Category: 8-10 Ratings
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Debuts are a bright spot in the unknown future, considering some artists later taper into varying directions and their soundscapes become a glossing effect when debating; however, it’s safe to say the debut album by UK Rock band The Last Dinner Party, Prelude to Ecstasy, leaves you seeing a clear door towards great work. They…
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When I jumped into Katy Kirby’s first album, Cool Dry Place, I stood immediately enamored by the instrumentations and how the delicate textures enunciated Kirby’s vocals, making the delivery of the words feel more entrenched with depth. That continues and expounds on it significantly, giving us an early 2024 standout that follows through with a…
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Though YovngChimi isn’t new to fans of Latin Trap and Reggaeton, 2023 has seen his mass ascension without placating his style of raps. We’ve got singles and a miniseries of the “Glizzy Walk” tracks, but what pushed him forward was getting the Gangsta Grillz treatment amidst a resurgence, one where everyone wanted that addition after…
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Though a shift from Scaring The Hoes, a collaboration between Danny Brown and JPEGMAFIA, and his work from the first half of the 2010s, Brown’s continuation into this world of jazz, melancholy, and introspection has paved new avenues. Granted, as a fan would be, getting this hyperactive and druggie-pilled commentary over uniquely methodical production is…
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Jeezy has never lost his step, but he’s been inconsistent since 2008’s The Recession—I was someone to think so as I started levying importance on listening orders for new drops. However, on a quiet December, Jeezy released Snofall with DJ Drama; it felt like it invigorated Jeezy to focus harder to deliver something more profound…
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First impressions are everything, and when I dove into Sofia Kourtesis’ debut album, Madres, I was blown away by its cadence and consistency that entranced me throughout all 47 minutes. It wasn’t long before I realized I had this on loop for quite some time, which is usually a plus. It isn’t like some recent…
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Throughout Taylor Swift’s rerecording process, it’s become evident how revered these albums are to her and her fans, myself included. Growing up with these albums felt very in the moment, but retroactively reaffirmed everlasting power as the music retained presence in our memories. With this attachment had with the rerecordings, there is still a divide…
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I’ve said it before, and it rings true – nostalgia is one helluva drug, and it speaks poignantly in music as artists retain a presence through our sheer enjoyment and connectivity throughout their careers, especially when a specific era of music was a cornerstone of growing up. I’m guilty of succumbing to the nostalgia and…
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The last two years were productive for Animal Collective, especially 2022, which saw them delivering their first album in 6 years and conducting the scores and soundtracks to films Crestone and The Inspection, respectively. I haven’t dug my nails into their work for The Inspection outside of its lead single and the album preceding it…
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Time is an intriguing concept, especially in music, as you get winded break in between albums. For some, it might make sense, especially in the indie-sphere, since having a studio or funds for time is not everyone’s budget to have consistency with releases. But this idea becomes moot when you spin that new record, and…
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