Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien's solo sophomore album is absolutely beautiful. The chord progression, the vocals, the strings, everything is wonderful. I really wish this were longer because it just left me wanting more. The album opens with "Incantations" and immediately sets the tone of the gentle guitars, strings, soft synths, and light percussion. The production is actually incredible. The song builds and swells into a swarm of vocals that feel almost ethereal and ... read more
I'll be completely honest, coming into this, I really didn't expect to love it just as much as I did. Now, I knew going in I was gonna like it, it's BCNR after all. But man, something about this just really worked with me. My Though was that with Isaac Wood (WHO'S FUCKING BACK ON TOUR BY THE WAY LETS GOOO) no longer a part of the band, this was gonna somehow feel emptier, or just Different. And like, yeah, it was different, but not in a negative way for me. While still ... read more
Gorillaz returns to form after a long streak of seemingly underwhelming albums. After a trip to India, as well as the passing of both Damon and Jamie's fathers, "The Mountain" is an album that's deeply personal and emotional, whilst moments of hope shine through. From the opening, you immediately get these traditional Indian instrumentals seen across the album. The mix of Poppy synths and beats, with those Indian instruments such as the bansuri, Sitar, Sarod, and plenty of ... read more
Genuinely one of the most beautiful yet funky albums ever. The production is consistently so incredible across the entire album. From the opening "Orchestral Intro" being well... orchestral, to the next song "Welcome To The World of the Plastic Beach", a groovy hip-hop banger featuring Snoop Dogg and the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble. "Rhinstone Eyes" feels kinda creepy and weird, but man, those synths are synthing. "Superfast Jellyfish" Sees De La Soul rapping ... read more
A bit more fun and exciting than "Habibti", and I actually think some of the beats are alright. That's about all the praise I can give it, though.
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