album reviews
Reviews of albums old and new from iconic artists and up and coming musicians alike.
My Horse Is My Car
It’s tempting, with a subtitle like that, to build a strained analogy between Spanish roads and the music of Joanna Newsom. But there would be no justice in the attempt. Spanish motorways are invariably straight, in places poorly maintained, with lumps and unkempt stretches that make the car rock disturbingly. None of these words and phrases could be used to describe her music. Progress might be made using the word through, simply because, as a necessity, Spanish roads traverse a landscape that inspires awe; mountains, rolling plains, flat plains, river gorges and expansive reservoirs. But even that is pushing it. Here’s a better analogy.
By Simon Ward8 years ago in Beat
21 Savage, Offset, & Metro Boomin — 'Without Warning'
Without any promotion, Without Warning speaks for itself. There have bee numerous full length collaborations in recent years. Some of which include Gucci Mane and Lil Uzi Vert's 1017 vs. The World, Future and Young Thug's Super Slimey, and there's even anticipation for a Quavo and Travis Scott mixtape.
By Rap Disciple8 years ago in Beat
Big Krit- '4eva Is A Mighty Long Time'
Is his newest effort a classic? Big Krit is a rapper that doesn't get spoken enough about when we mention the upper-echelon of rap. After numerous albums, the tone of his newest album is clear: he will not be denied anymore. Is his newest effort a classic? Or just very good? Have a listen, read on, and determine that for yourself.
By Rap Disciple8 years ago in Beat
'The Stone Roses' vs 'Definitely Maybe'
Two of the greatest [debut] albums ever released within five years of each other. Both religiously Mancunian at heart and equally as seminal as one another; it really has been the question to divide all ardent indie music fans ever since '94.
By Danny Hatton8 years ago in Beat
Tedy Andreas — 'In2deep' Album Review
For many people reading this review, you may not know of Tedy Andreas. Well, let me first start by introducing a rapper who not only deserves more recognition but also, he's overall a good rapper whose flow is different from rappers today because he raps as though he came straight from the 80s and 90s.
By @GabbyMiernik8 years ago in Beat
Kodak Black — 'Project Baby 2' Album Review
This will be my first review of an album, or I should say "Mixtape" Review, and I thought this would be a good start because for one, like many millennials my age, we are not so quick to judge the new flow and culture of the rappers now emerging into the rap game and also after hearing Kodak Black’s previous album, Painting Pictures, I thought it was finally time to hear some more music from him.
By @GabbyMiernik8 years ago in Beat
'Same Century' Debut LP Release from The Morelings
Same Century is the 2017 album debut for dream pop five-piece band The Morelings. Listeners unfamiliar with the dream pop genre, as well as seasoned adherents, will savor a refreshing environment featuring relaxed, yet deeply moving layers of jangly guitars and breathy vocals drenched in echo invoking feelings of a dream space or contemplative mood.
By David Caddell8 years ago in Beat
Lil Durk 'Signed To The Streets 2.5' Review
After releasing several mixtapes this year, Lil Durk is keeping his foot on the gas. Signed to the Streets 2.5 is here, and it’s time for a review of Durk’s latest effort. Will it hold his fans off until his next release? Read on…
By Rap Disciple8 years ago in Beat
Future & Young Thug - 'Super Slimey' Review
Future and Young Thug took the industry by storm several years ago. Since then, they’ve each showed no signs of slowing down. They each continue to drop numerous projects year in and year out; but who would’ve thought they would do a full length collaboration?
By Rap Disciple8 years ago in Beat
