King Krule - Space Heavy
80

King Krule's fourth album «Space Heavy» is a mesmerizing and profound record that showcases the artist's unique sound and style. The album is a fluid journey that segues seamlessly from lithe, jazzy chord work to paranoid, post-punk twitchiness. The music is notably grimmer than the lyrics, but even its lyrical themes return again and again to the idea of «the space between». The album's songs are carefully grounded with concrete details like the trains he's spent the ... read more

Godflesh - Purge
70

Godflesh's «Purge» is a powerful display of their signature sound, blending industrial metal with hip hop beats and sparse-yet-catchy guitar riffs. The instrumentation on this album is heavy and intense, with pounding drums and distorted bass lines that create a sense of urgency and aggression. The guitar work is minimalistic but effective, with riffs that are both catchy and crushing.

One of the standout aspects of the instrumentation on Purge is the use of electronic elements, ... read more

me&me - Playdough Cooked in Tea
0

Unfunny and immoral bad taste played by a bastard who can't even learn more than two chords.

For those not in the know, this megabyte junk is a «parody» of Mount Eerie. A man who wrote an album about how his wife died, leaving behind a young daughter, and he had to learn to cope with caring for her and grief for his wife. One of his songs tells how he scattered her ashes in their favorite place and admitted that he began to forget small details about her.

Depeche Mode - Memento Mori
100

The band returned to their roots and presented the best music since Ultra. Thus, they attracted a large audience that had not been interested in them for many years.

The Velvet Underground - The Velvet Underground
100

«After Hours» is a masterpiece ahead of its time. Because no one will believe that this song is over 50 years old. Like it was written by another modern indie band. The secret is quite simple — minimalism. This approach creates a sense of intimacy and vulnerability that resonates with current listeners. Also, the lyrics touch on the topics of loneliness and isolation that are very relevant now.

Nine Inch Nails - The Downward Spiral
90

Musical representative of Emil Cioran in all its glory. The album has a conceptually coherent storyline exploring a spiral of depression and self-destruction with themes of nihilism, addiction and despair. The music and lyrics are quite colorful and unsettling, reflecting vocalist Trent Reznor's personal struggles with addiction and depression. Overall, «The Downward Spiral» is considered a landmark album in industrial rock history and one of Nine Inch Nails' most influential works.

Xiu Xiu - Ignore Grief
70

Ignore Grief, the new album from Xiu Xiu, is an intense and captivating listening experience. Combining elements of darkwave, post-punk, and noise, the album is a unique and powerful blend of styles that creates an atmosphere of tension and dread. The production is top-notch, allowing each instrument to shine and creating a dense wall of sound that is both intense and immersive. The lyrics are also powerful and thought-provoking, exploring themes of depression, despair, and hope. Punctuated by ... read more

shame - Food for Worms
75

«Food for Worms» is an emotionally charged post-punk record that takes us back to the sound of the late 70's and early 80's. The band takes inspiration from bands such as The Clash, Joy Division and Gang Of Four and combines them with a modern, harder sound. The result is a collection of songs that evoke the anguish and anxiety of the past, yet sound fresh and relevant.

All in all, it's a fantastic album that post-punk fans are sure to enjoy. They managed to capture the rawness and ... read more

Black Country, New Road - Ants From Up There
80

Black Country, New Road hit the ground running with their second album. The post-punk/alternative rock band is an interesting mix of classic 2000s indie rock and a more progressive approach to alternative music. The opening song sets the tone for the whole album and it's a great start. There is a beautiful drone in the background at a slow tempo that builds up until it reaches its peak in the chorus. It's mesmerizing and really sets the tone for the rest of the album. All in all, «Ants ... read more

Daughters - You Won't Get What You Want
100

With a quote from Friedrich Nietzsche that «God is dead», it is fitting to review the album «You Won't Get What You Want» by the noise rock band, Daughters. This critically-acclaimed album embodies Nietzsche's idea of the death of God, as the nihilistic and oppressive sounds of Daughters reflect the nihilism of a nonexistent spiritual fulfillment. Musically, this record packs an emotional punch as Daughters examines subjects such as heroin addiction and post-industrial ... read more

