• Notes On A Conditional Form by The 1975: 2/10
• Dedicated part 2 by Carly Rae Jepsen: 6/10

Joe Budden. Mood Muzik Vol. 2. 2006 @Durkio_World

These days Joe Budden is known more his podcast and antics than his music. However, long ago he was an emcee who people respected. The mixtape Mood Muzik Vol. 2 showcases Budden's lyricism over gritty instrumentals. I love the track "6 Minutes Of Death" where Budden, Jae Millz and Stack Bundles delivers punchline after punchline over a remix of Cassidy's "6 Minutes". Another one, is "Young Niggas" where Joe talks about his childhood. I loved how open he was and it made me interested in knowing more of his upbringing. The only weak track on here isn't a song but an interlude (Phone Sex) that serves no purpose and feels out of place.This project was a great introduction to someone who only knows Budden for "Pump It Up" and being a reality tv star.

Favorite Tracks: 6 Minutes Of Death, Young Niggas
Least Favorite Tracks: Phone S***(Interlude)

Classic

N*E*R*D's best album and also Pharrell's best album

Carefree colorful music that's always fun to listen to

Fav songs: Fly or Die, She Wants to Move, Maybe, Chariot of Fire

@Vagabonds

I remember being disappointed when this dropped so I tried to go back into this again with an open mind.

There are definitely some standout tracks here; songs like Death Grips is Online, Black Paint, and Streaky are among some of the best DG songs I've heard and have stayed in rotation all week.

However a lot of the album does feel a bit too thrown together and lacking the catchiness and strong song structure from their earlier albums. Songs like Shitshow are just a chore to listen to, and there's too much random noise. Overall there's too many ideas not executed well enough for me to like the album.

Best Songs: Death Grips is Online, Black Paint, Streaky

Worst Songs: Linda's in Custody, The Horn Section, S***show, Little
Richard

Overall I'd give it a 5/10 due to the 3 best songs, otherwise outside of that I can't really find much to like

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need!

really really enjoyed this, gonna dive into the rest of his discog soon

haven't heard anything from him since Swim, the genres on this look dope

yeah i got this album recommended to me quite a lot but never peeped until now

adding to my list! <3

u won't be disappointed

9/10

Keepnews Collection on Spotify is the best version to stream I've found. Paul Chambers and Jimmy Cobb the goats, they shined on this one from start to finish

@BlackStar

Nao - Saturn (R&B/Electronic)

Confession: One thing I usually do in my spare time is watch videos on this YouTube channel called COLORS (pretty sure you’ve heard of it). I remember stumbling across one of her videos last summer and surprisingly never really got the chance to do more research on her.

There aren’t many artists in the industry that can balance vocals and instruments but as I was about 2-3 tracks in, I realized her presence on songs are unmatched. Her vocal range is ridiculous and it looks as if she does it so effortlessly. This album is so addicting I listened twice then again this morning and now I’m playing it again lmao. Thanks for this recommendation she’s got herself a new fan.

Fav songs (literally every song): Love Supreme, Yellow of the Sun, If You Ever, Make It Out Alive, etc (can’t decide)

Bad songs: NONE!!!!

9/10

@lucid

I've heard a lot of good things about The Microphones and this album specifically a lot online but I haven't checked them out yet so this was a great time to finally do it. I didn't know what to expect besides knowing that it's folk music. That said I was really happy with how this album does so much while staying relatively simple throughout. Though there was a lot left to be desired. A lot of the chord progressions just didn't click with me, it makes a few songs just blend together. The way songs were mixed differently for the left and right channel was a cool touch but I feel like a couple songs could've done better without it. The bursts of noise and uses of distortion are another part of the album I have mixed feelings on, when it's done right like on the title track it feels cathartic but sometimes it downright ruins a song like on 'Samurai Sword' where the noise is just grating and really does not feel like it's going anywhere. After reading the lyrics it's clear the song is about the protagonist getting killed by a bear but I don't think it excuses the fact it just isn't pleasant to listen to even if it's thematically potent.

The first couple tracks on this are great. Starting with 'I Want Wind to Blow', the build up is so rewarding. Starting with just the guitar strums then slowly incorporating drums, a tambourine, and some other effects really make this song feel complete and fleshed out. That breakdown at the end is also just so well executed and matches the themes of isolation in the lyrics really well. The title track comes right after and perfectly matches the energy of the last songs ending very well and eventually turns into a more somber tune. It's probably my favorite vocal performance on the album next to 'I Felt My Size'. The lyrical theme of wanting to die is also really well done. The first Instrumental track was a great example of the album saying so much with so little. Some other high points were 'Map', 'I Felt My Size', 'You'll Be In the Air' and 'I Felt Your Shape'.

Overall I feel like a lot of the problems I have with this album just come down to my musical palette. I gave this album two listens and I feel like if I listened to it more and really honed on the lyrics then I would grow a deeper appreciation for the record but so much of it just isn't very interesting musically to me. I will probably revisit this because everything I know about this record so far has shown me how well written and well thought out the whole thing is but as of now I can say this isn't for me.

5/10

Sorry if this organized weirdly, it felt right this way.

Really glad you enjoyed this btw

and u real for Slint, that's how I found Tortoise too lol

Top 3 album of the year for me

So glad you enjoyed it! I know Colors you should check out her Tinydesk performance too that one hits you deep in the feels.

It's so addicting and the production complements her voice, one of my fav albums the last few years.
Welcome to the fan club

Forgot to give a rating just gave one but yes definitely will check it out. Nao Fam we next

Captain Beefheart: Trout Mask Replica @woahuhyeah

This such odd album to talk about because it's one of those love it or hate it albums. This album is borderline comedy level bad with it sounding like some amateur musician f***ing around recorder as if nobody's listening will at least get something out of this. The album is such chore for me to listen to as while some bits are intersting in both listens i kept checking the time to see how long left before i can finish listening to the record. It just doesn't appeal to me in anyway. The vocals are most off putting thing i have heard. I don't know what to say about this record i might need drop acid to it to see if my opinion has changed about it.

I can't give best or worst because all tracks blend to each other but the first half is somewhat enjoyable before moronity kicks in it needed to be half of the length for me personally

i will give it 4/10

The Cure - P***ography
@Yeezy131519

Always heard of these niggas but never really got into their music or this genre period so I was intrigued going into this.

One Hundred Years and The Hanging Garden are great great tracks that I find myself replaying. The first half of the album was def the strongest half imo but the whole album ain't bad. The vocal performance on this I loved, best part of the album for me. However, some of these tracks I kinda get bored with after a while. If they were cut like a minute shorter that would be great. The instrumentals kinda sound a bit same-ey to me at times also.

The context of the album's release def helped add to the listening tho, made me appreciate it more. Backstories to albums are always tight to me. Subject matter and s*** definitely fit these last 4-5 months lmfao.

6/10

same
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