I can make prints when I have the funds to do so (on select pieces due to fan art copyrights)
Sunday, February 3, 2019
New Discovered Albums (Months of October and November)
Moon Coven - Moon Coven (2016) 8/10
This album was discovered through a recommendation on a Facebook music group. This album is dark, and drone-esque. Which is fine by me, for background music; for when I am cleaning or creating art. Something to distract me. The difference between this album and Earth's The Bees Made Honey in The Lion's Skull is that there is vocals on this album and Earth's album does not. Storm is a decent album opener to what is to come with this album; topping at almost 8 minutes long, it's a journey of rock that is experimental with metal and drone. This album only being 9 songs long, and the average length-span of the songs is around 5:30 which makes the album seem longer than a normal LP.
R.E.M - Fables of The Reconstruction (1985) 9/10
One of the best R.E.M. albums that I could sit through in one sitting. Fables artwork is hideous though, that's really the only complaint I really have. Well almost all of R.E.M.'s album artwork is horrendous, but that's besides the fact. This masterpiece from 1985, shows the maturity that the boys have grown into. Driver 8 has to be my all time favorite song from this band. And my favorite from this album too. If I had to rank top five songs, it would be Driver 8, Life and How To Live It, Old Man Kensey, Wendell Gee, Can't Get There From Here, and a tie breaker of Feeling Gravitys Pull. This will be my go to album aside from Out of Time and Automatic for The People.
Xymox - Twist of Shadows (1989) 7.5/10
Cool industrial vibes, I would say pre-Nine Inch Nails. Evelyn, the opening track has an industrial AND a alternative vibe. Something Joy Division/New Order or Tears For Fears would pull off. The second track goes right into a darker, heavier sound. Obsession. I like the vibes, I could listen to this album overall through and through; definitely not every day. But will definitely purchase/scrobble once in a while. I don't want to say it's bad, but it's something you can definitely find better in the genre. It's an aesthetic for me personally. With music ratings, I rarely give albums higher than an 8.5 unless it's flawless.
Ensími
Ensími - Kafbátamúsík (1998) 8/10
This is one of the first Icelandic bands/artists (outside of Björk) that I fully listened to at least some of their discography. This particular album reminds me of alt-rock bands of the late 1990's and early 2000's like Deftones, and Fuel; yet not quite at the same time. This has to be a solid 8 out of 10 because I like the genre this album is considered to be in. There's obviously some flaws. On the first track, there's this weird placement of saxophones which makes no sense to me in my opinion. Arpeggiator, gulur is a solid track with this industrial (yet again, not at the same time) aesthetic; that I can easily set myself into.
Corin Tucker Band - Kill My Blues (2012) 8/10
Corin Tucker has to be one of my favorite female artist as of late. Her work with Filthy Friends and Sleater-Kinney are top notch. She's one of the better known female fronted alternative singer/guitar player. This album is no different than her previous work. I give this album an 8 because sometimes her vocals can be taxing after a while; but the songs are really good though.
This album was discovered through a recommendation on a Facebook music group. This album is dark, and drone-esque. Which is fine by me, for background music; for when I am cleaning or creating art. Something to distract me. The difference between this album and Earth's The Bees Made Honey in The Lion's Skull is that there is vocals on this album and Earth's album does not. Storm is a decent album opener to what is to come with this album; topping at almost 8 minutes long, it's a journey of rock that is experimental with metal and drone. This album only being 9 songs long, and the average length-span of the songs is around 5:30 which makes the album seem longer than a normal LP.
One of the best R.E.M. albums that I could sit through in one sitting. Fables artwork is hideous though, that's really the only complaint I really have. Well almost all of R.E.M.'s album artwork is horrendous, but that's besides the fact. This masterpiece from 1985, shows the maturity that the boys have grown into. Driver 8 has to be my all time favorite song from this band. And my favorite from this album too. If I had to rank top five songs, it would be Driver 8, Life and How To Live It, Old Man Kensey, Wendell Gee, Can't Get There From Here, and a tie breaker of Feeling Gravitys Pull. This will be my go to album aside from Out of Time and Automatic for The People.
Cool industrial vibes, I would say pre-Nine Inch Nails. Evelyn, the opening track has an industrial AND a alternative vibe. Something Joy Division/New Order or Tears For Fears would pull off. The second track goes right into a darker, heavier sound. Obsession. I like the vibes, I could listen to this album overall through and through; definitely not every day. But will definitely purchase/scrobble once in a while. I don't want to say it's bad, but it's something you can definitely find better in the genre. It's an aesthetic for me personally. With music ratings, I rarely give albums higher than an 8.5 unless it's flawless.
Ensími - Kafbátamúsík (1998) 8/10
This is one of the first Icelandic bands/artists (outside of Björk) that I fully listened to at least some of their discography. This particular album reminds me of alt-rock bands of the late 1990's and early 2000's like Deftones, and Fuel; yet not quite at the same time. This has to be a solid 8 out of 10 because I like the genre this album is considered to be in. There's obviously some flaws. On the first track, there's this weird placement of saxophones which makes no sense to me in my opinion. Arpeggiator, gulur is a solid track with this industrial (yet again, not at the same time) aesthetic; that I can easily set myself into.
