RakkSmells

Sam Is Not A Critic
(RakkSmells)

this is like that one broadcast song

Favorite Albums

Best of 2024

Yung Lean - Psykos
Yung Lean & Bladee
Psykos
80
Mar 13
MIKE & Tony Seltzer - Pinball
MIKE & Tony Seltzer
Pinball
80
Mar 6

Recent Ratings

Four Tet - Three
Four Tet
Three
70
22h ago

Recent Reviews

Drake - For All The Dogs
45
I still don't really get why I choose to do this. I go into every new Drake album with the highest of expectations, without a care in the world, thinking, "This has gotta be the one where every track - okay, most of the tracks - at the very least a higher percentage of tracks than the last album - will be a banger. I know for a fact Drake has and very well can make some great music - this is gonna be the one that wins me over, for sure."

As corny as I sound, I really do believe in ... read more

George Clanton - Ooh Rap I Ya
90
Maybe not the absolute magnum opus the first two singles made me think it would be, but George is still incapable of creating an album that doesn't completely submerge me in its nostalgia-drenched, psychedelic bliss. Whether it be the dense, sludgy, atmospheric walls of sound that take up the slower tracks - which for the record I'd argue they could've been even longer - or those infectious 90's MTV ready poppier tracks, I couldn't find a track I was even slightly disappointed by. Time will ... read more
The Sundays - Reading, Writing and Arithmetic
100
Pretty sure this album alone put Harriet Wheeler in my "favourite vocalists to ever touch a mic" list.

Yeah man I don't know, this album is just an absolute delight to hear front to back, and I'll be blown away if I can find an album more warm, soothing and utterly infectious as this one this year. I'm simply too obsessed with this to not give it a 10.

Alvvays - Blue Rev
100
This new Alvvays album is everything I could have asked for from the band. Every track is pure fucking indie pop bliss. I can kinda see why people would prefer Antisocialities for being more immediately catchy, and maybe it's just because I've played this so much since it released but this is no less hookier or catchy than that album in my opinion - it's one that I found rewards with each listen I give it. It feels like with each spin I'm discovering a new favourite melody in an album decorated ... read more
Bladee - Spiderr
75
Well, it's official: Bladee is 100% gonna be my top artist on my Spotify Wrapped this year and there is nothing I can or will do to fix that

Shoutbox

1w
Hey Rakksmells
Congratulations on your inclusion in the new AOTY user reviews guide! One or more of your reviews are included, so I'll let you browse the list. This is an evolving list, so it will be possible to participate again. Don't forget to put a "like" and, if possible, promote this list for the benefit of all long review writers! https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/doublez/list/186157/long-review-aoty-guide/
4w
samuel
1mo
Hey Sam! I'm currently creating what's known as a network graph or "Atlas" of AOTY, and someone mentioned YOU! :D To ensure the highest accuracy possible, as well as allow as many members to take part I'm asking all users mentioned if they'd like to take part as well! The following link will take you to a form if you do decide to take part: https://forms.gle/FjrJiKqLF1pkA4MJ6 Hope you had/have an awesome day, and thank you in advance if you do decide to contribute to the Atlas!
1mo
Shrek
2mo
Hello Sam. It would be cool if you would rate my friend's song.



https://www.albumoftheyear.org/album/703248-sailor-plane-ice-road.php
2mo
its been 5 years, has sam became a critic?
3mo
Hello there, Sam! Wanna partake in my new community list?
The topic this time will be a bit seasonal: coziest albums/songs! Imagine the perfect music for snuggling in the fluffiest blankie, sipping on some hot choccy milk while admiring the chill snowfall from the window outside.
Thanks in advance!
3mo
hello sam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
upon hitting 200 followers, i must have some sort of milestone celebration. soooooooo, i have a list idea!
here is da prompt: what 3 albums were you most hyped for upon release? (this is EVER not just 2023)
hit me up as soon as you can!!!!!!!!!!

About

he/they • 19 • qld

music isn't really my thing. I'm more of an agriculture guy

(favourite album section = albums i'm currently obsessed with)

singles acc: https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/rakksingles/
rym: https://rateyourmusic.com/~SamIsNotACritic

I also make music under "cole sether"

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Rating Distribution

90-99
 
187

80-89
 
488

70-79
 
454

60-69
 
257

50-59
 
120

40-49
 
69

30-39
 
42

20-29
 
25

10-19
 
19

0-9
 
11

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