Conway the Machine - Reject 2
79

Solid. Thought this was a decent mixtape overall, just a couple I could do without and the rest are pretty good. Brims with confidence and hunger, interested to hear more of Conway.

Fav: Blakk Tape
Least Fav: 30 Shells

Westside Gunn - Hitler Wears Hermes 6
81

This was a solid album. Couple songs I wasn't a fan of, but overall really solid. Some great beats on here, but also some not so great ones highlighting the inconsistency at times. The highs bump this album up in my estimation tho, I'm a fan of this.

Fav: GiGis
Least Fav: Ready Made

Flying Lotus - Cosmogramma
85

Liked this. A lot of variety on this, more than the previous album, and I think it makes this a more interesting listen. Not that the previous one wasn't interesting. I'm not blown away by this, but I do like it.

Fav: Zodiac Shit
Least Fav: Clock Catcher

Exuma - Exuma
86

Quite an immersive album, the way it's recorded makes it sound like you're there. Idk if I could say that about many albums. In terms of the music it's like being at some kind of ritual at times, and at other times it gets more mellow. It was an experience for sure, and I enjoyed it.

Fav: Mama Loi, Papa Loi
Least Fav: Junkanoo

Comus - First Utterance
87

When I saw "Neo-Medieval Folk" I wasn't sure what to expect, but after listening I'd say that checks out. Weird folk album, beautiful at times, and has a tendency to just randomly switch in composition mid song. Just all round strange, but really captivating. As I said it is beautiful at times, particularly on The Herald, and the sense of revelment in it's weirdness is admirable. I'm a fan.

Fav: The Herald
Least Fav: Bitten

Bowery Electric - Beat
83

Solid, I liked this album. Tbh I was expecting more out of this, but it ended up being a pretty good ambient album. It was very spacey and chilled to listen to, especially the last song. Enjoyed this.

Fav: Postscript
Least Fav: Looped

Candy Claws - Ceres & Calypso in the Deep Time
89

So good. Reminds me a bit of Sweet Trip without the glitch-pop sounds and more of a straight dream-pop sound. Ethereal is the best word to describe this, you just close your eyes and listen and it takes you places. Not a bad song on here. Upon first listen, I struggle to put it above the likes of Souvlaki, but with time I might change my mind. Amazing album.

Fav: Where I Found You
Least Fav: Night Ela(?)

The Smiths - Strangeways, Here We Come
82

Good. Thought the start and finish of this album were ok, much preferred the middle. This is definitely The Smiths' worst album, but it's not bad at all. I would say it's more inconsistent than their other work, but there's some highlights.

Fav: Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before
Least Fav: Death at One's Elbow

Wire - Pink Flag
85

Very good. This sound is sort of more what I was anticipating from London Calling by The Clash. Loved the guitar playing and the drumming, crazy this came out in '77, I would love this if it came out now. Great album.

Fav: Ex Lion Tamer
Least Fav: Brazil

79

Liked this. Decent album, not really exceptional but some good highlights on here. Felt a bit less interesting than some of his other albums, but his signature style is still present. Solid.

Fav: Anna Stesia
Least Fav: Dance On

Bill Evans - Everybody Digs Bill Evans
87

Such a calming album, my first Bill Evans album. I've heard some of him via Miles Davis, but jumping into one of his own works for the first time. Really pleasant album, no skips on here. Every track is at least good, and the album as a whole is enchanting at times. Really good.

Fav: Peace Piece
Least Fav: Epilogue

Charles Mingus - Blues & Roots
83

Liked it. Moanin' is the stand out obviously, the rest of the songs are a mix of decent and good for me. Far from his best work, but it's still solid.

Fav: Moanin'
Least Fav: Cryin' Blues

Action Bronson - PLANET FROG
83

Really enjoyed this. Loved the vibe of this, it puts you in a good mood whilst still briefly exploring some deeper topics towards the end. The production is really good and right up my street, and I liked his style of rapping on this from the wordplay to his cadence and voice. Good album.

Fav: SIMONE
Least Fav: VHS

78

Solid EP. Questionable cover, but I guess it's just in theme with the series. In terms of the music, pretty consistent with great beats and good rapping. Liked it.

Fav: Finn Balor
Least Fav: Hebru

Boldy James & Sterling Toles - Manger on McNichols
86

Fantastic production on this. More personal and deeper than some of his other albums, he explores it in a really interesting on this album. It's much more interesting on an emotional level, going into more personal depths. Really interesting and good album.

Fav: Mommy Dearest
Least Fav: The Safe

Erykah Badu - Baduizm
90

Amazing. Just so good start to finish, really smooth instrumentals and great vocals. I would say the first half is stronger than the second, but I loved both. Fantastic album.

Fav: Appletree
Least Fav: Afro - Freestyle Skit

D'Angelo - Black Messiah
87

A really great album to finish with. Not as strong as Brown Sugar or Voodoo, but that's a big ask and he followed those up with a fantastic record in its own right. Starts off a bit differently with more emphasis on drums in the first few tracks, but transitions into more of the sound you come to expect. Really good.

Fav: Really Love
Least Fav: Back to the Future (Part II)

Tears for Fears - Songs from the Big Chair
87

Really amazing, I love the flow of this album and how grand and well produced it is. Everything sounds so good, and the production is so rich. The songs overall are all great too, I think this is a step up from The Hurting, which I really enjoyed too, and is one of the best synthpop albums I've heard for sure.

Fav: Everybody Wants To Rule The World
Least Fav: Broken

Primal Scream - Screamadelica
81

Pretty good. Quite a strange album, loads of different sounds, even gospel at times which I wasn't expecting tbh. I did like this though, recognised some songs off here. Psychadelic and quite varied, good album.

Fav: Movin' on Up
Least Fav: Inner Flight

Animal Collective - Spirit They're Gone, Spirit They've Vanished
86

Really good. Started listening to the original mix and it was mixed so low it was jarring, switched to the 2023 remaster and was so much better. Weird as usual, but crafted really well. Probably their most lo-fi and chilled album apart from maybe Feels, it contains that surreal and strange feeling too. Enjoyed this.

Fav: Alvin Row
Least Fav: Everyone Whistling

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