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MGMT - Congratulations
MGMT
Congratulations
2010 • LP
86
Jun 6
Alvvays - Antisocialites
Alvvays
Antisocialites
2017 • LP
84
Jun 5
Vince Staples - Cry Baby
Vince Staples
Cry Baby
2026 • LP
82
Jun 5
Paul Steel - Carousel Kites
Paul Steel
Carousel Kites
2018 • LP
68
May 31
The Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream
Smashing Pumpkins
Siamese Dream
1993 • LP
92
May 31
Boards of Canada - Inferno
Boards of Canada
Inferno
2026 • LP
87
May 29
Café Orchestra - Topáz
Café Orchestra
Topáz
1996 • LP
96
Oct 5, 2025
Machine Translations - Halo
Machine Translations
Halo
1998 • LP
75
Oct 5, 2025

Recent Reviews

MGMT - Congratulations
86

Unrelated to the music, but I've always really liked the album cover. It's what I imagine an LSD trip while playing Bubsy on the NES would look like.

Anyway, this is really fun. All the tracks hold at least some merit towards the overall enjoyment of the listening experience. Even the weaker tracks offer something. But the hits certainly do hit really hit you hard with that psychedelic and pop sugar rush. It knows when to tone it down with tracks like I Found A Whistle and ... read more

Death Cab for Cutie - I Built You A Tower
71

It's solid enough as an Indie record, it also has a few good hooks within this tracklist. Punching the Flowers is no doubt a highlight, my personal favorite is How Heavenly a State because it feels fairly innovative in comparison to other songs here. I suppose that's the glaring problem with this album in general. It's solid across the board, but it doesn't have a diverse set that makes the majority of tracks stick out in your mind. If you want a consistent listen however, ... read more

Alvvays - Antisocialites
84

This is such a great pick-me-up kind of album when you need to refresh yourself after a stressful day. It's got all kind of melodies that can remedy a bad mood. From the slower and luscious tracks that creep up on you and push your mind into a trance, to the more energizing tracks that lift up those somber spirits. It's jam packed with the necessities to just have a good day, because you've felt you've earned it.

Favorite Tracks: In Undertow, Dreams Tonite, Plimsoll Punks ... read more

Vince Staples - Cry Baby
82

Vince Staples returns with a very politically charged project that doesn't hide away from the current state of affairs in America. The lyrics are not only cutthroat, but also grosses you out in a sense that it's the blunt reality making you sick to the stomach. The track list is very dynamic and I can easily see many of these tracks being ranked as someone's personal favorite. It's fairly refined and doesn't hamper on for too long as you take in the simple yet potent ... read more

Paul Steel - Carousel Kites
68

You know, this album kind of surprised me. It's able to take risks for the sake of being a unique listening experience, and for the most part, it works in its favor. It gets you into a good mood through its bombastic and explosive instrumental performance. But don't be too mistaken, because there a few somber tracks littered across the runtime. Good ones might I add. The vocal performance is enjoyable, the singer knows when not to overstay their welcome in order to allow the ... read more


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