RAR S3, #14

"Monolith Of Phobos"
(2016)
By The Claypool Lennon Delirium

This really impressed me. The duo managed to stand out even in an era filled with Pop-oriented tunes. I will note that I felt like Sean Lennon sounded a bit too much like his father's band (The Beatles), and maybe he could've delivered a varied approach compared to what we received on this record.

Les Claypool obviously did what he did best, bringing in the ultimate bass sound that every album ... read more

RAR S3, #13

"From Mars To Sirius"
(2005)
By Gojira

Gojira mastered the concept album here. They were successfully able to combine a cautionary tale with elements of fantasy and add a HEAVY sound over it.

Seriously, the vocals on this record SHRED, and the way they mesh with the guitars and drums is phenomenal! It includes themes about the environment that sadly still ring true to this very day, and the way that they convey it through their mastery of sound makes it all the more ... read more

RAR S3, #12

"Train Of Thought"
(2003)
By Dream Theater

I was really blown away by how much I loved listening to this album! It really makes sense though if you analyze it deeper, I like Prog and I enjoy metal, so a fusion of the two would turn out amazing.

The vocals are superb, the guitar solos are ETHEREAL the rest of the instruments are wonderful.
I just loved the whole record. It's surprising too, because most of the songs on here are 10+ minutes long. While most ... read more

RAR S3, #11

"And Now For The Watchamacallit"
(2019)
By The Psychedelic Porn Crumpets

This record is an all-around fun and energetic listen. It has the joy of the 2010s-era psych-pop/rock and I adore it. Some of the little quirks (like the licks and so on) in the music also make this a worthwhile listen, as once you notice them, you can't forget them, in my opinion.

It also helps that the run time is only 33 minutes, and that makes this album endlessly replaceable and ... read more

RAR S3, #10

"Quadrophenia"
(1973)
By The Who

First of all, "Quadrophenia" is one of the coolest names for an album ever, you can't debate that.

This album rocketed The Who to another dimension of greatness. They managed to create this wondrous record about teenage angst and roll in some other experiences from that stage of life, and create one of the greatest Rock Operas of all time. I won't get too much into the concept of the album, but I will say that the ... read more

RAR S3, #9

"Buddy Holly"
(1958)
By Buddy Holly

I'll keep this review short, just like the album. He sounds like a fresher Elvis, and that's about it. The Crickets were good enough on here, the vocals were good enough, that's my review.

(7.42/10)

Top 3 Songs: "I'm Gonna Love You Too", "Ready Teddy", "You're So Square (Baby I Don't Care)"
Least Favourite: "Look At Me"

RAR S3, #8

"Get Behind Me Satan"
(2005)
By The White Stripes

It's still a pretty enjoyable album, even when compared to "3l3phant". I can appreciate using what I think is an xylophone on some tracks here, it really makes the album a lot more playful. They utilize a whole array of instruments on this record, and Jack's voice is still just as good as ever.

So, it wasn't as bad as I had initially thought upon my first listen.

(7.85/10)

Top 3 Songs: ... read more

Bonus Album #54

"The Life Of A Showgirl"
(October 3rd, 2025)
By Taylor Swift

She could not have made a more by-the-books album if she tried. Half of the songs on here sound EXACTLY like hits from the 2010s, which makes sense since she has Max Martin as a producer, but they both fail to do anything interesting with it, and you just end up with what feels like an over hyped compilation record.

The other half is just full of Taylor's trademark sappy sound that I just cannot ... read more

RAR S3, #7

"Secret Treaties"
(1974)
By Blue Öyster Cult

At the start of this record, you'd think that it's just going to be a REALLY tight, groovy, amazing Rock record, but the last two tracks on this record cement it as one of the most important, and incredibly fantastic-sounding albums of all time.

