While not a totally mindblowing EP, Swans shows a strong beginning of a band that would go on to do a lot of amazing music. While this EP is very different in sound from their other works, Swans has a strong selection of four tracks that will keep you mostly interested throughout. While not their best output, it is an important one in their discography. With dark lyrics and steady grooves, this EP is a good starting point for the band.

Favorite Track : Take Advantage

Least Favorite : Laugh

Jacques a Dit is Rakko Takko’s strongest project yet. Creator of Rakko Takko, Dean Rudes experiments with new techniques like live instruments and longer song lengths to give this a cleaner and more studio sounding atmosphere than the two records that came before. With a abstract lyrical and vocal style and disjointed rhythms, Jacques a Dit is a perfect blend of everything Dean Rudes has done thus far and continues to be an example of how innovative Dean’s musical endeavors are. ... read more