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Oni 2 is a seriously polished follow-up that sticks to the core Darko sound while pushing it into more experimental territory. The band leans harder into weird textures, glitchy elements, and chaotic structures, but it rarely feels messy, instead, it comes off as controlled and intentional. It still delivers the crushing riffs and aggression you’d expect, but there’s a noticeable refinement in how the ideas are put together.

What really stands out is how much more confident and ... read more

Thanks to HomeSession3 for the recommendation!

Alien is a pretty okay album with some awesome ideas and experimentation in the instrumentals, especially the great drumming and complex rhythms at times. The vocals mix highs and lows nicely, with weird EDM endings and seamless transitions adding flair. The mixing is actually good, but it just doesn't sound satisfying for these tracks, far in the distance at times, letting down breakdowns that lack punch, though it might be intentional. It ... read more

silence outlives the earth is a pretty good album that delivers a good mix of heavier moments and melodic elements, with some tracks kicking hard while others feel a bit standard and forgettable. The instrumentals shine with chuggy riffs, strong drumming, and nice guitar work that add emotional depth, and the vocals balance singing and screaming effectively, though the overall experience isn't always memorable. The mixing is immaculately done, making everything distinguishable and ... read more

Coming back to rap after a while, Graduation was a solid welcome. Beats are great throughout, lyrics hit when they count, and tracks like "Good Life," "Flashing Lights," and "Can't Tell Me Nothing" still hold up strong. Main issue is length, some tracks drag and repeat too much. Still a really good album worth listening and revisiting.

Favourite Track(s): Can't Tell Me Nothing, Drunk and Hot Girls, Homecoming