IDLES - Brutalism
80

Idles' third album «Brutalism» is an energetic, politically-conscious and in-your-face performance that is sure to get heads banging. The English punk rockers take their sound to a new level with crushing guitars and viciously sharp vocals, making for a robust and driven collection of songs. Lead singer Joe Talbot's emphatic delivery helps shape the tracks into an infectious sonic assault that isn't afraid to be both bracing and provocative. With lyrics tackling pressing issues such ... read more

Car Seat Headrest - Twin Fantasy (Face to Face)
90

Car Seat Headrest’s «Twin Fantasy» has to be one of the most unique albums to come out in recent memory. Will Toledo’s crafty songwriting and nostalgic narratives blend for an album that takes you back to your teenage awkwardness, boredom, and all around sadness. Every moment of this album captures a part of those moments you spent alone in your bedroom. This album teeters between bedroom jams, incredible stadium rockers, and some amazing ballads. The songs on this album ... read more

Bladee - Red Light
70

«Red Light» by Bladee is an impressive album that shatters expectations and impresses on many levels. As always, Bladee defies both traditional genre conventions and the expectations associated with them, drawing on a huge array of influences to create a sound that's completely his own. On this album, Bladee combines elements of trap, cloud rap, experiments and noise over immersive production that sounds like something from a fever dream.

The production throughout the album is ... read more

Tame Impala - The Slow Rush
80

A great example of contemporary psycho-rock exploration with some really beautiful moments amidst its vast soundscapes and catchy hooks. This album excels in both concept and quality, making it one of the most accomplished Tame Impala releases to date.

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs - Land of Sleeper
70

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs fifth studio album «Land of Sleeper» is a stunning piece of work. It masterfully combines elements of sludgy doom metal, psychedelia and experimental noise rock to create an intense and varied listening experience. The album features heavy riffs and psychedelic flourishes along with experimental soundscapes that elevate the music to something truly unique. The band is adept at shattering genre boundaries, creating something utterly unique and ... read more

Skrillex - Quest For Fire
80

Sonny has managed to create a compelling album that explores different genres in a very natural way. My personal favorite is «Xena», which fuses trap and reggae together with a fun house break at the end that is pure bliss. I highly recommend this album to all electronic music fans as it showcases Skrillex's diversity as a producer and his unique sound design skills.

Yo La Tengo - This Stupid World
75

This album gives listeners an immersive and soul-stirring listening experience. All the tracks on the album make listeners marvel at the deep and varied lyrical lyrics and penetrating melodies. Each of these tracks show why Yo La Tengo is one of the most mastodon names in indie rock music. «This Stupid World» offers us a charming music and atmosphere, as well as a lyrical mood that can complement and enhance any musical art. «This Stupid World» showcases Yo La Tengo's ... read more

Рожь [Rozh] - Bcë
65

Рожь is a project that opens a new page in Russian black music. On this album, Vladimir presents an interesting mixed style that combines post-metal, folk and atmospheric. His vocals are undeniably surprising every time — from soft and delicate tops to impossible violas. Vocals are complemented by electronic effects, as well as juicy guitar riffs, which give the compositions a mesmerizing sound. The album «Bcë» completely worthy represents Frith's musical world and ... read more

Aaron Dilloway - Modern Jester
75

It's something amazing and beyond the ordinary music. The pieces are inspired by jazz and sacred music, as well as his own electronic work. This album is a unique piece of experimental music filled with complex rhythms and meaningful surreal melodies. The album has an exciting soundtrack that could be a good choice for anyone who loves everything to do with electronics and avant-garde experimental creativity. «Modern Jester» is a big, bold piece of work from a musician who has ... read more

Paysage d'Hiver - Das Tor
90

Album by singer-songwriter Vincent Reinhardt, known as Paysage d'Hiver. Recorded on original analog stereo material, this is an immersive world of passionate, transforming highlight black metal. In every song, Vincent provides access to an amazing musical space, evoking the emotions of deep melancholy.

The album opens with the song «Offenbarung» which is a surprisingly dynamic and emotional work from the atmospheric black metal genre. The twenty-three-minute track consists of many ... read more

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