Corin Tucker has to be one of my favorite female artist as of late. Her work with Filthy Friends and Sleater-Kinney are top notch. She's one of the better known female fronted alternative singer/guitar player. This album is no different than her previous work. I give this album an 8 because sometimes her vocals can be taxing after a while; but the songs are really good though.
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Top Rated Albums of 2018 (New and Old Albums)
Will be based on ratings, and plays via last.fm.
1. R.E.M. - Automatic For the People [25th Anniversary Edition] (490)
2. R.E.M. - Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage (408)
3. R.E.M. - Out of Time [25th Anniversary Edition] (386)
4. R.E.M. - Fables of the Reconstruction (380)
5. R.E.M. - Live at the Olympia (359)
6. R.E.M. - Out of Time (321)
7. The Cranberries - No Need to Argue (311)
8. R.E.M - Document [25th Anniversary Edition] (297
9. R.E.M. - Out of Time [US] (254)
10. Ramones - Brain Drain (216)
11. R.E.M - Unplugged 1991/2001: Complete Sessions (165)
12. R.E.M - Fables of the Reconstruction [Deluxe] (155)
13. R.E.M. - Complete Rarities 1988-2011 (142)
14. R.E.M. - Driver 8 (139)
15. R.E.M. - Chronic Town (137)
16. Green Day -Kerplunk! [US] (113)
17. R.E.M. - Lifes Rich Pageant (112)
18. Live - Throwing Copper (105)
19. R.E.M. - Green [25th Anniversary Edition] (105)
20. R.E.M. - Document (104)
21. R.E.M. - Green (97)
22. The Cranberries - Everybody Else is Doing It, So Why Can't We? (95)
23. R.E.M. - Murmur [Deluxe] (92)
24. Toto - Toto IV (92)
25. R.E.M. - Lifes Rich Pageant [Deluxe] (84)
1. R.E.M. - Automatic For the People [25th Anniversary Edition] (490)
2. R.E.M. - Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage (408)
3. R.E.M. - Out of Time [25th Anniversary Edition] (386)
4. R.E.M. - Fables of the Reconstruction (380)
5. R.E.M. - Live at the Olympia (359)
6. R.E.M. - Out of Time (321)
7. The Cranberries - No Need to Argue (311)
8. R.E.M - Document [25th Anniversary Edition] (297
9. R.E.M. - Out of Time [US] (254)
10. Ramones - Brain Drain (216)
11. R.E.M - Unplugged 1991/2001: Complete Sessions (165)
12. R.E.M - Fables of the Reconstruction [Deluxe] (155)
13. R.E.M. - Complete Rarities 1988-2011 (142)
14. R.E.M. - Driver 8 (139)
15. R.E.M. - Chronic Town (137)
16. Green Day -Kerplunk! [US] (113)
17. R.E.M. - Lifes Rich Pageant (112)
18. Live - Throwing Copper (105)
19. R.E.M. - Green [25th Anniversary Edition] (105)
20. R.E.M. - Document (104)
21. R.E.M. - Green (97)
22. The Cranberries - Everybody Else is Doing It, So Why Can't We? (95)
23. R.E.M. - Murmur [Deluxe] (92)
24. Toto - Toto IV (92)
25. R.E.M. - Lifes Rich Pageant [Deluxe] (84)
Food Review: Bai Nariño Peach Supertea
*DISCLAIMER: this is just my opinion. no paid writing here.
Every time I go to the store it seems that there's a new variety of Bai juices and teas. This one is very peachy, with the aftertaste people do not desire. I get these super cheap, and how ofter they're releasing new flavors which is super exciting in my opinion. What more can i say about this brand that I haven't said before? Will definitely get this variety again and will continue to do so in the future. Thank you Bai brand for existing for people who want a healthy alternative for beverages.
Calories: 10, Sodium 10, Carbs 12, Sugars 2, Protein 0 . (per bottle, 2 servings)
Health Rating: 4.5/5
Taste Rating: 4.25/5
Overall Rating: 4.375/5
Every time I go to the store it seems that there's a new variety of Bai juices and teas. This one is very peachy, with the aftertaste people do not desire. I get these super cheap, and how ofter they're releasing new flavors which is super exciting in my opinion. What more can i say about this brand that I haven't said before? Will definitely get this variety again and will continue to do so in the future. Thank you Bai brand for existing for people who want a healthy alternative for beverages.
