Dreaming My Dreams
- Yeat's Grave
- Daffodil Lament
- No Need to Argue
Yeah this kind of Black metal is way more my speed. Less numbingly thrashy instrumentals ( Though the middle two tracks has this to my annoyance) and dumb growling. More synthy organs, drums that know the concept of restraint, atmospheric guitars, medieval flutes, and screams of torture please.
Recs:
- Det Som En Gang Var
- Tomhet
Some solid G-Funk from the G.
Recs:
- Regulate (feat. Nate Dogg)
- Super Soul Sis (feat. Jah-Skilz)
- So MN any Ways (feat. Wayniac & Lady Levi)
- What's Next (feat. Mr. Malik)
- And Ya Don't Stop
Didn't care much for it at first, then the track "Survival" caught my attention. What followed was Madonna's best efforts that I have heard so far. I have been very iffy to straight up apathetic to Madonna up to this point and didn't get other than her beauty had so many raving over her. But with bedtime stories, I finally what is so good about her though the production is a major part of my enjoyment though Maddy does her part very well. So props to this release for ... read more
TMBG is at it with another quality release that highlights their creativity and the music remains a thrill to listen along to! Enjoyment is a top priority for me when listening to music and these guys knows what gets me to like your music. It's goofy, clever, satisfying, distinct, varied, ridiculous, quality, and most important fun! I quickly became a fan of theirs when I first listened to Lincoln and with the now four albums I have listened so far I have yet to not have a great time with ... read more
It may not be a life changing listen, but that's not what this is going for with the energetic instrumental and vocals. No, we are going for a good time and that's what I got out of this enjoyable easy to digest alt rock release. Also shout out to the nipple on the corner of the cover art.
Recs:
- Motorist
- Cooling Card
- Cruel Swing
- Jackpot Plus!
- U-Trau
- Whitney Walks
From the sweet soft voice to the captivating instrumentation, there are parts of this experience that are very engaging. I do wish that the spell it had me under at points was stronger and effective as well as numerous. Cause when this album is good it's GOOD. Pity that a lot of it failed to capture my interest as the highlights.
Recs:
- Shining Road
- Are You Gone?
- Paris and Rome
- In the Night
I wasn't feeling this release but then those last four tracks for whatever reason grabbed my ass and shook it around. So yeah, I guess this record finishes off strong.
Last four Tracks:
- Big Empty
- Unglued
- Army Ants
- Kitchenware & Candybars
Man these chaps are CARTOONISHLY British.
There was a brief stretch of tracks that I really enjoyed, but a lot of this album didn't do it for me.
Recs:
- Babies
- She's a Lady
- Happy Endings
The jams don't land often, but when they do it's mostly because of the production and the charisma.
Recs:
- Bobyahed2dis
- Noorotic
- Cosmic Slop
- Basically
- We Run NY
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