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ThrowBackG

Central California

Favorite Albums

Best of 2023

Recent Ratings

PJ Harvey - Dry
PJ Harvey
Dry
80
Feb 22

Recent Reviews

Pearl Jam - Ten
70
Riffs, shapes, and vocals so fun that you'll almost forget about the Oedipus subplot.
Les Rallizes Dรฉnudรฉs - '77 Live
100
It’s a great time to be a Rallizes fan!

No other band (inadvertently) captured the mood of the COVID-19 lockdown for me, and no other band needed an estate to actualize their legacy more than Les Rallizes Dénudés. The Last One Musique’s succession of the late Takashi Mizutani has put the band in the public eye (I mean, having an article in The New York Times is nothing to scoff at) while still being incredibly faithful to the existing material. The OZ Tapes was a ... read more

ๅนณๆฒข้€ฒ [Susumu Hirasawa] - Legendary Wind Sword BERSERK Original Soundtrack
90
The way "Waiting So Long" morphs from a charming, aesthetically accurate outro into one of the most despairing pieces of music by the end of the show should genuinely be studied, and it's not even made by the main composer. This soundtrack singlehandedly ignites a great show into an amazing one. Yet, it's never fully subservient to its source material. In fact, Berserk as a whole is enriched by Susumu Hirasawa's skill for ambiance and musical thematics, as his music's identity is now ... read more
Harry Styles - As It Was
NR
I'd go as far to say this is his most realized song to date. This is by no means a detailed self-reflection, but there is a nice contrast in elements. With a title such as "As It Was" it's not surprising to suggest this is a song about disillusionment and longing for better, possibly over romanticized days. What does surprise me is Style's improvements as a songwriter. "As It Was" is simple, but concise. The tonality and tempo of the single is a pleasant dichotomy to the ... read more
Artur Nunes - Angola Anos d'Ouro: Reviver Artur Nunes
90
Roughly one dozen songs constitute Artur Nunes' oeuvre. Created due to necessity, but ultimately out of love, each of Nunes' songs have an inexplicable ability to hearken to the soul. Despite the Cuban and blues influences, the greatest mysteries to his music are kept secret; some of the ideas may forever be lost in translation to the English language. Yet, I feel music has always served well in the transcription of abstract emotion. Through the timbres I can feel, somewhere metaphysical ... read more

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11mo
Hi, thanks for sharing with me! I really loved the dry humor and the references to John Cage and Charles Bukowski to convey the plight of the 20-something-self-abnegating-poet (and of course, the showstopper, Cynthia). Have you ever considered (self) publishing a poetry chapbook? I would love to read more of your work- also, perhaps essays?๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ“šโœ๏ธ
11mo
I would love to read some of your poetry- if you don’t mind sharing :)
2y
I'm bored and so decided to make another community list; this time,

What is a record you believe has defined its genre albeit through exemplifying its sound, shaping said genre, or has established said genre in popularity and/or existence, and why?
2y
Hey, I hope you're doing well.

I'm making a list where, judging by AOTY user's individual top ten albums, I'm compiling a ranked community top 100. I'd love it if you could contribute by just replying with your top ten ranked from 1-10; I'm totally fine with being redirected to a ranked favourites list of sorts, if that's what you'd prefer.

Thanks so much for taking the time to read this and replying, if you do
2y
Hey noticed you had Skatinginplace by Desmond hatch in your library, idk if you saw they have a new record out
https://desmondhatch.bandcamp.com/album/hatch-2
https://www.albumoftheyear.org/album/365355-desmond-hatch-hatch.php
2y
Happiest birthday Gavv <3 you use none of your social media platforms, so this was the only way I could reach out to you. Hope everything's great on your side! :)
2y
What's your favorite Swans record and song? (List)
2y
omg ur back, missed u gav

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