Calories: 10, Sodium 10, Carbs 12, Sugars 2, Protein 0 . (per bottle, 2 servings)
Health Rating: 4.5/5
Taste Rating: 4.25/5
Overall Rating: 4.375/5
Top Rated Songs of 2018
Will be based on Last.fm plays
1. R.E.M. - Driver 8 (472)
2. R.E.M. - Shiny Happy People (466)
3. R.E.M. - Losing My Religion (306)
4. Ramones - Pet Sematary (216)
5. R.E.M. - Texarkana (212)
6. R.E.M. - Driver 8 (Live) (204)
7. R.E.M. - Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite (189)
8. R.E.M. - Monty Got A Raw Deal (184)
9. R.E.M. - The One I Love (183)
10. R.E.M. - It's the End of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) (179)
11. R.E.M. - Love is All Around (160)
12. The Cranberries - Ridiculous Thoughts (147)
13. R.E.M. - Carnival of Sorts (Boxcars) (133)
14. The Cranberries - Ode to My Family (114)
15. R.E.M. - Daysleeper (109)
16. R.E.M. - Crazy (104)
17. R.E.M. - What's the Frequency, Kenneth? (96)
18. Toto - Africa (93)
19. R.E.M. - Imitation of Life (90)
20. Chicane - Saltwater (83)
21. The Connells - '74-'75 (81)
22. Shakespear's Sister - Stay (78)
23. Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal (77)
24. The Ocean Blue - Ballerina Out of Control (76)
25. Blue Öyster Cult - (Don't Fear) The Reaper (75)
1. R.E.M. - Driver 8 (472)
2. R.E.M. - Shiny Happy People (466)
3. R.E.M. - Losing My Religion (306)
4. Ramones - Pet Sematary (216)
5. R.E.M. - Texarkana (212)
6. R.E.M. - Driver 8 (Live) (204)
7. R.E.M. - Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite (189)
8. R.E.M. - Monty Got A Raw Deal (184)
9. R.E.M. - The One I Love (183)
10. R.E.M. - It's the End of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) (179)
11. R.E.M. - Love is All Around (160)
12. The Cranberries - Ridiculous Thoughts (147)
13. R.E.M. - Carnival of Sorts (Boxcars) (133)
14. The Cranberries - Ode to My Family (114)
15. R.E.M. - Daysleeper (109)
16. R.E.M. - Crazy (104)
17. R.E.M. - What's the Frequency, Kenneth? (96)
18. Toto - Africa (93)
19. R.E.M. - Imitation of Life (90)
20. Chicane - Saltwater (83)
21. The Connells - '74-'75 (81)
22. Shakespear's Sister - Stay (78)
23. Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal (77)
24. The Ocean Blue - Ballerina Out of Control (76)
25. Blue Öyster Cult - (Don't Fear) The Reaper (75)
Top Artists of 2018
Will be based off of plays via last.fm.
1. R.E.M (5,457)
2. The Cranberries (706)
3. Green Day (378)
4. Evanescence (265)
5. Ramones (262)
6. Lacuna Coil (169)
7. Nightwish (163)
8. Live (116)
9. The Smiths (111)
10. Toto (106)
11. Blink 182 (105)
12. The Birthday Massacre (103)
13. Kansas (102)
14. Bad Religion (95)
15. Good Charlotte (89)
16. The Offspring (89)
17. Arthur Buck (85)
18. Fleetwood Mac (85)
19. Linkin Park (84)
20. Chicane (83)
21. Enya (82)
22. The Connells (81)
23. ABBA (80)
24. The Gathering (80)
25. Toad the Wet Sprocket (80)
1. R.E.M (5,457)
2. The Cranberries (706)
3. Green Day (378)
4. Evanescence (265)
5. Ramones (262)
6. Lacuna Coil (169)
7. Nightwish (163)
8. Live (116)
9. The Smiths (111)
10. Toto (106)
11. Blink 182 (105)
12. The Birthday Massacre (103)
13. Kansas (102)
14. Bad Religion (95)
15. Good Charlotte (89)
16. The Offspring (89)
17. Arthur Buck (85)
18. Fleetwood Mac (85)
19. Linkin Park (84)
20. Chicane (83)
21. Enya (82)
22. The Connells (81)
23. ABBA (80)
24. The Gathering (80)
25. Toad the Wet Sprocket (80)
AOTY 2018 Nominees.
These are my picks for Album of the Year. Like there's not that much I was interested in this year due to the SoundCloud nonsense ( I know not all of it is/was bad) Album had to be released via Spotify BEFORE Christmas. EP/LP has to be at least 5 tracks long too. Another thing has to be ranked at least 8 and above out of 10.
Arthur Buck - Arthur Buck 8.5/10
Death Grips - Year of the Snitch 8/10
Gorillaz - The Now Now 8/10
Florence + Machine - High As Hope 8.5/10
Acid Dad - Acid Dad 8/10
mxmtoon - plum blossom 8/10
Beacon - Gravity Pairs 8.4/10
Cat Power - Wanderer 8.7/10
Arthur Buck - Arthur Buck 8.5/10
Death Grips - Year of the Snitch 8/10
Gorillaz - The Now Now 8/10
Florence + Machine - High As Hope 8.5/10
Acid Dad - Acid Dad 8/10
mxmtoon - plum blossom 8/10
Beacon - Gravity Pairs 8.4/10
Cat Power - Wanderer 8.7/10
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