Microshift

Fine but also completely unremarkable? (Shocker - it's British) 2.5

Love this album, but had largely forgotten it. It was my #1 back in 2018 (not a great year for albums). So great front to back...a true no skips. 5/5

Decent

#566. This seems like the type of copyright free music people would use for YouTube videos. 2/5: meh

Umm, like it’s music for sure. And it has rhythm. They’re like if the band fun. was trying to experiment. Just not my vibe but I know hookwormers out there probably go crazy for them

Irritating.

reminiscent of phoenix, of montreal, passion pit and the like from around a decade prior, but with less to stand out or stick in my mind. however, they are not on the list, and this album is, for it is sufficiently british and sufficiently unknown. robert dimery is pleased with this im still biased towards this sort of music though so its cool on that note, after this album ended i successfully searched for the song "heimdalsgate like a promethean curse" from sheer memory without any errors. i felt proud of this. just wanted to add that.

Pretty decent. Let's just say I was whelmed. Sounds a bit like LCD Soundsystem (via Can) with some MGMT and Tame Impala vibes. Not as good as any of those, mind you, and I felt like the 00s-UK-indie-as-fuck vocals might be the reason I didn't dig it more.

This is possibly the most inoffensively boring album on this list. The most forgettable without being annoying at all. This album will have no effect on my life whatsoever. Just a passing breeze, “that was nice, now it’s over, moving on”. I enjoyed a part of one of the songs. 3/5

Interesting but too long

The back half rallies the album a bit. Still very so so in parts.

Very interesting sound, I like the singer and the music hits some pretty good highs. Not a genre I'm super familiar with and am usually reluctant to put on casually.

Did not like. Too old

First time hearing this. It's alright. Catchy. Nothing new or groundbreaking or breathtaking. 3 stars.

adored the first 1:16, the voice and the rest is subpar

Never heard of Hookworms before so I didn't know what to expect I actually quite enjoyed this album! Sounded very similar to a lot of other indie/alt bands I listen to A good find! 4 ⭐️

Neo psychedelics rock that also has the right groove. Sometimes they step into rather dull catchy indie hooks territory, these worms. Without those I'd rate this great album even Higher.

Enjoyable electronica tinged rock; first three songs are very strong, though weaker back half prevent this album from reaching a 4. Good album from band I hadn't heard of. Standouts: 'Negative Space', 'Static Resistance', 'Ullswater'

I do enjoy this album, but I have to wonder how essential it is. Only a cluple years old from a genre I dabble in and I had never heard of it. It's pretty trancy psychadelic alt rock and is quite ambient at times, reminding me of some Brian Eno tracks. The best here is probably Each Time We Pass, and I also liked Boxing Day, minus it's abrubt ending. It's an enjoyable listen, but loses some points for no notable influence to date.

It’s a 3.5 for me

This shouldn't be as interesting as it is

That's an odd one.

3.5 odd but alright

Really enjoyed the sound and was perfect background music but just didn't have any standout songs that I would say are classics.

eh

Synthy and grand. Solid piece of indie electronic - if this came out 10 years earlier they’d surely be more solidified in the indie rock conversation.

Never heard of this band. I'd definitely listen to more as this was enjoyable.

A joyful bounce of sound from start to finish. I loved this and I'm so glad this project introduced me to Hookworms! The only dud was "Boxing Day" but it was so quickly negated by the ethereal "Reunion" that I quickly forgot any bad feelings.

rock elettronico sperimentale. Ipnotizzante. tra il 4 e il 5

This was pretty fun! Definitely a lot of inventive sounds, which are oh so endearing.

It's actually pretty good. I think it's really creative and I like the way how it melds different genres into something new and fresh. That said, I'm having a bit of trouble ranking it. I think it's good, quite good, but I also think the singer's voice is a little grating, and it starts to sound a bit Arcade Fire-y at points, which is annoying. It's an easy 3.5 if we had half star rankings, but the struggle is - do I bump it to a 4 or leave it as a 3? It's better than yesterday's Minor Threat album, which I gave a 3, and probably better than the Sonic Youth album I gave a 3 the days before that. I gave Travis a 4, which is probably a bit high, to be honest, but this isn't as good as The Blueprint by Jay-Z, which I gave a 4 last week. Ultimately, I think 3, because by the time I got to the back end of the album I was more than ready to have it wrapped up.

