R&B
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Ugh, those feels again – Snoh Aalegra
Let’s address the elephant in the room: This title. Jesus Christ, it’s horrible. I am not sure how many in person conversations I’ll have where I am socially cued to mention this album by title, but I would go to great lengths to avoid uttering the title. Ask me what lengths if you want. I Continue reading
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Love Deluxe – Sade
My first listen to a Sade record, with more to come for sure, was a bit underwhelming. Not because her voice wasn’t amazing (it was), or that there weren’t good songs (there were), but I think my hopes were a bit high coming into this. I had heard loads of things about Sade coming into Continue reading
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THE ESTATE SALE – Tyler, the Creator
Call Me if You Got Lost loosies. I don’t really have much to say on this one, you’ll know if you like this either A) if you like Tyler B) if you read my previous review C) both. I like it. My only thoughts here are: Fuck off if you think this doesn’t count. It Continue reading
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NEVER ENOUGH – Daniel Caesar
Ah Danny. You’ve not made the best of what could’ve been. Freudian is one of my favorite contemporary R&B albums, and most that listened to that, his tiny desk, or even just Get You or Japanese Denim would agree with the fact that this man has a fucking incredible voice and in most cases, is Continue reading
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Colorway – Destin Conrad
This one was kind of a flop. Recommended to me as an under the radar, modern R&B album, it mostly fell short. I found the lyrics uninspiring, and the beats very underwhelming. If you want more of this specific sub-genre of R&B, check out Arin Ray. Favorite songs: IN THE AIR, EXCITED! Continue reading
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BUBBA – Kaytranada
Yes, I know his name is capitalized. If this ever gets back to KAYTRANADA blame it on WordPress formatting. Revisited this album from one of my favorite producers of all time, a Canadian man named Louis. KAYTRANADA’s beats have a really distinct feel to them – often coming off like a mix of house with Continue reading
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Ventura – Anderson .Paak
If you know me well, I know what you’re thinking. How in the fuck does this fit the criteria? One of the better albums from my favorite artist is on this list? Let it be known that: 1) I have listened to this album before, but yes, only once and 2) I know some of Continue reading
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At What Cost – Goldlink
Known over time for Crew, At What Cost by Goldlink is a very unique album with some unique, varied sounds. Poppier cuts (Crew, Have You Seen That Girl), songs that make you wanna move (Meditation, which btw, Kaytranada is so fucking good everytime), laid back songs (Summatime, Herside Story), and then some Indie sounding songs, Continue reading
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Since I Have a Lover – 6LACK
Was a bit disappointed with this release from Atlanta artist 6lack. It’s a big sonic shift for him – he has sat comfortably in the modern r&b structure for some time. More the hard 808s driving the songs than what we see here, which is driven by guitar loops and has a totally different feel Continue reading
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Action – The Blackbyrds
Great jazzy, funky tunes from a relatively unknown band, at least to me. Highly recommend checking them out if parliament type music is what you fancy. Also some fantastic instrumentalization (a word) in the form of some harmonic backings or straight out solos. Can get a bit 80s at times, especially for a 90s album. Continue reading
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