Album Reviews – Page 17

Aesop Rock x Blockhead—Garbology

9.5

Musical soulmates Aesop Rock and producer Blockhead have a long-standing symbiotic relationship dating back to 2000’s Float album, which has naturally gained cult underground status, as is the standard for…

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9.0

Jester Jacobs – Grimefulness

Hip-hop is a ripe source for comedy, with many of the things which make it so unintentionally hilarious becoming its most endearing traits. Hip-hop and comedy have a long, lucrative…

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7.5

Tonstartssbandht – Petunia

While most bands claim to be derived of a "do it yourself" origin of playing and recording music, one sticks out like a sore thumb among the masses of manicured…

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7.5

Jaas—Unavailable

Jaas’ pen captures her passion and pain with her new Unavailable EP. While the Chicago-based songstress is relatively new, her triple-threat package is something that can’t be ignored. Her soothing…

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8.5

Paris Texas—Red Hand Akimbo

After the unpolished scuzz-rap sneak attack that was L.A. crew Paris Texas’ debut album BOY ANONYMOUS earlier this year, the group has been in heavy circulation in the poorly ventilated…

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8.0

Baby Keem—The Melodic Blue

Baby Keem has finally made his arrival to mainstream with the release of his new LP, The Melodic Blue. His journey up to now has been unorthodox but nothing short of…

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9.5

Little Simz − Sometimes I Might Be Introvert

When an artist maxes out their potential in a certain field, the creative impulse usually leads them to level up accordingly. This has been the case recently for UK grime…

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8.5

Drake – 'Certified Lover Boy'

Drake has officially returned with his sixth studio album Certified Lover Boy, one of the most anticipated records of 2021. As people waited in suspense for its release, many questions…

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8.0

MEDICIN – 'PRIMAVERA'

If the relentless barrage of information pellets and soundbites ever overcomes you, Granada, Spain producer MEDICIN’s new album PRIMAVERA provides a more therapeutic, introspective approach. This is his third album…

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9.5

The Bug – 'Fire'

Kevin Martin is a man of many masks, all of them twisted and disturbing in some way. Starting in the experimental noise Napalm Death off-shoot Godflesh, moving on to the…

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Feng Suave transcend indie-pop boundaries with 'So Much for Gardening' EP

Amsterdam duo Feng Suave are not new to the indie-pop scene. The band's critically-acclaimed 2020 EP Warping Youth, gained notoriety for its brilliant take on adolescence and the youth experience. On…

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8.5

Robby Malic — Flowers Before Funerals

Springfield, Massachusetts musician Robby Malic has shared a new album called Flowers Before Funerals, which acts as a personal journey into his state of mind. Over 13 tracks, the rapper…

Archives: Album Reviews

Aesop Rock x Blockhead—Garbology

Jester Jacobs – Grimefulness

Tonstartssbandht – Petunia

Jaas—Unavailable

Paris Texas—Red Hand Akimbo

Baby Keem—The Melodic Blue

Little Simz − Sometimes I Might Be Introvert

Drake – 'Certified Lover Boy'

MEDICIN – 'PRIMAVERA'

The Bug – 'Fire'

Feng Suave transcend indie-pop boundaries with 'So Much for Gardening' EP

Robby Malic — Flowers Before Funerals

Bonobo's “Me and You” sets the tone for ambitious new LP 'Distance In Static'

Experimental alt pop duo Starleen shares textured single "Evolution//Rebirth"

Tony Jupiter unpacks years of growth on 'CLOWN SYNDROME'

Dea Doyle pays tribute to an irreplaceable presence on “Marina”

jon scott’s new single “YOU GOT MY LOVE” focuses on gratitude and support

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Rising YouTube talent bigboyz is turning viral streams into hit records

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From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

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