Beautiful surprise.

Thought I would be skipping through this one but actually quite enjoyed it! It was catchy and despite there being several 5+ minute songs on it, it didn't drag at all. Weird choice for this list but a welcome one

Sounds like a mix of bands I already know but not unpleasant

Heard these sounds before. In most cases the original music I was remined of was of much higher quality.

Was ok

not my style

I wasn't aware of the brief existence of this band, well apparently it wasn't very long. After hearing the first bleeps and bloops of the first song, I thought that we would have another incredibly dated record on our hands. However, I quickly realized that there was far more to this record and that it actually sounded modern. This is one of the newer additions to this list and I actually really like it. Microshift is a record to blends psychedelic shoegaze with a sort of hard old school synth vibe. It's an odd mix but works rather well and I quickly found myself boping along. I liked the drowned out vocals as well and I think it's definitely an album that I'll have to revisit to sniff out all the details. Ullswater was a particular highlight for me with it's hard synth drive. Overall, it may be a bit derivative as I was constantly reminded of other projects that had a similar vibe. Still a really decent addition on here.

Like most others, never heard of this band , although I’ve heard their influences . Thought this album started well but didn’t hold my interest for the duration

It's not bad per se. It is entirely unclear what earned the spot on this list though. Maybe another listen it'll sink in?

I had never heard of this band, but I quite enjoyed the music. Yikes on the description on Wikipedia, but will SAFA.

A pretty impressive fusion of synth pop, indie pop and prog rock. The songs are bright and colorful. The production is excellent. Some songs reminded me of MGMT, others a little bit of Radiohead. A lot of songs have a driving, repetitive rhythm that gives the songs forward momentum.

This is a fun listen with an abundance of comfortable energy, great pulsating synths, and a sleek voice that sits really nicely on top of the instruments. I really enjoy the continuous 4-on-the-floor beats throughout the album; it was like the momentum never really ceased and kept me going. I'm listening to this album sporadically on a frumpy Monday morning in March and I haven't had coffee yet and I wonder if the energy of these songs is keeping me awake and moving right now. I will say that it does take a little too long to get to any respite(s). It's fine, but that's one small thing I'd like more of: more dynamics in their structures so that I can breathe and lean-in and lean-out along with the flow of the music.

I had no clue what to expect. Fun! Maybe a little average, but fun! Still don’t know who these guys are, though.

Acceptable but underwhelming indie-rock. I don't recall 2018 being a stellar year, but genuinely have to question how this made it onto the list. Surely there was another 1970s "white-guys play the blues" album that could have been added instead.

This is borderline what I would consider rock but it was ok.

nope

Klinkt nogal amateuristisch 1.9

Never heard of the band or the album before, but I like it. Psychedelic sort of pop, rock, other in interesting combinations. I'd listen again, it's not something I've heard before but it hooked me.

Really interesting

For not being my kind of style, it's quite nice. Overall sounds very modern with hints of nostalgia. It sounds like "if synthwave met indie pop/indie rock". First song is interesting, sounds experimental, drone-minimalist with some rock elements. Sounds quite unusual, yet very uplifting. Second song is very nice, rocky with comforting synths. Third song sounds chiptune and drone-like song. Sounds bright with synths. Relaxed and nice song. Fourth song starts mellow, and stays consistent. Upbeat and uplifting. Fifth song starts with an ascending tone. Drone noises. Progresses to a sound that feels like you're going through a cloud with the synths. Towards the end of the song sounds like there are good (noise?) rock solos. Sixth song starts very mellow and dreamy. Sounds electronic and experimental, yet still quite nice. Seventh song starts nice, groovy, uplifting, psychedelic. Slowly becomes very noisy (not in a good way). Experimental, noisy and quite annoying. Eighth song starts dreamy, relaxing, ambient. Psychedelic feeling, not bad. Ninth and final song starts really nice, indie rock with psychedelic elements. Quite uplifting. Comforting hazy synths come in later. Song gets better as it progresses until the end. 7 out of 10 rating. 3 out of 5 stars.

