what happened to you bruno

holy shit i cant do this

unfortunately underwhelming but her voice is still beautiful. but she could be doing way more with it, these songs aren't doing enough for her

could've benefited from a carti verse

japanese geordie greep

There are definitely some standout tracks, but they're clouded by a lot of bloat and unoriginality. All the tracks are good, they have their standout moments, but I went into this expecting a lot more than I received. It really does not need to be 18 tracks long - but this is unfortunately the negative impact streaming has caused. I think she's capable of a much better & focused project, which Paramore's last album 'This is Why' proved.

It's a very relaxing and charming release. This is about the most I expect from Mac now, as his songwriting isn't quite as unique or exciting anymore. He just wants to write soothing guitar music! I do really enjoy listening to this album - it's comforting and inviting. The guitar tones are beautiful. And I really love when he gets into his falsetto bag on tracks like 'Nightmare' and 'Nothing At All'. You could certainly argue the songs are repetitive, but I ... read more

Not a fan of the delivery OR the sample-heavy production... there's nothing for me to grab onto. I just recently listened to Dijon's new record, and Live Laugh Love gives me a very similar feeling. It's way too random - not structured enough to engage me. No thanks

Maybe I’m just being influenced by the moment, but I never expected Deftones to release another album of this calibre. After their last few lacklustre attempts, I saw them fizzling out in the way most bands tend to. I am so unbelievably thankful to be proved wrong, as they've come back with a punch.
This record is everything that’s made me love Deftones - their blend of metal and shoegaze is absolutely gorgeous, and they do it better than anyone else who dares to attempt. ... read more

I always thought this was a phenominal album from the first time I heard it (was a 90 previously). Over the past week, I've been revisiting it more and I now think it's one of the best albums I've ever heard. The instrumentals are absolutely outstanding - lavish, psychedelic, infectious. The vocal tone compliments perfectly with the poppy yet dirty arrangements. The album is prog-pop enough to stand out, be fresh, and have infinite replayability - but also has the catchiness and ... read more

After a 6 year absence, Rich Brian could've done more. He's really improved on his production, but the songwriting still leaves much to be desired, as most of the songs are pretty generic. There's definitely some standouts I enjoyed, such as 'Ma' 'Serpents!' and 'Jumpy', but a lot of it just had me zoning out. But I think he's on the right track and I anticipate enjoying his next album if he continues to refine

Speaking as a 20 year old white twink, this album is way too white for me.
The production talent of this energetic duo is undeniable, but the result couldn't be anything further from my preference. They're having a lot of fun with very recognizable sample choices and references to other musical artists and general pop culture. I don't like people using words like "corny" to describe music, but I'm not going to disagree with anyone who describes JV&B that way. ... read more

BUBBA is proof that KAYTRANADA is capable of more, but this is a fun beat tape to release late summer. I've been particularly into electronic music recently, so maybe he's just caught me in the right mood, but I thought this was pretty good despite honestly being unoriginal for his standards. It's far from anything I haven't heard, but the production is super clean and detailed.

edit: a relisten didn't give this album any favours.. dropped my score. All the energy is ... read more

I've been wanting to check this one out for a long time, so I gave it a listen in bed, eyes closed. It was a captivating experience, featuring spacey atmospheric production & vocals, with soft beats to keep the groove (stylistically reminding me of In Rainbows). I found myself completely lost in the music at times. A serene experience which always relaxes me late at night

And yes, this album is how I discovered trip hop is an entire genre of music, and yes I will be listening to way ... read more

Dijon is an incredibly talented and passionate artist with a clear vision in mind. The last thing I want to do is discredit his work, because I know basically nothing about music. Regardless, I can't change how I feel about the music, which I simply don't enjoy.
The same issue I have with artists like Bon Iver applies here; the songwriting just feels incredibly disorganized to the point where I can't find anything in the song to grab onto, and I'm instead blasted by a wall ... read more

There's an unfortunate lack of modern artists attempting the shoegaze sound. And while Wisp is far from reaching the heights of the genre's classic pioneers, I think she captures a unique sound of her own and crafts a nice atmosphere on this record. I see comments about it being 'shoegaze for tiktokers' and they're honestly not wrong. The guitar work is very generic (the drums are good), and the tracks are far from inventive... but they're pleasing in their ... read more

I expect a lot more from JID. The production is good, but the overall song structures are very uninspired - I feel like I've heard most of these songs somewhere else before. The Forever Story gave me the impression that he was going to continue to be creative and invent new pockets for himself, but this is a step in the wrong direction. JID is still one of the best rapper in the game with incredible flows and complex rhyme schemes, but the songwriting has left me disappointed

An absolute classic, one of the best & most important metal albums of all time. It defined a genre. And it's still fantastic even for a modern first-time listen.

Even if I'm not engaged by the general subject matter (there are plenty of good bars to go around), Gibbs always has some of the best taste for beats in rap. He collaborates frequently with the best producers, and The Alchemist is of course no excepion with his smooth & jazzy work. Gibbs' delivery is great too, contrasting nicely with the aesthetic to create some of the most atmospheric rap in the mainstream. But in the end, I'm really here for Alchemist, and he delivered

A moment like this is rare. Firstly, this is a very niche record. If you aren't a part of the underground music scene or platforms such as AOTY or RYM, you'll likely never hear about the existence of this record - but I think that's also where this project belongs. It is the very essence of what this audience likes. A folktronic album with maximum, over-the-top production, yet just clear enough for all the details to beautifully shine through in twisted harmony. The accompanying ... read more