Over a decade after its initial release, the Money Store is still the benchmark for experimental Hip-Hop.

While Tidal Memory Exo is as technically proficient as Iglooghost’s previous works, things feels more focused this time around.

This results in a record that is much more accessible, memorable, and repayable than anything they have put out to this point.

Life Under the Gun has great replayability thanks to its melodic hooks and punchy instrumentation.

While many of the tracks on the record are a tad underwhelming (Return Policy, Sway Too), there is still a lot to enjoy here.

Best Tracks: Very High, Seizure of Assets

Right off the bat, we must say that Doja Cat's latest album Scarlet is much better than many would have you believe.

That being said, for an album with such confrontational and edgy marketing leading up to release, there are really only a handful of tracks (Demons, Gun, FTG) that reflect the dark and experimental aesthetic Doja has been pushing.

Still, Doja Cat continues to improve as a rapper and a songwriter, and despite a few lackluster tracks (Ouchies, Often, Love Life) Scarlet is ... read more

While Scaring the Hoes delivers the experimental production style you would expect from a JPEGMAFIA record, it feels much more succinct compared to his other projects with a run time of only 36 minutes.

The soulful nature of the beats and samples are a nice addition as well, as Danny’s influence is felt throughout not only in his lyrical contributions but also the sound of the project as a whole.

While Danny Brown and JPEGMAFIA may not be the most commercially successful rappers in ... read more

As the title and artwork would suggest, Antarctica is a dark album thematically, dealing with feelings of Isolation, depression and loneliness.

I am happy to report Waveform* further refines their already stellar songwriting abilities here, and the emotions the album is conveying feel fully realized in their trademark indie/emo/alternative rock sound.

On Desire, I Want to Turn Into You, Caroline Polachek further leans into the more elegant and expressive aspects of her sound, giving the record that signature emotional depth we have come to expect from her at this point.
On top of that, Polachek delivers another masterful vocal performance, once again proving herself to be one of the greatest pop vocalists of this generation.
Desire also features some interesting experimentation instrumentally, for example the classical guitars on Sunset, ... read more

While there are a few highlights scattered across the album’s 12 tracks, it’s not nearly enough to justify the 48 minute runtime.
On top of that, aside from a few cuts like gear head and the title track, the vocals really fail to impress here, making the album even more of a chore to sit through.
For a record that is so deeply rooted in the alternative rock sound that it inspired it, the glaring lack of good hooks and memorable song writing do nothing to set Narrow Head apart from ... read more

While most people would probably view Chat Pile’s Music as over the top, I would make the argument God’s Country presents a much more accurate depiction of our world than anyone would be comfortable to admit.
On top of that, the album itself is absolutely punishing, and Chat Pile deserves a lot of credit for creating something so engaging with such raw and stripped back production.

While I still feel like Milly is one of the more promising acts to come out of the current wave of Alternative/Grunge revival bands, Eternal Ring is no doubt a disappointing debut. I can’t shake the feeling while listening to this record, that I’ve heard this exact sound done better by numerous bands past and present. For me, there is just nothing here really compelling me to come back and listen.

On “The Door,” Spirit of the Beehive continue to lean into the psychedelic aspects of their sound to great effect. What is really remarkable is how the band seamlessly transitions between such drastically different styles while maintaining a cohesive sound. On “the door is closing” for example, the song at one point jumps from synth pop keyboards to distorted metal guitars, and then back again within the span of a few seconds, and the whole thing somehow gels perfectly.

Looking back, I could not think of a rock release I enjoyed in 2021 more than Buds.
While the album has all of the charisma a great indie record should, it’s the songwriting and lush instrumentation/production that sets this record apart from its peers.

While it can still lull you to sleep at times, there is enough experimentation with new sounds and concepts on Dissolution Wave to keep the listener engaged.
With a Decade having passed since the band’s debut EP Infinity, Cloakroom continues to improve, with this latest album being their best collection of tracks to date.

Like many of his previous records, God Save the Animals starts to fizzle out towards the end, with most of the highlights coming on the front end of the album. That being said, there are a number tracks here that earn a well deserved place amongst the best of the best in Alex's discography.

Favorite Tracks:
Cross the Sea, No Bitterness, Runner, Mission, S.D.O.S

What I love about Crash is that like it’s predecessor, it ditches the unnecessary features (fuck Tommy Cash) of the Charli and Pop2 era, and delivers a much more focused, glamorous and enjoyable experience. And while some of the album does have a very lighthearted feel, many of the songs here have a surprising emotional depth that keeps the record feeling grounded and personal, despite all its grandiosity.

Best Tracks:
New Shapes, Lightning, Constant Repeat, Twice

IMO the best album in POG’s discography. What makes Christfucker great is the way the band utilizes creative songwriting choices and techniques to craft a unique and heavy sound. The result is a crushingly brutal experience that legitimately sounds like the soundtrack to dying and being condemned to hell.

It’s heavy as fuck. Do you really need to know more? Go listen to that shit Bitch.

After a few spins, its very clear to me why this record landed Orthodox a spot on the Century Media Roster. Creative choices like the subdued yet sinister vocal style, and the anxiety inducing racing guitar passages all add to the devastating heaviness of the record.

With Let It Take Its Course, Orthodox have crafted an album that is as evil as it is crushingly brutal.

Best Tracks:
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It's no surprise that "Are You With That" is a masterclass in lyricism, flow, and production, as we have come to expect that from Vince at this point. What is new here is the stunning emotional depth of this album, in terms of just how deep we are allowed to peer into Vince's psyche. All of his hopes, dreams, fears, anxiety, and paranoia are on full display here, which gives much of the record a more somber feel. This combination of introspective songs, and more confident tracks like ... read more

Taken at face value, Untourable Album can seem rather unassuming, as if it were just another run of the mill dream pop record. This is not the case however, as with a few extra listens I was really able to appreciate the superb attention to detail, and ridiculous amount of style that have been pumped into the record .
With Untourable Album, Men I Trust have come through with their dreamiest, moodiest, and most well written album to date.

Favorite Songs:
Sugar
Oh Dove
Serenade of Water