Enjoyed the album, not as good as LCD system but enjoyable nonetheless. I think reviews on here are a bit harsh, song good songs but some also not so good songs. 5/10 down the middle for me.

Day431 - right out of the gate i was thinking what is this? it got better quickly and i ended up enjoying it

Who thought it was a good idea to name their band after a parasitic intestinal worm? And they misspelled Microsh*t.

**A confusing album. Everyday sounds mixed with instruments and few vocals.

Ok, it's not a bad album, but why? why is it so important to be listened to before dying? I really should check this entry in the book; I can't believe it.

Refreshing album that I know will grow on me with more listens

After listening to the first song, I wasn't sure what I was listening to. I didn't really care for what came next, but it was tolerable. 2/5

In one way, there's nothing truly powerful here. MJ (the band members all have abbreviated names - don't ask me why) sustains a high register and can, in his own manner at least, belt, but he doesn't blow me away, and the blend of rock and techno is competent but not out of this world. In another way, the nine songs that comprise this record are indeed powerful, b/c they get you moving, they are bound by an authentic sweetness, and they exult in some impressive lyrical statements: 'My father waited for hours just to hear me play a note'; 'There's nothing wrong with being fragile in life'; 'Peeling out and high in the reasons you're worth knowing.' Their project exceeds what I'm assuming it had been on paper - & thus, it has success.

Something I have come to learn about the general demographic of the userbase here is: 1. They (usually) don't like albums by British artists 2. They (usually) don't like post 2000 albums Why this is the case is just beyond me, because both have so much amazing music to offer. And this album, despite having never heard it before today, has become an instant favourite of mine. The blend of art rock with electronic and progressive soundscapes is just brilliant, and the album remains perfectly unpredictable and really keeps you guessing as to the direction it's going in next, and always pulling through with something you didn't expect, but that still sounds great.

was scared at first but then i realized theyre gunnin for a neu!/stereab sorta vibe

This was pretty good. Not at all what I expected. Noisy yet melodic.

3/5

Well I’m hooked

Started well, but soon devolved into blandness.

No way I will listen to this.

It wasn’t bad

This is an album I really wanted to like. The genre, the era of electronic music, the album cover (god, it's so cool)... all signs point to a sonic masterpiece. Or, at the very least, something to which I could give a respectful nod and create a vague mental note to tell my friends, "Hey guys, look, I listened to something post-2000 today! And it was pretty good!". But alas – it was not good. Pretty bad, in fact. The first three tracks are actually fairly promising, showcasing repeated layered synths (à la Daft Punk or, at a stretch, Pink Floyd) and decent singing. The album opener, Negative Space, is a fantastic track, setting the tone for what would ideally follow. But the energy begins to dissipate with the lengthy interlude Ullswater, and for the next three songs disappears completely. The Soft Season / Opener / Each Time We Pass is a brutally slow album midsection. The singing is either absent – leaving a barren landscape with hardly anything to catch the listener's attention – or it's present, but not very good. By the time you've reached the end of the tunnel with the song Boxing Day, it's hard to pick up the pieces. Boxing Day itself is a fairly good nu-rock/experimental track, and Shortcoming is a surprisingly gritty hard-rock song to end the album on a high-energy note. It's between a 1 and a 2 for me. I've chosen a 1 because there are countless other, better albums that could've been chosen from this era of music. A Moon Shaped Pool, Blackstar, WWAFAWDWG, NFR... But Microshift? I think I could die without having listened to this. It could be worse, sure, but I feel it's too early to tout the importance of a (comparatively) anonymous electronic album released just seven years ago. 1/5 Key tracks: Negative Space, Static Resistance

I'd give this a 3.5. I want to listen again.

I actually really liked this one even though the beginning is weird

Never heard of them but first listen quite enjoyable.

Meh

Rätt bra!

