Reviews by mcthrasher

Pretty objectively terrible stuff. Off-time drumming, off-key vocals, poorly mixed. Could have been good if they put in some effort, but it just sounds like a band of 16-year-olds that don’t know what they’re doing.

Some of the most toothless, generic music I’ve heard on this project. At least it’s well-produced and well-performed.

The more 90s hip hop I hear, the faster I’m getting tired of it. It all sounds so similar. At least there’s a relatively high floor for how good it sounds.

More generic 90s hip hop on this list. I really like one of the girls’ voice, and she sings so infrequently that it’s like a nice treat whenever it comes up.

I usually don’t like electronic music, but I guess I have a thing for French duos, because these guys and Daft Punk are the two exceptions. On this album, you never know what’s coming next. The combination of hundreds of different samples from a huge variety of styles gives this album a super unique feel that is still incredibly catchy and danceable.

Very vibey. Would have liked some more dynamic changes within each song. Felt a bit long, with no real standout moments, but still nice sounds and textures.

Flawlessly produced, lovely variety of sounds and textures. If this had just one or two more uptempo songs instead of being 80% ballads, it could have been an easy 5.

Every song is so slow and breathy. Would have loved just a single uptempo song!

Don’t know why this is called “hardcore”. It’s very emotional and mostly softer than what I think of when I hear “hardcore”.

Terribly plain “rock” music with absolutely no edge. Mid-paced drum machines under generic chords and not a memorable line to be found.

A pop record should definitely be shorter than this. Absolutely hilarious that this is billed as a trio when Beyoncé sings 90% of the album.

Some good riffs, but very repetitive. All the sampling is pretty cringe too.

This guy wants to be Jim Morrison so bad, but he lacks the gravitas, and the music lacks any semblance of uniqueness.

Very generic and forgettable.

Some interesting sounds, but all the songs sound the same. All very flowy and legato.

Very “indie”. The songs all sound pretty similar, but it’s a decent enough sound. Some nice subtle country on a couple tracks.

Wow! An 80s synth pop album that isn’t trash. The uber-distorted, funky guitars pair well with the synths to create something danceable but with an edge. The songs are very well-written, with pretty grand arrangements, and the vocals are your typical 80s Morrissey-style crooning BS.

Definitely unique, which I usually try to appreciate in art, but this is just so bad. Most of it sounds like it’s being made up on the spot, so I can’t imagine there was much thought put into the compositions. If these songs were carefully constructed and THIS is what she came up with, then I don’t even know what to say.

Too many ballads, but Newman’s voice, piano playing, and lyricism are undeniable. Would love to hear another one of his albums with more variety.

Every song is so repetitive! This is supposed to be a guitar-led album, but the guitar tone is so thin and wimpy and the playing is uninspired. Not a single fun moment.