Iceage just proved 18 years into their career that they are not just another indie-rock band. They are here to stay.

On repeat, best release since Lord's Favourite

Very overlooked record, gorgeous production.

Only thing that safe this from a total disaster is the guitar work.

Underrated! Still is and has always been since it came out.

This album is his best work. It’s the culmination of his sounds over the years, all coming together in one beautiful piece. I hear this album as one long composition rather than a collection of individual tracks. What’s so stunning is how he manages to incorporate so many fragmented sound snippets and make them sound so cohesive.
On his earlier records, the fragmented sounds were part of the aesthetic, giving his music a clear indication that they were taken from somewhere else. ... read more

Silk Degrees – The Album I Can Never Quite Throw Away

Boz Scaggs’ Silk Degrees is one of those records I keep picking up whenever I’m cleaning out my collection. It always ends up in the "maybe" pile until I look at the cover and remember the good vibes from tracks like Lowdown and It’s Over. Then, I carefully place it back on the shelf. Again.

The album has its strengths, but also its weaknesses. Scaggs gets away with some corny hooks, thanks to skilled ... read more

Kiwanuka moves safe on this album perhaps a bit too safe but it’s still a lovely experience. Danger Mouse’s subtle production fits Kiwanuka’s simple arrangements like a glove. It’s refreshing to hear an album where the instruments are allowed to breathe and aren’t crushed by compression. The record does get a little dull at times, there are a few minor sonic breaks, but overall, I missed a bit more wildness. The album closes with a ballad featuring a familiar chord ... read more

Written Monday, 7th October 2024 (Posted, 20th August, 2025)

Geordie Greep is a well-known figure in certain circles. His music with Black Midi has made him a household name. Shortly after the announcement of Black Midi's separation, it was revealed that a new album was on the way. After the release of his single and the sensational video for "Holy Holy," there was no doubt remaining.

I have listened to "Holy Holy" many times, and it just kept growing on me. ... read more

Very monotonous, nothing new. After hearing two tracks, you’ve heard the whole album.

At times, the album can feel messy and random, but that’s also the group’s strength. I can’t help but admire their artistic vision on this record. The production is fantastic and unique. This album should be seen more as an avant-garde jazz record than a pop album. In my view, they still need to tie things together more cohesively, but they’re certainly on the right track. Tracks like "Toute Suite" are a good example of their knack for pop melodies. I hope they ... read more

The most striking thing about this album is that it’s a debut. They stand out from other no wave bands of the time in many ways. Lyrically, I find it lacking. However, the album is fairly cohesive, and the highly distinct repetition in the instrumentation creates a hypnotic, almost preachy effect. While the album has its flaws here and there, it’s a very convincing debut. If it were much longer, I probably wouldn’t rate it as highly these tracks work well in shorter doses.

The lyrics are well-written, but the fusion of music and lyrics never reaches emotional highs. There’s a constant sense of Butler delivering the lyrics in a withdrawn manner, which is a shame since the lyrics have so much potential yet at times, they feel rushed and underdeveloped. Arcade Fire simply comes across as too anonymous on this album. Even though it might seem like a well-thought out concept album, it falls flat, especially because of tracks that just don’t move or affect ... read more

The album sounds like the culmination of 50 years of genre experiments united on one record with a single sound. If there’s one thing Big Thief avoids, it’s obvious pastiches. Whether it’s a drum machine, heavily distorted guitar, or crackling textures, it all sounds natural and distinctly like them. With its nearly 1.5-hour runtime, the album could easily become boring or monotonous, but it never does. There’s enough variation to keep the listener engaged from start to ... read more

Underrated, this album shows Beatles having fun while playing. Unfortunately they didn't sound so alive afterwards as this one. It's not their best album, but this album sounds like they truly enjoy playing: More than any other record they made.

A record that rely a lot on rhythms and disco has to be groovy, but this isn't.

The atmosphere on the album is simply too thin to carry it. Additionally, the compositions are very monotonous it’s the same chords throughout entire songs, and there just isn’t much to grab onto in terms of atmosphere on this record. While I know atmospheric songs are The Cure’s trademark, I don’t think the song structures here are strong enough. However, my biggest issue is the production; the songs never reach their full potential due to poor production choices. ... read more

A very influential dance record in terms of how electronic dance music has evolved since its release.

Unproportionally underrated.

Almost a perfect record. I really don’t understand why this isn’t rated higher. It’s just a badass rock album no weak songs, high energy, great guitar work, and strong vocals. What’s not to like? Highly recommend giving it a listen if you haven’t already!