First? 3,5 /5 Again? 3/5

I had never heard of Hookworms prior to exploring this list, which is surprising, as I considered myself to be very aware of pretty much any major new release, and apparently this was their final album. I quite like this type of modern Krautrock (or faux-krautrock, given this is a british band). Groovy and psychedelic. Very curious inclusion. Key tracks: Negative Space Ullswater

I had no preconceived ideas about this because I hadn't heard of the band, Hookworms, nor the album, Microshift. I was curious so hear why an album released so recently could be so impactful and great that it can make the list. It started slowly, but really upped the beat on the second track and it continued with a satisfying mix of indie rock and electronic beats. A few tracks reminded me of Arcade Fire and the Postal Service and overall it was varied enough to keep my interest up. It started to drag a bit towards the end, but the heavy bass on several tracks kept it feeling like the party wasn't over yet. I generally liked it and while trying to separate serious abuse allegations versus the art can be difficult, I didn't read about the issues with the lead singer until after listening the first time. Now it's weighing on my mind while listening again, but it's still a worthwhile listen and this will probably remain their last album. (Minus one star for MJ for being a dick)

good, interesting

ez egészen izgalmas volt, a krautrock-hangzást nagyon adom pl. valahogy mégsem mozgatott meg, szóval lehet, hogy még visszatérek hozzá.

Again, questioning the validity of this being on a list of "must hear" albums. Really? It's just overly synth-heavy bland techno pop, and it's too new to be an influence on much of anything. The freneticism of most of the tracks is also anxiety inducing.

Pleasant yet forgettable; good background music. I don't think this really merits inclusion on the list. It's almost like LCD Soundsystem trying to perform while sleep deprived.

The Hooks!!! This album was funky but an interested choice? As they only have 6k listeners on Spotify but I was happy to listen. I was nervous it was gonna be rudimentary EDM like MJ Cole according to their bio but they actually had fun beats and the lead vocalist had a nice voice.

2018 is a really wonky year for the book. 3 albums in my edition, this, Kacey Musgraves and Chris. In a year when Mitski's Be the Cowboy, Liars' Joy as an Act of Resistance, Janelle Monae's Dirty Computer, Low's Double Negative came out. All of which make a lot more sense. I'd probably only argue for Kacey out of the three, despite not being my cup of tea. A difficult to justify inclusion then, but an interesting start to the first song, and a really decent album art. Begins to lose its way more or less the second the singing start. I was ready for 45 minutes of weird noise electronica and that would have been fine. The singing isn't necessarily bad, it's just kind of passable, and 'pop-edgy'. Sort of making an attempt to sound like The Rapture or something more underground New York post punk band but not fully committing. There are some decent enough motorik rhythms to tickle my fancy, and I'm reasonably engaged throughout. After it ends however I cannot remember a single melody, and that's after two listens right through. The Postal Service record would be a far superior inclusion for this sort of album that feels bedroom produced on a computer with singing. And then I go on Wikipedia and basically all that's written about the band is sexual abuse allegations against the singer from a former band member, which didn't go anywhere, but the band broke up the next day and deleted their entire social media presence. Which is curious. But ultimately this record definitely doesn't feel important enough for me to go digging. Kinell, Dimery. Stick the Mitski record in here in the next edition instead will you? 2.

It's good but I am strangely not fussed. I find it weirdly forgettable

What a pleasant surprise! I wasn't aware that this band existed, wonderful mix of indie and electronic music without sounding like a 2010's cliché.

72/100. Microshift by Hookworms is a good record with a strong first half. The blend of krautrock, psychedelic, and pop elements is fantastically produced and works really well. However, the second half feels unfinished and somewhat messy in terms of mixing. A track like "Boxing Day" left me confused by the end, almost disrupting the flow of the album.

Some fine moments.

Favorite Track: Negative Space

Decent. I hear a lot of Stereolab and Animal Collective, two bands I got deeply into in 2024. I might come back to this, but I'll probably rather reach for the above bands or MGMT, LCD Soundsystem, Hot Chip etc. instead. The allegations against the singer do dampen my enjoyment of the album, particularly for some of the self-pitying lyrics contrasted with his alleged behaviour. I might track down some of the other band members more recent projects though.

A lot of it sounded like the Pointer Sisters song for Beverly Hills Cop. The rest was like dreamy background music for a movie set in a spa.

Frénétique, aérien, traitement des voix: distantes, presque noyées dans l’ensemble, présence de cuivres. L’écoute m’a stimulée et intéressée.

