this review is dedicated exclusively to the deluxe tracks!
slayr comes through with his classic breathtaking transitions, taking his ability to create infectious melodies and hooks even further as well as coming through with more rap rock influences and vibrant, colorful synths. though what really sets this deluxe apart from the original are the edm influences that are made clear as day on the first track here. these are integrated perfectly, and only add to how lively this deluxe feels. ... read more
underscores has built herself up as a quintessential producer of the modern-pop landscape. and, impressively, this project lived up to every expectation i had set in my head and more. U is a tight-knit set of vibrant and colorful tracks consisting of immaculate, punchy sound design and vocals interlacing to create a forward thinking yet nostalgic album laced with hints of pop from an era long gone. to an extent i look at this album as a piece of homage, but simultaneously a future monument of ... read more
this is a great drum and bass project, there are a lot of moving pieces to it but the chaos always feels controlled, and lexycat clearly has a strong ear for melodies even if the more indietronica-esque cuts arent exactly doing it for me. though the real highlight for me here is dark star, the way this song builds and plays off of that guitar is brilliant and it's one of my favorite songs of the decade so far.
my favorite sissy spacek project, mindmelting screeching saxophones drenched in a wall of some of the most fleshed out harsh noise you'll hear. it's so easy to get lost in, and quite honestly i just wish this thing was longer
it's not the most unique or original album-far from it-and that counterintuitively is why i think i'm so drawn to this project. contemporary cutting-edge flows and lyricism backed by reminiscent, triumphant chipmunk soul production complete with powerful live instrumentation? it's no wonder this album took off so hard, because who wouldn't eat up that sound? and it certainly helps that this album does it well; Confrontation has one of my favorite rapping performances of the ... read more