We are back to the classic sound but for some reason I ain't feeling the soul anymore. The uninspiring vocaloid still being as present as it is doesn't help much either. This is the first release that I would call mediocre.
....The closer is pretty damn good though...
Ghost takes things in a different direction in this 2018 release. It's more mellow than ever and more vocal than ever. I remember not caring for this album when I first went through the discography and thought Ghost fell off.
While I disagree on the falling off part I still am pretty indifferent to this release. Doesn't leave much of an impression less so impact such as the previous releases that I have enjoyed as much as I have. So while I appreciate the change of pace, it's ... read more
Just went to this artist's Spotify page to get the link needed to put this EP on this site and WOW that's a lot of EPs that YouTube Music does not show... I'm sticking with the YouTube list for this Discog dive. There's plenty there and I'll listen to all of the EPs in due time whenever I feel like it.
Anyways Happy spooky season once again! This EP definitely fits this time of year with plenty of fun and scares to be had. It is A LOT more aggressive than the albums ... read more
In this release Ghost gets a bit more aggressive and I'm honestly all here for it. The intentional pacing and lush atmosphere is here plenty as well thankfully. Hell there's more room for variety explored here! And don't forget about how it effortlessly evokes all kinds of emotions throughout the experience! While vocals remains a chunk in the armor the fact that it's only like one track out of several that has such a feature speaks highly of Ghost's improvement on ... read more
With a stunning opener picking up where Ghost Data left off in the last album with the soothing dreamy atmosphere and pleasing vocals. I have always loved this part of their early work.
Honestly if you enjoyed the Occulus Occult then this album offers a lot of the same vibes with enough distinct variations and slight improvement in places. The pacing and production is excellent and is as emotive as needed. Ghost has practically perfected this particular vibe of a dreamy ethereal dance club. ... read more
One of my favorite favorite Synthwave artists is Emil with their deeply engaging soundscapes and strong emotional reactions it consistently draws out of me. With this latest release of their drawing more from the ambience sphere of things they remain at home as they effortlessly draw the listener into their world. Then when the Synthwave elements do make their presence known all I can describe about it is just magical. Emil is very much a talent worth checking out with the dark yet grand ... read more
A hazy creative cover album full of dreamy atmosphere and classic charm with a modern edge. It's familiar, but distinct. Thoroughly enjoyable if you're into the vibe. Which I definitely am. It being a cover album aside, I found it to be well worth a listen. Be sure to check out the cool adventurous opener and see if you fuck with it. Everything offered is very well executed and knows what they are going for. All to say this is a vibe and I bet as the mentioned opener suggest may hit ... read more
While it's not the most eventful thing to engage with. This ambient project you had for a couple years now knows how to set a mood and to linger just enough to have the mind wander, but not too far. I liked it well enough for an ambient album and am curious of how you stand in 2024.
Liked a few tracks otherwise it didn't do much for me.
Recs:
- Pamplemousse
- Are You Anywhere
- Without You and One Other I am Nothing
An excellent moody album with plenty of variation and provokes plenty of melancholy to whomever listens. Lots of good stuff here.
Recs:
- Afraid of Creation
- Id Do
- Time
- 2
- Bong Water
- Fish Stik
- The Ghost Song
- Remorse 2
- 4
- Id Do Anything For You
- Getting Out of Bed At Night
Some nice Psych pop with a few notable tracks.
Recs:
- Fluorescent Water
- Brown Bottle
- Tequila Highball
- 1866
Eh. It's some ok background ambience but nothing that's worth paying attention to.
It has been a minute since I have listened to Ghostminus so let's see what they have to offer in their latest EP.
Tiramisu Cake:
A lovely shoegazey instrumental that keeps basic but effective. Not bad, liked the vibe, but it could easily be more to it. (60)
Unfiltered:
Good switch up to focus on the drums for a change in scenery. Then to have it nicely compliment the guitar as it returns is very appreciated. It's a cool dynamic with the guitar and drums but overall isn't all ... read more
My man Ringo is back, and he has gotten the country virus as well.
It's a nice change of direction that suits the active veteran quite well. It's a sweet tune that kinda relies on the charming guitar a little heavily, but I physically can't take away points on one of the sweetest old men I have ever encountered in music. Let's just say he does well when he is singing and it's a charming emotive listen throughout. I'm very excited for the upcoming full album this ... read more
Malneezy returns with a fascinating single full of strange happenings chaotically clashing with each other forming a unique atmosphere that at times is a vibe, others its an amalgamation of noises formated to a listenable structure. It's very dense with a lot going on and you will need multiple listens to catch everything that's offered. I think if this is any indication of where the album is going to look like them we are in for a ride and a half. It's certainly something that ... read more
Woo! Another album from Marshall and he is a happy boy cause he says that this latest release of his is a varied and daring experience that is the reflection of his happiness. It's apparently pretty chaotic as well, so I guess I will have a bewildered look with the smile from listening to this chaotically positive music. Marshall has always offered an engaging audio experience that has my mind wondering so let's see where this latest release takes me...
Constellation:
There's ... read more
This just makes my ears happy.
Recs:
- Les Jardins Esméraldins (Pour Cailard)
- Un Bordeaux Pré- Phylloxéra ( Pour Le Riche Enculé)
- Deux Fakes Jayers (Aussie Pour Le Riche Enculé)
- Riesling Pour Robert
- Trou Du Cul ( Ode Au Sommelier Arrogant)
- Etude Montrachet
- Merde (Basse-cour)
- Hommage À La Vielle Garde (Pour Lafarge Et Rinaldi)
Goes WAY harder is way more creative and dynamic while keeping the lighthearted fun with athemic infectious melodies, HARD riffs, screams and growls, fantastic usage of samples and most important of all it's so damn fun to listen to! Now this is what I wanted from the first album of this series of INK. Be sure to listen if you want a nice mix of spooky fun and heavy metal this Halloween!
Recs:
- Welcome to Horrorwood
- A Rash Decision
- The Shower Scene
- Rainy Day
- Take Your Pick ... read more
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