Reviews
Talk to Her Like This Review: Alvin Garrett’s “Nice Guy” Manual That Works
Alvin Garrett turns Talk to Her Like This into a 10-track rulebook for grown-up romance—corny on paper, weirdly convincing in your headphones. Some albums try to seduce you. This one... more »
Early Life Crisis Review: Nettspend’s Glow-Up or Just Loud Feelings?
An early life crisis review of Nettspend’s debut-length gamble—where the distortion isn’t the point anymore, it’s the hiding place. You can hear it in the first stretch of early life... more »
Trippin West Review: Shloob Makes “Relatable” Sound Dangerous
Trippin West isn’t a victory lap—it’s Shloob airing out the math of survival, sobriety, and Louisville pressure in plain words that sting. First, look at the cover—then listen for the... more »
Live And Uncleansed Review: Prong’s Groove Metal Time Machine Fights Back
Live And Uncleansed captures Prong’s raw live energy, proving their groove metal still hits hard decades after their 1990s heyday. This album is a powerful testament to their enduring... more »
There’d Be Gold: Rashad’s Album Bets on Faith, Not the Payoff
There’d Be Gold isn’t a victory lap—Rashad turns the long wait into private theology, stubborn love songs, and self-made beats that refuse to beg. Eleven years between solo albums usually... more »
Silence Outlives Review: ERRA’s “Perfect Balance” (Annoyingly) Works
Silence outlives hits that rare sweet spot: technical enough to flex, catchy enough to haunt you. ERRA finally stops choosing sides—and it shows. ERRA has always sounded like a band... more »
Marqus Clae & !llmind’s Untitled Album Review: Serious Rap, Zero Patience
Untitled album turns career whiplash into fuel—Marqus Clae raps like he’s owed receipts, and !llmind gives him space to prove it. Some albums feel like an artist trying to impress you.... more »
Inability to Rewrite Due to Lack of Source Text
Explore the dynamic and experimental sounds of Osees as they release the Cara Maluco EP, a compelling addition to their extensive discography that blends psychedelic rock with innovative... more »
Soul To Soul Soundtrack: a 13-Hour Party That Refuses to Behave
Soul To Soul soundtrack captures an electrifying celebration of African American musicians in Ghana, blending soul, jazz, and gospel at a historic concert marking Ghana’s independence.... more »
Savage Young Winos Review: Industry Suits Playing Punk Like It’s a Dare
Savage Young Winos turns record-label brainpower into scrappy chaos—then skips the worst parts. It’s messy, smug, and weirdly charming. Some records kick the door in. Savage Young Winos... more »
Steve Baskin’s I Sometimes Think Reboot: Nostalgia With Teeth (Again)
I Sometimes Think is back in “Better” form—warmer, tighter, and more stubbornly alive than nostalgia usually allows. Some albums point forward. I Sometimes Think (Better) points... more »
Gold Tips Hope And Recreation: Soul Therapy That Refuses to Whisper
Gold Tips Hope And Recreation sounds like a warm hug with a firm grip—classic soul habits, modern nerve, and zero interest in hiding feelings. Some records want to “set a mood.” Hope... more »
HELP(2) Compilation Review: A Charity Record That Shouldn’t Work (But Does)
HELP(2) compilation turns “various artists” into an actual mood, not a playlist. Arctic Monkeys, Pulp, Rodrigo—somehow it coheres and stings. Benefit compilations usually feel like polite... more »
Morrissey’s Make-Up Is a Lie Proves Misery Is Still His Day Job
Make-Up Is a Lie isn’t a comeback—it’s Morrissey picking his favorite masks off the floor and putting them back on, proudly, like they still fit. This is one of those records that plays... more »
Yebba Jean Review: Grief Tried to Win—She Sang Louder Anyway
Yebba Jean turns mourning into motion: piano prayers, country detours, rock hunger, and hyper-pop glitches that prove healing isn’t neat. Some albums about loss try to sound wise. Yebba... more »
X’s For Eyes Deluxe Review: Emo Revival or Just Extra Laps?
Exploring The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus’s latest emo-infused release, X’s For Eyes (Deluxe), this review delves into the highs and lows of the album amidst the current pop-punk and emo... more »
Waterbaby’s Memory Blade: Soft Sounds, Sharp Regrets, and Zero Exit Signs
Waterbaby turns “Memory Be A Blade” into a gentle trap: cozy bedroom-pop textures hiding blunt self-reads, people-pleasing, and the cost of looking back too long. It sounds chill, sure. But... more »
Help(2) Compilation: Abbey Road Charity Chaos That Actually Works
Help(2) compilation brings together an extraordinary lineup recorded at Abbey Road Studios in a single week, creating a powerful charitable project supporting War Child UK and showcasing... more »