This album list confuses me sometimes. How the hell did someone on the team making the list discover an album like this and deem it necessary enough for someone to listen to before their death? How could they look at all of the album from the late 2010s and determine that Microshift by Hookworms is more important and/or better than albums from actually iconic artists like Tyler, The Creator, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, and Billie Eilish? I don't get it! Whatever. At least the album is decent. Microshift isn't a bad album. It's just a weird inclusion for a list like this. Is there really anything that this album provides that I can't get from something like an LCD Soundsystem album? I don't think there is. The singing is fine. The writing isn't bad. The songs are okay. Admittedly, the style of this album is good. It's just not original or unique enough to be on this list. I know I should try to rate these albums by how much I actually like them, but I have to admit that justification (or the lack thereof) of an album's inclusion on this list has absolutely played a part in how I listen to some of these albums. I'm sorry Hookworms... is what I would say if your singer wasn't (allegedly) a creep. The album's fine, I just don't particularly care for it. It's not a crime for existing, but I seriously question its inclusion on this list. 3/5.

Despite featuring only 9 songs, they all varied wildly. Lots of crazy synths, bass, and other funky sounds. I can't say I liked all of it, but most of the songs were good. I feel like I'm landing at a high 3. Not quite a 4 in my book.

??

Enjoyable listen, a bit generic. The last songs in the album seem to be going for sensory overload.

4/5

Hookworms, huh? Never heard of them. Not a whole lot in the wiki about it. British rock band...let's see what it's all about.

This album has an awful opening riff. I thought for sure it was going to be a struggle to get through the album. Happily, it switched up after about 90 seconds, and the rest of the album was enjoyable and interesting. The music is multi-layered, has energy. Unfortunately the band is no more, due to alleged abusive behavior by the lead singer. I had never heard of them before today and now there is no future for them. But I am happy to know this album.

Yooo this album is really good. Bit mad they’re from Leeds and I’ve never heard them. Looks like they didn’t blow up massive but still. Love the heavier indie rock sensibilities mixed with the electronica/computer esq beeps and boops. Very cool album. I enjoy 💻

Not a bad album. I would've liked some more inclusions of albums that came out ten years before this that sounded pretty damn close to it. But they wanted to take the safe, euro centric approach. Would I listen to again? Maybe. Doubtful.

2/5

Actually really enjoyed it. Might listen again. It's also not some landmark album you need to hear before you die, it feels too young for this list. It wouldn't surprise me if it is removed in new versions of the book.

Mid….

Decent background music, made some chili 🌶️

Fun sounds; not necessarily the most memorable but I liked the album overall

This is perfectly fine and has some interesting features but it doesn’t feel “new” or “fresh” for 2018 indie/rock.

ребята хотели под хот чип закосить и меня провести, но нет, только в их мечтах

This didn't excite me. It's another forgettable album.

Didn't know about Hookworms before this. A lot of synths used around. I liked it. If you don't consider the lyrics, the tracks seem to merge together.

Pretty decent indie rock album to be fair! Enjoyed this one without it blowing my socks off!

I'd never heard of Hookworms before and I really enjoyed this! I'm not sure how much repeat-listen value this had for me, which is why I didn't rate it higher

Reminds me of Stereolab

Aikas nörtti. Kaipasin rosoa ja psykea vielä enemmän, jäi vähän indieksi. Parempi kuin Arcade fire kuitenkin. Hmmm, juuri ja juuri kolmonen, koska saatan palata tän bändin tuotantoon joskus.

Indietä spektrin (vieläkin) koukuttomammasta päästä.

Never heard of this one. Fun!

Really strange music

I wasn't sure what to expect here, never heard of this band and never even thought it would be something this book would have included, even more seeing that one of the members eventually went on to be on Yard Act, one of the more "okay" bands of the past few years. So, color me surprised when this album was instead a really cool psychedelic album that's clearly inspired by bands like Animal Collective and Stereolab but manages to give it its own twist. The synth work and instrumentals here are so lush and wonderfully arranged but still grounded with driving bass and drums which makes the music feel as energetic as it is nicely composed. It's always albums like this that reminds me the thrill of listening to new obscure music, you never know what you're gonna get or hear but if it's good it's always gratifying

Great.

