Clearly I was a prude when I was listening to this because I found the innuendo and triteness on this album cringy and embarrassing. I know very little about Gomez’s life but her image – my impression of her – is quite innocent. In this regard, I could almost forgive the album of its under […]
This is such an erudite starting concept for an album, that I feel smarter just listening to it. Great ballads that feel really reflective of Rob who introduced me to it. Tracks on repeat Pretty much everything on this album but particular highlights are
Returned to this album after waking up day with one of the melodies in my head. The album artwork, lyrics and arrangements are perfectly evocative of the depression era and exist is such a weird space – I don’t really know what genre I’m listening to and I love it. Dirty cups, burnt soup, clattering […]
I didn’t realise I needed this until I heard it. Love the interpolation of Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” on Birth4000 and the accompanying album visuals. Tracks on repeat
80s music made now. Took a few listens for me to get into it, but the obvious Kraftwork and Depeche Mode (and others) homages were compelling hooks. Some very naff lyrics but I guess that’s true to the style. Tracks on repeat
Sonically, a return to Gaga’s original pop sound with occasional Prince, Blondie and 70s disco detours. Visually, Hellraiser crossed with a Nazi pride rally. There were some days when I woke up with a track in my head Tracks on repeat
Possibly have not given this album enough time to grow on me, but a slight disappointment when considered against the title single
Catchy and raw lyrics with some standout singles
Love the lyrics and the style that ranges from Lana Del Rey to Taylor Swift on a good day
Thoroughly enjoying this all female band with the swagger and theatrics of Queen. Love the imagery in their lyrics too
Very easy listening, with lyrics that resonate with me at this point in my life
A great segue from Jungle. Equally funky and soulful. Have been absolutely hammering this album
Really funky stuff. Woke up with some of the songs in my head which is always great
A very accomplished and confident album with 2000s pop call backs. However I just couldn’t get into it despite repeated listens
I have been absolutely flogging this album. Very personal themes but still that great retro pop vibe. Sad boppers
Retro trance vibes with amazing cover artwork by David Rudnick. WOW
It always feels like too much hard work to get into a Róisin Murphy album. Bad memories of her gig
An eclectic album that is unexpected for me from a former pop star. Despite their bluntness, some lyrical gems that are like life maxims
So many incredible singles that tug at nostalgia. The last third is possibly a little weak but doesn’t detract from the incredible career of this band
I didn’t like this album to begin with despite academically knowing it was very well made. However, the disco was infectious and I woke up with some of these tunes playing in my head. So funky
Rambling, but strangely compelling. Really enjoyed the drumming on some of these tracks. Catchy and alternative. Another incredible trans artist
Strangely boring? Might be better listened to on headphones but not super excited about giving it repeat listens
Crystalline and ethereal contrasting with blunt and heavy. Beautiful. Hope to see him play live one day
Can appreciate that this was very ground breaking at the time of release, but this lacks vitality that would make this interesting to listen to now
So glad he is producing music again – a partial return to form
Anodyne and sleepy. The lyrics are kinda silly and the instrumentation does very little to mask this fact. Urgh
Probably the first Gorillaz album I’ve enjoyed in a while. First two thirds is great, the last third not so much
Enjoyable and relatable but kinda background music. Possibly because I was work stressing
Some stand out tracks, but the after taste for me was boredom despite the very obvious Oneohtrix Point Never production signatures
Loving the slow tempo and depressing lyrics about life after the pandemic
Probably the closest I’ve come to enjoying a Bjork album since Vespertine. Lyrically interesting, but again the arrangement is too intentionally oblique
Very raw, very personal album that was able to let go of some of the intense music theory in service of some more typical melodies
Deep bass, thick and mellow vibes. Makes me sleepy but in a good way
An uneven album that gets worse on repeated listens. Some very good singles, but also some really cringy songs
Moody droning music. Not happy. Not sad. Just clocked out. Perfect for me right now
I want to like this album a lot more than I actually do but I go from liking it to being bored by it. Too cool
Overheard while shopping at AS Colour. A few stand out tracks but not memorable to me
If I could, I would have purchased the CD. Gay funk pop rap? Don’t know why this resonates with me so much right now, but it feels sunny and joyous
Zen to the point of almost being anodyne. But what I need right now
Thoughtful and ambitious album that is tinged with bright melancholic nostalgia
Dancey calypso throwback music. Kinda what I need right now
Haven’t even finished listening to this album and I know I love it
Some very good tracks – a total throwback to 90s Placebo, but Moloko’s repetitive lyrics grate