A-Z Albums 2026: One of Us Is the Killer
Really enjoying finding these random metal albums that I actually like. A few years ago I wouldn't have sought out this kind of music and it goes to show how much just being open to things changes your tastes.
Highs:
- One of Us Is the Killer (*)
- Nothing's Funny
Lows: N/A
It does lose some steam in the second half but I still really enjoyed it. The highs are experimental, high energy and sounds great
Highs:
- The Moon Cave
- The Happy Dictator
- Orange County
- The Manifesto (*)
Lows: N/A
A-Z Albums 2026: Nonagon Infinity
I have no idea what I was expecting this to sound like, but this was not it. King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard is a band I only knew from their funny name and I only picked this because I wanted to put as many purple star albums on the list as possible this year so this fit the criteria for N. Turned out to be a very happy accident though because this rocks and while I'm sad Spotify are so shit that the band had to take their music off it, they're ... read more
A-Z Albums 2026: The Mocking Stars
Man I love a well executed concept album and LAUSSE delivers a great one with The Mocking Stars. Exploring depression through the yellow eyes of its fuzzy protagonist, he manages to weave a compelling narrative thanks to excellent lyricism and influences from multiple forms of world music.
Highs:
- Blue Bossa
- I.D.W.G.A.J
- The Mocking Stars (*)
- Space Caset Cat
- Keep On Walking
- Peonies for Breakfast
- Lotus Blossom
Lows: N/A