| ⭐⭐✨ | How do you turn down the dials on something that is already naturally low volume? If you ask legendary underground rap figures MIKE and Earl Sweatshirt, they might scoff at the question entirely, or refuse to answer it. You know what? Fair enough. It’s philosophical in the paradoxical sense. An answer toContinueContinue reading “The duality of man: MIKE & Earl Sweatshirt – Pompeii // Utility *ALBUM REVIEW*”
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Transcendent: Gorillaz – The Mountain *ALBUM REVIEW*
| ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | There are many ways artists can transcend. They can capture an atmosphere and a sonic palette that goes far beyond our earthly realm. They can employ thematic ideas that explore the very idea of transcending itself. They can expand on their existing stylistic repertoire, graduating from their usual conventions for something moreContinueContinue reading “Transcendent: Gorillaz – The Mountain *ALBUM REVIEW*”
Picking up where they left off: By Storm – My Ghosts Go Ghost *ALBUM REVIEW*
| ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Injury Reserve looked destined to elevate themselves to alternative hip-hop legend status in the mid to late-2010’s. They had one of the best streaks of releases of any group or artist at the time, rivalling contemporaries like Brockhampton with more than half the members. ‘Live From The Dentist Office’, ‘Floss’, their ‘DriveContinueContinue reading “Picking up where they left off: By Storm – My Ghosts Go Ghost *ALBUM REVIEW*”
A strong send-off: J. Cole – The Fall-Off *ALBUM REVIEW*
| ⭐⭐⭐✨ | Rarely do rappers see the kind of longevity that has been afforded to an artist like J. Cole. His career trajectory is an interesting case study when you actually observe his overall output. Landing on the underground scene back in 2011 with a promising mixtape, Cole showed hunger, and an inclination towardsContinueContinue reading “A strong send-off: J. Cole – The Fall-Off *ALBUM REVIEW*”
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