Daft Punk are finally back, but not as we know them. I would've prefered them to do an album on their own terms instead of a soundtrack to a Disney film, but beggars can't be choosers I guess. There's still glimpses of old Daft Punk in there, but occupied with orchasteral elements it comes across in a more interesting way, to put it lightly. I'm not sure if I want Daft Punk to go in a string/electro direction in the future (whether they really want to or not) but at the moment, I'm enjoying this album as it is!
Quite a long album that takes you on a mythological journey that's based on a live "folk opera", and it wont be the last album with the word "Opera" tied to it. One of the surprises of the year, because I'm still quite new to folk, but the more artists and albums I discover within the genre, the more I grow to love it. This is one of those records that makes me realise folk can be so much more than just an acoustic guitar.
My first impressions of this was that it was...well... quite dull if I'm honest. However, over time and listens, it grew on me and made much more sense. I love Shoegaze, so I thought I'd check this album out since their debut in 2004 was of a Shoegaze-esque sound, and I was initially disappointed that this album lacked it. Now though, I don't really care as the songs sound more focused - with Spots and Supertoys coming out as my personal favourites.
I pretty much ignored this album until the Summer, when I thought I'd might as well give it a listen as it had good reviews across the internet. I'm glad I did now too - it's a very good album from start to finish in just under 30 minutes, and because of the short length, it isn't drawn out but rather much more personal in its short running-time.
Ah great; another concept album. Hang on, this is quite good! As much as at times I'd like to *possibly* mute the singer's shouting at times, I do like the emotion that comes pouring out of this record. I do feel like I under-rate this album at times, but it's made my top 50 at a respectable position, so I guess it did quite well!
This was hyped to death, but then again it turned out to be a great record. I just feel that it could be one or two tracks shorter though, because at certain songs I start to get a little bored. At Glastonbury this year they didn't get the best review (I personally thought they were good, but I've been a fan of the band since I was 9, so maybe because I knew the songs I was impressed?) There was no doubting that it needed a few more uptempo songs to get thr crowd going earlier than they did, but the PB songs came across good-if not spectacular- live. Still, Damon Albarn is a bloody genius.
And now we turn to Techno! Thank you Atease, yet again you've found me an exciting new artist I can dig my teeth into. Now, this album is full of great dance tracks that reveal a new little detail each time you listen to it. I'd like to hear it in full blast one of these days - good earphones sometimes doesn't cut it.
Another rather obscure album. I only found out about this through Rate Your Music and not the review publications (I don't think I've seen a review of it anywhere bar the fan reviews on RYM) I'm glad I did check it out though; despite it's glum lyrical content, it's a good Hip-Hop album that I really enjoy listening to. Now to actually find a review for it...
From one Hip-Hop album to another - this time it's one-half of Outkast Mr Big Boi's turn. I don't think I could praise it more than by just saying that I really enjoy listening to this album, as it's full of catchy songs with some funny moments thrown in too. He's also collaborated with one of my top 10 artists...
I just...loved this album straight away really. I don't know why - maybe it's that raw Rock sound that's present throughout, but whatever it is, it makes me want to listen to it over and over. Whatever it is, it's definitely a great album that deserves the "universal acclaim" tag is has currently on Metacritic.
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