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Zendaya Mondatta – The Police
Another leg of my run through of the discography of The Police. I found this one to be a lot less concise and tight than the previous (Outlandous D’Amour). It’s bolstered by what I think are two of their best songs (Don’t Stand So Close To Me, De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da), Continue reading
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Jinx – Crumb
Crumb has popped up on many a song radio (one of the best features on Spotify, let it be known!), figured I would give their record a spin. It ended up being, to me, an attempt at being Beach House in a less dream-poppy, more psych-rocky/indie (whatever indie means) way. Pretty lackluster, and vocals were Continue reading
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Mahal – Toro y Moi
The second Toro y Moi album to grace this blog, and perhaps not the last. Chaz’s most recent record is definitely a step in a different direction – though that is to be expected with his career arch, which has been chillwave to house to psych rock, back to house, and now this sort of 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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Them Crooked Vultures – Self-Titled
Thank you Dave Grohl! I would’ve never known about this great album if not for the (oft-mentioned on this blog, I know) fantastic autobiography of his. This self-titled album is a one-off from a great rock trio of Dave Grohl (who needs no introduction but will get one – leader of Foo Fighters and drummer Continue reading
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Outlandos d’Amour – The Police
An album from my childhood here, though I am not born in the 50’s (get it?). This album is so much more than the famed Roxanne. It has (so many!) reggae grooves, upbeat songs, great vocals from Sting, and seriously fucking impeccable drumming from Stuart Copeland. You can literally listen to this album and hear Continue reading
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Central Heating – Heatwave
A great funk-disco band consisting of members from Ohio, England, and the Czech Republic. Some seriously great, groovy cuts on this, kind of an Earth Wind and Fire vibe at times. Great instrumentalization, classic funk (the clav on Whack that Axe!). But honestly, check out these sweaters. Need I say more? You know what’s coming Continue reading
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Care For Me – Saba
I kind of overlooked this one when it first came out. Saba is a Chicago based MC who first got on the radar with Bucket List Project, which has some songs that elicit very specific memories from a very specific time in my life (iykyk). I didn’t love his most recent project. I think I 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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