WadeSparrow

Tier: S+ (MASTERPIECE)

So, after admiring them for some time at this point, my deep dive into the discography of Natural Snow Buildings starts now. I expected a great, one-of-a-kind listening experience from the get-go, but I was definitely not expecting my first steps in this journey to lead me to what is likely the GREATEST DEMO I HAVE EVER HEARD!!!!

Despite being particularly more lo-fi than what NSB would come to do afterwards (a quality which, along with the music’s otherworldly ... read more

Public Circuit boast a more linear sound on Modern Church than its predecessor…punchy beats, bright production, and one fun, lively jam after another…the latter thanks largely to Ethan Biamont’s already imposing rizz game dialed up to eleven here!

For some reason, the summary for this album that comes to mind is: “This is how great Seven and the Ragged Tiger could have been if every track slapped as hard as ‘The Reflex’ and ‘Union of the Snake’ ... read more

TIER: S+ (MASTERPIECE)

Pop rock perfection from start to finish! Every song sticks and shines in its own way, and the superb playing throughout - including funky 80s style rhythm guitars, soaring leads, high-reaching and heartfelt vocals, tight drums, and some sick-ass bass playing from their singer - is reinforced with PERFECT production…immaculate, but not to the point of becoming sterile. Every individual aspect of this album works to the benefit of the rest in absolute ... read more

While not initially hooked on Clairo’s music, her new album and its namesake Charm won me over in a tremendous way this year. Slow, soulful, organic…all excellent descriptors of a sweet, whimsical album topped off by Claire’s hushed, intimate voice.

Charm establishes its lovely formula and rolls with it…sometimes to a slight fault. Aside from that, a couple weaker tracks on the back end and the occasional odd, jarring transition, the formula totally works! I find ... read more