While admittedly having lackluster vocals and lyrics, VULTURES 1 simultaneously blends Ye's classic sound with modern production from the likes of JPEGMAFIA and Timbaland.
Praise: Unique sampling, overall a fun record, Ye and Ty's vocals mesh well, North's feature, Every carti verse
Complaints: Gets boring from time to time, some tracks are seriously disappointing, would be better without as many tracks
68/100
BEST TRACK!: KING
Favorites: STARS, KEYS TO MY LIFE, PAID, TALKING, BACK TO ME, ... read more
Big Fish Theory is party music at its finest. Thumping club bangers with Vince's unique style oozing throughout.
Praise: Danceable and catchy, great production, dat SOPHIE feature
Complaints: Album feels a little short
BEST TRACK!: 745
Favorites: Crabs In a Bucket, Big Fish, Love Can Be..., 745, Yeah Right, Homage, SAMO, Party People, BagBak, Rain Come Down
Neutral on: Alyssa Interlude, Ramona Park Is Yankee Stadium
Least favorites: (N/A)
Andre 3000 stepping out of hip-hop and trying out this tribal ambient style was not something I expected, but I would be lying if I said it didn't work.
85/100
Praise: Ethereal, chill vibes, vintage feeling, great flute playing
Complaints: Little progression on such long songs, front loaded
BEST TRACK: The Slang Word P(*)ssy Rolls Off The Tongue With Far Better Ease Than The Proper Word Vagina . Do You Agree?
Favorite tracks: (ALL)
Neutral on: (N/A)
Least favorite tracks: (N/A)
Björk's 'Medúlla' is an almost exclusively vocal album that oscillates between otherworldly and the underwhelming. Despite this hit-or-miss quality, the album still serves as a testament to the extraordinary potential of the human voice, where vocals take center stage.
Praise: Atmospheric, fantastic vocals, more frequent use of Icelandic than her other records
Complaints: Vocal focus doesn't always work to it's fullest potential, a few misses
BEST TRACK!: Who Is It (Carry My Joy ... read more
Arca's third entry in the KiCK series, KicK iii, is an invigoratingly original and risk-taking record. Although not as good as KiCK i, it is still a valiant and technically impressive effort.
Praise: Arca's signature sound matched with untapped creativity, catchy yet unique, rhythm focused
Complaints: Not as good as KiCK i
BEST TRACK: Señorita
Favorites: Bruja, Incendio, Morbo, Fiera, Skullqueen, Electra Rex, Ripples, Rubberneck, Intimate Flesh, Joya
Neutral on: My 2
Least ... read more
'PRODUCT' is effortless in its allure, with a genre defying sound that blew me away.
Praise: Fantastic production, catchy, unconventional
Complaints: Last 2 tracks are meh
BEST TRACK!: BIPP
Favorites: BIPP, ELLE, LEMONADE, HARD, MSMSMSM, VYZEE
Neutral on: JUST LIKE WE NEVER SAID GOODBYE
Least favorites: L.O.V.E.