Everything from the bass to the drums stands out and adds to the atmosphere that the band creates here. As I said, it all culminates in the final two songs, which ... read more

RAR S3, #6

"Gentle Giant"
(1970)
By Gentle Giant

To me, this is everything that Progressive Rock should sound like. It has long instrumental breaks shoved between whimsical vocals, it has interchanging styles woven into the fabric of the tracks, but most importantly of all, it has it's own sense of identity, which is a very important trait to have at a time when Prog bands were popping up everywhere.

This record is an indelible part of English Prog Rock history, and should ... read more

Bonus Album #53

"Vie"
(September 26th, 2025)
By Doja Cat

It's got some enjoyable tracks on here, but I think there's too much filler for the record to be as fun as it sounds. Also the length, she could've just made a standard 10-track album. Otherwise, still a VERY enthusiastic product that Doja delivers here.

(7.49/10)

Top 3 Songs: "Cards", "AAAHH MEN!", "Jealous Type"
Least Favourite: "Make It Up"

RAR S3, #5

"Leviathan"
(2004)
By Mastodon

This is just an all-around enjoyable album to listen to. You have some of the most distinctive riffs you'll ever hear, so you know that you're listening to a Mastodon record.

The vocals absolutely shred on here, and add so much to the environment that the band creates. It creates this exciting aura around every song you hear.

The drumming is also very exciting, too. Especially on "Hearts Alive" where it just takes ... read more

RAR S3, #4

"We Don't Trust You"
(2024)
By Future & Metro Boomin'

I enjoyed this more than I should have. It has some really solid beats, enjoyable samples, and pretty okay production and mixing for the most part. I just wish that the album didn't run for nearly an hour, because there just isn't enough material to sustain my enjoyment for that long.

Overall still a solid record though, and none of the songs were really bad, too.

(8.20/10)

Top 3 Songs: ... read more

RAR S3 #3

"Disraeli Gears"
(1967)
By Cream

While I think it's legacy may have fallen a bit since it's initial release, this record still has plenty to offer in terms of funky guitar riffs and vocals. Overall a pretty solid and quick listen. Except for "Mother's Lament", that song is what's dragging down the score so much, I just couldn't get behind it whatsoever.

(7.89/10)

Top 3 Songs: "Dance The Night Away", "Sunshine Of Your ... read more

RAR Season 3, #2

"Billy Talent II"
(2006)
By Billy Talent

Genuinely amazed by how memorable many of the riffs on here are, and the vocals are outstanding.

Every track on here has something distinctive about it when compared to the rest on here, and I am all for it. I guess the band was trying to go for a different sound than whatever their debut sounded like, and this was the result.

The production on here was also really good, everything sounded exactly how a post-punk ... read more

RAR, Season 3 #1

"Remember That You Will Die"
(2022)
By Polyphia

Such a waste of technical prowess. There are very few songs on this record that I will remember. While, yes, the guitar playing and the drumming are impressive, the group just fails to do anything with that, and it comes out sounding like some garbage track loop.

The guest vocalists on here are atrocious, they turn a bad song into a terrible one. No words can accurately describe how I feel about the guest ... read more

Bonus Album #52

"private music"
(August 22nd, 2025)
By Deftones

I don't know what it is about this sound, but it's ethereal. It's got this constant dream-like vibe to it, but it manages to change it up between each track so as not to become boring.

The lack of Chino's moaning vocals is appreciated. I do wish that he screamed a little more more like he did on albums like "Around the Fur", but that's just my opinion.

Overall, this is a very ... read more

Bonus Album #51

"121 - Maîtresse Du Temps"
(February 21st, 1996)
By Jeanne Calment

So not only was she 121 years old when she released this, she decided (or maybe someone decided for her) to make a HOUSE EP. I want to know who rolled her old ass into a recording studio to drop some lyrics over these basic beats.

Imagine being born in 1875 and dropping a house EP in 1996, and still living for another year. Jeez, man.

(4.25/10)

(This is a joke review... maybe)

Top 3 ... read more