These demos/versions are damn near better than the original songs how is he capable of this

The English language is a marvelous thing. Its construction allows for it to be used to vividly describe an innumerable amount of things. The problem is, this album isn't one of them. There is something about the pure, heartbreaking magic of "Carrie & Lowell" that goes beyond anything about music, or lyricism, or vocals, or any of that - it's a matter purely of the soul, which there just aren't words for. The closest I can come to accurately representing this is the ... read more

Some absolutely fantastic songwriting throughout this record, genuine emotion and enthralling storytelling. Production is very simple but extremely effective, letting Tyler Childers take center stage. The closer is a particular standout to me

Okay but when are the Hot Problems girls going to make an album though

Now I'm starting to understand why people hate new Coldplay, because this is WAY different and SO, so good. Genuinely some of the best music in this genre that I've heard I think, with some beautiful instrumentals and some wonderful vocals from Chris Martin

Should definitely have been quite a few tracks shorter but still super engaging mix of smooth tracks and darker banger-style ones, some fun bars sprinkled throughout, and plenty of heavily-autotuned charisma from Tecca. Dark Thoughts is still by FAR the best song on the album though

I'm glad some of the YouTubers I watched when I was a kid are still doing things that make me proud of them and not deathly ashamed I ever liked them. The opener + closer combo on this album are absolutely lethal, gorgeous stuff

HELLO??????????????

I don't love the production choices with the vocals, but this album definitely has its charm and some fun musical ideas. Finn definitely has potential, and I think if he keeps working and improving, he can make some great music. This debut is a pretty good first step

Atmospheric, but unreal levels of self-indulgent in places, confused, and unclear as to its purpose or intention

I really enjoy the highlights of this album but there's some parts, especially of the first half, that are a pretty tough listen, and not in a good way sadly

Saddam Hussein hiding spot reference on the cover

Seriously though, this album is unbelievable. The storytelling and conceptual work is top-notch, the deliveries and flows from both McKinley Dixon and the features are unbelievable, and the BEATS. Oh my God, the beats. Some of the very, very best production I've ever heard on a rap album, no, actually, on any album regardless of genre. This is a phenomenal body of work

I forgot how amazing this album was. Upon revisit, yeah, I love the way this is made. The lyricism upgraded significantly from Kid Krow, as well as the storytelling; the production has more diversity to it than on that album too. And I love Conan's sincere vocal style. Great stuff

Had to relisten because the first was a long time ago at this point, and I was pleasantly surprised. Very gentle songwriting in a lot of tracks, and some genuinely fantastic highlights in tracks like "The Cut That Always Bleeds", "Heather" or "The Story". Great debut

Not as interesting as his 60s and 70s classics but this is still a thoroughly impressive record, especially for the stage of his career at which he released it. Lyricism still as brilliant as always, and some surprisingly catchy moments.

Hoe Era clears everything on this EP for me I can't lie
Some incredible beats, but I feel like Joey just keeps reiterating the same things over and over on basically all three tracks. We get it man, you're back, you're great at rapping, you're from New York, and you don't like the West Coast. Please.

This album made me feel like I was in the saddest Wes Anderson movie. Which feels even more fitting now that Michael Cera has been in a Wes Anderson movie. Anyway, this feels really raw and gentle, and the DIY feel is incredibly charming. Protect Michael Cera at all costs

Some really, really compelling emotional moments on here. Was not expecting a Jon Bellion comeback whatsoever but I am quite happy it happened, because this is a solid, authentic, sincere body of work.

Wasn't sure what to expect from this, and it turned out to be fairly decent. Nothing spectacular, and certain songs do kind of blend together, but it definitely has its emotional highlights throughout the tracklist, particularly the two songs with features

The cover is kind of hilarious honestly, even more than the title. The music inside is...it's there. It exists. It isn't bad. It isn't great either. It's acceptable.