Reviews by theblanderman

I was impressed by this - interesting guitar work, nice vocals, some memorable songs. I'll come back to this again in the future. 3.7/5 - 4/5

It's like a more unintelligible, bubblegummy version of queen. The songs were repetitive and seemed to have little to say despite how many words were being thrown around. I was coming in optimistic, but left with Dollartree Day at the Races. 2.4/5 - 2/5.

Really very few songs stood out here for me, except the one that was a single which sounded like a sea shanty. 2.4/5 - 2/5

The first song on this album is what keeps this from dropping to a two, especially considering that awful lord, lord, lord song. 2.5/5 - 3/5

I was not expecting to like this as much as I did, but it was dynamic, gritty and short. Reminded me more of pure punk or grunge than post polunk which is probably why I like it a bit better. 4/5

This album was nice, but it was also so cleanly produced and smooth around the edges it sounded like something Ed Sheeran might create (not a compliment). Needed more of a distinctive sound for me. I did really like the string passages. 3/5

I feel like I've listened to at least 10 albums just like this at this point on the list. Just fine. 2.5/5 - 3/5

This one surprised me. I never gave much thought to Ice T, but his flows are good and the lyrical content of his songs are great. There was quite a but if variety in styles throughout. The only detractor is the length. 4/5

I was expecting a lot more from this.it sounds like a bunch of B side demos with psycho killer thrown in. I really don't like his voice either. Maybe this is where my dislike of post punk stems from?
Anyway, a few good moments at the tail end. 2/5

I think this was trying to meld indie and shoegaze sounds, but it comes off as lazt with weak instrumentals and vocals. Some moments are slightly memorable, but meh overall 2/5

Pretty good vibes on a hot sunny day, but also fairly basic classic/southern rock. 3/5

This music was not meant for a happily married man with kids over the age of 30 - definitely has a suburban white girl teenager sort of appeal.
That being said the hits do hit pretty well (especially Blank Space) - many of the others are pretty mid, and her voice comes off as plain. The electronic elements throughout elevate the project a bit. 2.7/5 - > 3/5

Interesting to hear Newman's work outside of childrens movies, but honestly the faux southern accent and janglin sound is not for me. I appreciate the perspective behind a track like "Rednecks" but the lyrics are too on the nose for my taste in spots. 2/5

Honestly, this was a big empty vaporwave dissapointment. A few songs sounded similar to some of their older stuff, but nothing here is worth a relisten. 2/5

A pretty drab and dime a dozen indie record. The last song was probably the best. 2/5

A pretty good album altogether, though sounded a bit dated and I didn't like how they removed most of the profanity. 2.7/5 - > 3/5

An exceptionally uninteresting listen, other than many of the themes. 2/5

Subpar psychedelic rock. No standout moments other than Becks guitar solo. 2/5

A few long winded jams but a few tracks that hit hard. All around positive. 3/5

Started more interesting than I expected, but ended a bit forgettable. All around a fine pop album. 3/5