year: 2018
tones of: dolly parton (voice), goo goo dolls, the shins, christina aguilera (voice), aerosmith (on lonely weekend)
genre samples: dream pop, contemporary country, pop/rock, girl pop (late 90s), folk pop, disco
music: simple, positive, beautiful, slow, summer, open, honest, pure, mature, heart filled, sunny, surreal, dreamy, gorgeous, optimistic, sweet, peaceful, warm, soothing, earnest, nostalgic, bright, aching, healing, sonic
favs: slow burn, lonely weekend, love is a wild thing, space cowboy, high horse, happy & sad
notes: i am quite routinely sleeping on this "countray music thang" but i'm here now. the production on this record is otherworldly and kacey's voice is like an angel whispering sweet melodies. this is brilliant.
score: 8.5/10
year: 2018
tones of: bright eyes, perfume genius, freddie mercury, modest mouse, bruce springsteen, velvet underground
genre samples: lo-fi rock, rock and roll, blues, folk, art pop
music: harsh, naked, metaphorical, dark, epic, fantastic, visual, real, lyrical, marching, edgy, anxious, direct, unhinged, extraterrestrial, tragic, raw, crunchy, melodic, weird, comedic, supernatural, busy, triumphant, renegade, theatrical, personal
favs: suck the blood from my wound, no place, maraschino red dress $8.99 at goodwill, i lost my innocence, peel my orange every morning, come here get away from me
score: 8.5/10
year: 2017
tones of: bright eyes, black keys, the flaming lips (on mal à l'aise)
genre samples: indie rock, punk pop, DIY rock, folk
music: jangly, marching, lofi, bright, jagged, melodic, soft, quick
lyrics: longing, regretful, reflective, abstract, nostalgic, insular, assured, cathartic
vocals: scratchy, straining, blue, angst-ridden, delicate
favs: fear & force, cold apartment, the embers, alive and well, cleaning house
notes: this album only clocks in at 28mins but it takes every advantage of that limited time
score: 8.5/10
year: 2016
tones of: james blake, kanye, anohni
genre samples: electronica, country, folk, pop, jazz
music: experimental, soft, layered, misty, beautiful, multifaceted, wispy, quiet, melodic, robotic, artistic
favs: 22 (over s∞∞n), 8 (circle), 666 ʇ, 33 "god"
notes: yet another album this year that just does so much in only about half an hour. amazing.
score: 8.5/10
