Ed Sheerans new album is basically a diet version of a DJ Khaled album
I had no motive for listening to this. As I usually do, I went on Spotify and looked through the new releases page. I decided to listen to this album because I have nothing better to do with my life. I wouldn't necessarily call it a mistake, because at the very least this album made me want to go listen to Stormzy. Aside from a couple of nice guest features, this album is completely lifeless, an empty void that sucks in ... read more
For the longest time, I only knew about this album. I was familiar with it, and I was aware that it was regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time. However, I never really listened to it until a few days ago. I was listening to my Discover playlist on Spotify, when "21st Century Schizoid Man" came on. I didn't know who it was by or when it came out, but I knew that it was amazing. It was heavy, it was intense, and it was one hell of a ride. At the time I was playing ... read more
If you were to tell me a year ago that in a year, a country hip-hop song would hit #1 on Billboard, remain there for months, and become one of, if not, the biggest song of 2019, there's actually a good chance that I would believe you. It's still kinda crazy though. This random kid, Lil Nas X, blew up after his song "Old Town Road" became a mega smash hit. It really goes to show what kind of world we live in. I could never imagine a song like this blowing up three years ago. ... read more
I mean, at least this project is better than AJR
The Human Condition is a very flawed album, but it still has some good moments in it. For the most part, I really like the production throughout the album. It's fun, glitzy, and cute. However, I personally don't care for Jon Bellion's lyrical contributions. They tend to really bring down the quality of a song. A good example of this is "Woke the Fuck Up." I really like the instrumental production on that song, but Jon Bellion's ... read more
Government Plates is the most polarizing project by Death Grips. Many people say it's their least favorite Death Grips project, while others say it's one of the best. As a Death Grips fan myself, I have to choose the former side. Government Plates has some really good moments, but it's just not that great of a project overall.
This album gets a lot of flack for not featuring MC Ride as much as other Death Grips projects. While I do agree to an extent, Death Grips have proven even on this ... read more
Prior to listening to this album, I've only heard "Chop Suey!" and "Toxicity." I really liked those two songs, and listened to them actively. "Chop Suey!" is actually one of my most played songs on Spotify. I never really thought about listening to the whole album until my friend recommended it to me. Boy was I glad I listened to him.
Toxicity by System of a Down is an absolute powerhouse of an album. Recently I've been getting into heavier music, and I think ... read more
Demon Days is hands down the most influential album by Gorillaz. Everyone has seen the Demon Days album cover at some point in their lifetime, it's that iconic. Even more iconic is the single Feel Good Inc, which has gone down as one of the best rock songs of the 2000's. Even though Feel Good Inc and the album art are extremely iconic, what does the album as a whole represent?
If the self titled release by Gorillaz projects an abandoned junkyard sound, then Demon Days projects a more ... read more
The cover of this album is a penis, that should tell you all there is to know.
Ok but seriously, No Love Deep Web has always been one of my favorite Death Grips albums. It's definitely one of, if not their most menacing record to date. It's not loud and abrasive like Jenny Death or Bottomless pit. No Love Deep Web is actually one of the most minimally produced Death Grips albums, and the overall tone of the album makes it one of the darkest in the Death Grips discography. The album is ... read more
At the time of writing this, Plastic Beach is my favorite Gorillaz album
For the longest time, I considered their self titled debut to be my favorite album. However recently I picked up a new edition of Plastic Beach on vinyl for $18, which is such a steal. I listened to it when I got home, and I was instantly mesmerized by the colorful electronic production. The album starts off with a beautiful orchestral intro, followed by Snoop Dogg welcoming you to the world of the Plastic Beach. ... read more
Yep, this is definitely a sequel to Luv Is Rage.
Before I listened to this 19 track, 56 minute Lil Uzi Vert album, I actively listened to two singles from the album, those being "The Way Life Goes" and "XO TOUR Llif3." I actually really enjoy these two songs, and the former song was actually one of my favorite songs for a month when I wasn't feeling well mentally. Since I really enjoyed those two tracks, I thought that I might actually really like a Lil Uzi Vert project ... read more
The Perfect Luv Tape is very reminiscent of Lil Uzi Vert's first mixtape, which isn't really a good thing. Sure, it's better, but not by a lot really. It's weird, Lil Uzi Vert vs. The World set a bar that the next mixtape couldn't reach, even though The Perfect Luv Tape was released on the same year.
