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Four years ago today, Haru Nemuri released her first full-length studio album: “Haru to Shura” (this is how I’ve most often seen it romanized). I only discovered this album in 2020, but I’ve been coming back to it a lot recently, as I look forward to the release of her second studio LP later this month. Especially recently, I’ve been struck by just how great much of this music is - to celebrate four years of Haru to Shura, I want to ... read more

edit: thank you all for 100 likes! <3

Growing up has been a recurring theme in Animal Collective’s music. From Spirit on, the band has created a handful of songs discussing the exciting and frightening aspects of this inevitable process - it’s terrifying to have to leave the comforts of being a child, but at the same time ... read more

AnCo’s 2016 album, Painting With, was a reaction to the growing popularity of reverby soundscapes in music; instead of creating ambient, experimental noises, the record focused on putting together more accessible, happier tunes. That album shows the band ‘settling down’ in a way - it’s a less ... read more

Before the review begins - this is just one version of this review. I edited this review for my page, and CC edited a different version for hers. Please check her review out; it’s quite different, and there’s some great moments not shown in mine. :)

Now I’ll let CC begin the review. It’s a little back and forth, with both of us sharing our thoughts on different parts. Hopefully you enjoy ... read more