Urticate

This album was pretty cool! Never heard any of Sturgill Simpson's music before but if there's more like this it might be worth investigating. The album started a little rough, I think the first 2 tracks are just okay, but once it gets going its really good. "Don't Let Go" is a great song but my favorites are "Viridescent" and "Situation" both are absolute jams. Instrumentals are great throughout, and Sturgill has such a great singing voice. lyrics ... read more

What a fantastic album to cover where Gorillaz has been throughout their career. A lot of these tracks feel like they could have been ripped right out of the Plastic Beach era, which just so happens to be my favorite! This album is loaded with features, but unlike an album like Humanz, they don't drown Damon's vocals out and its still very clear that he is still the focus is on him. Many of the features being posthumous also ties into the theme of death that persists throughout the ... read more

When it comes to live albums, there are two criteria that need to be met in order to make it a good one. #1 The songs performed need to be better or at least more interesting than their album versions. #2 The energy of the live show needs to be captured in the sound, whether that be sounds from the crowd or chemistry between the band members on stage. "Stop Making Sense" is one of the best examples of both of these to the point where its just ridiculous. Before I continue, I want to ... read more

Only Counting New Tracks. The first two tracks are pretty cool especially "Learning to Swim". The true highlight is the 3 track EP attached to the end. Some truly fantastic instrumental tracks here which serve to bring you further into the world of vanisher.