The Perfect Luv Tape brings back a more monotone and drab sound that I don't care for by Lil Uzi Vert. It's not as drab and dull as the delivery found on Luv Is Rage, but it's not as ... read more
So I was challenged by a couple of people to listen to the Lil Uzi Vert discography. I thought it wouldn't be too hard. Everything that I've heard from Lil Uzi Vert up until this point, I've liked. That being said, I've never actually sat down and listened to a full Lil Uzi Vert album all the way through.
It's not that fun of a listen, lemme tell ya.
Luv Is Rage is Lil Uzi Vert's most boring project to date. It's nowhere near as captivating as his other mixtapes. Throughout the tape, ... read more
In 2001, Gorillaz released their debut, self titled album, and what a hell of a debut it was. Just on their first album, they already had set-in-stone classics like "Clint Eastwood," "19-2000," and "Rock The House." For the longest time, this was actually my favorite Gorillaz album. I absolutely adore the junkyard feel that this album presents to the listener. This album is the perfect soundtrack for the "17 year old guitar playing stoner who lives in his ... read more
Humanz was my first Gorillaz album. I can recall listening to it back in 2017 on Spotify while playing Hypixel on Minecraft. Even though the album isn't that great, it sure does give me a lot of nostalgia.
That being said, even on my first listen the album seemed a bit underwhelming. It not The Now Now levels of underwhelming, because at least Gorillaz "try" in this album. But that's the problem, they try too hard. There are so many different genres on this album, so instead of ... read more
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind was so draining that I can't even write a full review on it.
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Ok fine, I'll write a review on this album.
Logic has released not one, but two projects this year. Earlier this year, he dropped the soundtrack to his novel "Supermarket." Instead of the rap sound that we're used to from Logic, we got an indie rock album instead. It didn't work, at all. Supermarket was a horrible attempt at making a heartfelt indie rock/pop album. The ... read more
ZUU by Denzel Curry is an album filled to the brim with Miami trap bangers repping his home town Carol City, and while I do love my fair share of hard hitting tracks from Denzel, this album in general didn't click with me like Imperial and TA13OO did. I remember when the lead single "RICKY" came out, and I had that song on repeat, to the point where I've had the lyrics memorized for a while now. I had really high hopes for the album. Then "SPEEDBOAT" came out, and I was ... read more
This album is criminally underrated.
Sensational is Yung Gravy's debut album, and it's pretty much what you'd expect if you've heard Yung Gravy before. It's filled to the brim with well produced bangers. Speaking of production, it's really unique, and helps Sensational stand out from any other project released this year. A lot of the album is produced by Jason Rich, Yung Gravy's go-to producer. He loves to sample oldie tunes from the 1950-60's, add a trap beat to it, and for some reason, ... read more
Revolver is my favorite Beatles album by far. The first time I listened to this album, it blew me away. The high points on this album are legitimately perfect, and the low points on this album don't go below a 95/100. This album is a far cry from their first albums. For an album from the mid 60's, the production on here is unbelievably intricate and phenomenal. It's insane how much this album holds up. Revolver also contains some Beatles classics like Taxman, Eleanor Rigby and Yellow ... read more
There is a lot to this album, and I mean A LOT. This album is filled to the brim with versatility, and for the most part, the Beatles nail this versatility. Tracks like Dear Prudence, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Rocky Racoon, Long, Long Long, and Cry Baby Cry are beautiful, sweet and intricate ballads, while Glass Onion, Happiness Is A Warm Gun, Birthday, EGSTHEFMAMM, Helter Skelter, and Savoy Truffle show off a heavier rock side to the Beatles that was never shown previously. All of the ... read more
As a child, I grew up loving the Beatles. It's safe to say I still do. I decided to listen to a few of their albums while on a bus ride to Florida to refresh my memory of the albums and evaluate my true opinions. This, of course, was one of the albums I listened to. Abbey Road is one of the best albums of all time, and it's a perfect closer to an amazing career. It shows the maturity of the sound that the Beatles ended on, a far cry from albums like Please Please Me.
Best tracks: Come ... read more