A pretty solid follow-up album to their previous entry, Equus Asinus. However, despite having a more funky and bassline-driven sound, I find myself enjoying their previous record a lot more. With this album, every track is good, but it feels like they somewhat blend together, while with Asinus, it felt like a continuous vibe, but with distinction between each track. The instrumentation felt more deep, and as a result it was a product that could be both focused on, and put on in the background. ... read more

This album really has me conflicted. On one hand, the instrumentation on these tracks are really fun and developed. My standout tracks (I-405 Rules, Do Things My Own Way, and Lord Have Mercy) are all ones I remember for this reason. The music itself feels mature, but the lyrics really feel immature and unauthentic. Seriously, these are older guys in their 70s singing about stuff I'd expect from a debut album off the 80s. This overall feels like an 80s album early on, with the tracks sorta ... read more

In the time since I listened to Hyper Romance, Jadu Heart has been a band I've become really interested. I really loved some tracks on their past record, like Another Life, Metal Violets and Dead, Again, but others didn't quite do it for me. Even though this album seemed to go sorta under the radar on here, I was definitely interested in checking it out... and I was graced with a massive improvement from their other project I've heard! POST HEAVEN feels much more polished and ... read more

This was a really surprising listen! I can't say I've listened to King Gizzard's music aside from Nonagon Infinity, but I know they've tackled lots of sounds in the past. Phantom Island sees an orchestra added to some pretty solid rock in order to create a sound that feels light, but still undoubtedly energetic and easy to love. Meanwhile, they still don't lead that weird touch, with it definitely feeling authentic and indie the whole time. It really is a strange vibe, ... read more

I really wish I enjoyed this more than I actually did. I've seen a lot of hype for BC,NR over the past year or so, and this is my first time listening, so I had no prior expectations for the new vocalists. I do think those vocals are the best parts of this album, actually. The instrumentation is nice, too, but something in the process doesn't work. It might be songs feeling a bit too on-the-nose, or tracks being too short or long. It was still good, obviously, but I wish I could call ... read more

A truly transcendent experience. Post-rock is still something I'm new to, but Swans seems to be really fucking good at it. This album has tons of really amazing moments, with layers upon layers creating almost orchestras of experimentation, all tied together by the concept of the cycle of birth and death. There were some moments that didn't stick with me too much, or moments that I didn't personally enjoy, but the fact that they've created a 2 hour album in the year 2025 is ... read more

Not much to say, it's an okay project with pretty much average work on every corner. The flow isn't terrible, but there's not much to say about it. His voice is unique, but I don't think it's my thing, and the writing is nothing too out of the ordinary. It's a 60 in the sense that it exists. Maybe I shouldn't have made this my first Bladee project, I'll definitely give him another shot later.

I really wish I could have gotten into this album more, frankly. I can tell there's a lot of soul put into it, but I just didn't find myself all that engaged with it. The instrumentation was pretty nice, especially on the back half of the album, but the vocals aren't my thing at all, even with the features. I really enjoyed the strings, especially when the violins showed up, but nothing really gripped me throughout, which is pretty unfortunate. This is just one of those ratings ... read more

A generally alright album with some decent sounds. Nice instrumentation and lyricism, and while nothing blew me away, I could appreciate how chill the album was while still being upbeat. Some of the songs have nice instrumentals, but lag on for too long, while others feel a bit too rushed in execution. But, overall, this is a fine release with some nice little moments inside.

I see many people calling this album good, but simply writing it off as "scary" or "horrifying", and while there are elements of horror here, especially through the samples, I feel like that surface-level analysis really does the record dirty. This is a shamelessly brutal album; one that's raw in every sense of the word. However, given the subject material of this album, this tone is absolutely warranted through every second. billy woods has an excellent flow, and some ... read more

Turnstile's "NEVER ENOUGH" is simply a really fun time. Great vocals are at play here, which mesh well with the more intense rock backing tracks. The songs, at their highs, are real headbang material, and great catchy material. The album feels both longer and shorter than 45 minutes, because so much happens, but it also flows pretty effortlessly. My only real critique are that some of the instrumental interludes are kind of drawn out, especially on tracks like NEVER ENOUGH and ... read more

I can't lie, I didn't really enjoy this one as much as I wanted. The music isn't bad, it just didn't do much for me. Here, the lyrical content kind of carries the music, with pretty brutal sections of verses in songs like Cinderella and Headlights. The queer experiences here are very well written out and relatable, which I can appreciate. As for the musical content, though, while it is well-produced, it kind of feels same-y after the first couple of songs. Especially with ... read more

This was an oddly fun time. The start hits you with a throwback sort of psychedelic pop that reminded me of the Beach Boys, and this vibe is carried throughout the entire album, but I'd say it's at its best in those first 3 or 4 tracks. After that, it kinds drags in the middle, with songs that are solid, but sort of hard to tell apart. However, it picks back up in the last 2 songs, with the emotional Elegy for Noah Lou and the overall really solid closer Defense. Panda Bear's ... read more

A very weird and overly British album. Obviously, the name drew me in, but I found myself in the middle of a very batshit world. They definitely earned the psychedelic in Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, but psychedelic in the way of a panic attack while you're high. Energizing, creature, and weird, this was one that didn't do much for me, but that I can appreciate nonetheless.

WOW what an absolutely insane fucking time. I've heard a lot about Jane Remover, especially these past couple of months, so I had high hopes listening to this record. I have to say, at the start, I wasn't really swayed. I loved Psychoboost, and then the rest wasn't doing much. Then, TURN UP OR DIE started and I completely got the hype. The back half of this album is full of crazy sounds and amazing production. While Jane's writing can be hit or miss depending on the song, it ... read more

With some albums, the real focus has to go to the worldbuilding. While that may be an abstract concept, the instrumentals. when layered enough, can really tell a story within itself, and invoke strong emotions from the listener. This is the case with Luminescent Creatures. This record, despite its short length, feels like a whole lifetime sinking into the ocean. Despite the vastness of the sea, this album feels small and comforting, almost as if the ocean is within you, and the near-angelic ... read more

A wonderfully pleasant listen. There's a certain subset of music that's just easy to put on. It's got substance, don't get me wrong, but it's also just atmospheric enough to get lost in. Between the beautiful strings that back each song, and the talented writing and vocals of Mei Semones, this album is a good time front to back, and it's hard not to feel. Whether that feeling is good, sad, or bittersweet depends on the track, but at the end of the day you can tell ... read more

An immersive album with lots of rough, brutal instrumentation that creates a gritty world. The tracks flow together like one continuous experience, and it leads to some nice moments, especially the moments of calm between each track. Despite being split up into 5 parts, it really feels like one continuous experience. I don't have much else to say other than it's generally a pretty solid project.

This is a solid album at the very start and the very end, but it kind of falters in the middle. The rock opera vibes work at the beginning, but once you get to the longer songs, it begins to be a bit drawn out and forgettable. It's still good, but it's also kind of disappointing, and devoting over half your runtime to 3 songs with few switchups leads to a kind of forgettable midsection. While it does pick up in the end, I kinda wish it was moe varied throughout. At the end of the day, ... read more

This is a weirdly avant-garde record, choosing to use more spoken-word elements in place of traditional sung lyrics for a good portion of the songs. This decision works, but does make the album a bit dull at times. However, the instrumentation, when great, can save a track, such as the penultimate song Cataract Time. It's pretty weird, and while I can't say I love it to death, I can definitely appreciate it for what it is.