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First Day Back - Forward
First Day Back
Forward
2025 • LP
80
Jun 3
Ray Bull - Please Stop Laughing
Ray Bull
Please Stop Laughing
2026 • LP
84
May 31
MJ Lenderman - Manning Fireworks
MJ Lenderman
Manning Fireworks
2024 • LP
86
May 22
Pinegrove - Pinegrove on Audiotree Live
Pinegrove
Pinegrove on Audiotree Live
2016 • Miscellaneous
95
May 6
Palace - So Long Forever
Palace
So Long Forever
2016 • LP
83
May 6
Hum - You'd Prefer an Astronaut
Hum
You'd Prefer an Astronaut
1995 • LP
92
Mar 31
Racoma - This Front Room
Racoma
This Front Room
2020 • LP
90
Mar 29
Djo - The Crux
Djo
The Crux
2025 • LP
87
Mar 29
Djo - DECIDE
Djo
DECIDE
2022 • LP
78
Mar 29

Recent Reviews

First Day Back - Forward
80

Holy shi what a banger debut. Love the rawness in her vocals. The way the production sounds like it was a bunch of homies making stuff up in their basement. Whether that was the intention or not, it really made the record feel authentic. I find that a lot of Midwest Emo falls into the trap of sounding a tad one track minded throughout a record but if the vocals are enjoyable enough, its not really an issue for me. Its sad, whiney music for the sack of being sad and whiney. You either dig it or ... read more

Ray Bull - Please Stop Laughing
84

I think this is their best work yet. I got put on to this band by one of my metalcore friends funny enough. Its just an awesome indie rock album. You can hear the progression in their sound. From the weird ballads and use of wonky vocals way back to their first project Baby Mode to this more modern sound you come to expect from Indie acts. While I think they lost some of their quirkiness, Its still very enjoyable music for what it is. The Mk.gee/Dijon influences on songs like Baby Jean and ... read more

Benches - Wishful Thinking (At Its Best)
79

Diet Dr. The Strokes. Really solid tho. I wouldn't be surprised if I enjoy this more than listening to Julian fuck a toaster for Reality Awaits. A lot of the songs are pretty one note but its a dame catchy note. If you like that early stroking sound then this is will bring you to completion. Favorites: Angry Lizard Noise, Queen of Hearts. Least: No,Thanks,Please.

MJ Lenderman - Manning Fireworks
86

Mane wtf is a Himbo Dome? Alt- country is an ever growing genre I have been investing in. Nothin like a lil twang and fiddle to keep a body in motion. This album knocks it outta the park for me personally. All the songs have such interesting themes and lyrics. "We sat under a half-mast McDonalds flag" is one of my personal favorites. Def worth the listen if you like stuff like Pinegrove or some recent stuff from the band Wednesday. Favorite: Wristwatch, Rip Torn, YDNTSII. Least: ... read more

Pinegrove - Pinegrove on Audiotree Live
95

One of the greatest vocal performances I have ever heard. This version of Cadmium I genuinely think makes it one of the greatest songs of all time. DO NOT PUT ON WHILE DOING SHI ROUND THA CRIB. YOU WILL STAND THERE LIKE a dummy. All are honestly probably my favorite versions of said songs so I wont even bother with my Fav/Least. Just give it a listen


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