I can’t quite tell whether this is a techno or house album, but it perfectly captures the essence of 1990s electronic music with its cold, dark textures and dub-inspired sound reminiscent of something Massive Attack might create.
My favourite tracks are Dark & Long, Surfboy, and Cowgirl. Track 2 feels a bit drawn out, but it’s still a dope listen. The rest of the album holds my attention from start to finish, unlike many long and repetitive electronic records that fade into the ... read more
This is my first review here, and I want to dedicate it to D’Angelo, the modern Neo-soul legend who recently passed away after battling cancer. To me, he’s always been part of the holy trinity with Maxwell and Erykah Badu.
I revisited his debut album Brown Sugar today. It’s the only record from his near-perfect discography that I own, and it still holds up very well. The album is simple, honest, and completely changed the game for soul music. It might not be as experimental ... read more