Quickly faded into the background and never returned.

Yeah I enjoyed it, couple skips though. Highlight: Ullswater

Tentative 4 stars because i did enjoy some of the music but a lot of it was pretty generic especially for this time period when everything sounded similar to this.

good vocals

ООООО вот это моя тема,такое мне нравится!!! кайфанула

Good enough songs, especially in the first half, just not sure why it’s here given everything else that came out in 2018… Will be upset if like “Be The Cowboy”, TBHC, “Little Dark Age”, or “Sex & Food” aren’t here but this is.

At its best, it sounds like a less ambitious Animal Collective. At its worst, it’s ambient sketches of songs that go nowhere and sound incomplete (especially Boxing Day which just cuts out with no warning) Most of the time though it’s just middle of electronic-tinged alt-rock that sounds like every other song from a 2010s FIFA soundtrack. A really underwhelming inclusion, especially considering how few albums from post-2005 have made it onto these revised editions

Not great. Not terrible.

This was pretty innovative. I dug the hard driving beats that felt like they were never going to stop.

Strong Stereolab vibe wearing dirty white gloves, scarlet tunics and missing bearskin caps.

Man, did those first 30 seconds have me worried. But it turned out to be a very unjustified worry. In fact, just the opposite. Everything after that intro was fantastic. I had completely missed Hookworms’ 8 year career in the 2010s, Wiki calls them neo-psychedelia, but Hookworms has a lot of diverse influences in 2000s alt and indie rock. Radiohead and TV on the Radio and more ripple through “Microshift,” but they distill all of that into a sound still their own, and one that is very approachable (which those two aforementioned bands often aren’t). I’m on the fence between 4 and 5 stars, but I’ll give it the boost as a new discovery I’m happy to have encountered. I’ll have to check out the rest of their work.

As the children say, bruh…this album cooks! Holy shit great stuff!! MB and MJ are my synth boys!!!

Not bad for electronic music.

Interesting digital music.

The fact that this is on the list is unjustified for me.

Initially I was pretty meh on this one, but as it has played out it really has grown on me. The singer reminds me of Styx and the instrumentals at times recall of some brighter indie Lotus songs. I'd say this isn't something I loved, but I grew to enjoy and could see myself coming back to again for a summer drive. Solid 4 / 5

A+ album cover. This album rocked. Felt like a mix of Arcade Fire, MGMT, and Kraftwerk. Was especially bumping to "Opener". Boxing Day and Reunion took me out of it a bit because I was on a run listening to this, but Shortcomings brought it right back. Contemplated a high 4, but this album deserves a 5 because I certainly want to come back to it at some point. Definitely on a heater right now!

I really liked the background synthy jaunts that were going on in that whole. I am surprised that this band didn't catch on more with how groovy this whole album sounded...unless all of their other albums suck, then that would make sense.

This album is wild. So many sounds happening, in a good way. Really digging it. The Soft Season reminds me of Animal Collective. This was a weird but fun one. Pretty different than what I've heard which I appreciate. Will probably try to dig into these guys a bit more.

Well what an absolute banger of an album from a band I'd never heard of, & never would have without this list. I was 62 when this came out ffs!! & it's totally brilliant there's not a track on it that isn't 5 stars & I've already played it again.

Meh - not bad but not blowing me away.

really good indie rock/noise rock album. 4.5 in my book, will listen some more.

Very nothingy. A few tracks were ok but it’s leaving no impression and the band name is aversive. High 2 to low 3, rounding down because if you name your band after an intestinal parasite I’m not inclined to help you…

GOSTEI, VOU OUVIR MAIS!

Cool.

I enjoyed their indie sound.

Incredibly boring. I thought it might have been revolutionary in its days. But the days were in 2018? I don't understand why it's a must listen.

I was dreading this album after the first couple minutes of the opening track, but I ended up really enjoying it! Some progressive stuff mixed with more standard indie fare, it checked more than one box for me. Not sure if I'll dig into this artist more, but I enjoyed this album. Notable Tracks: - Negative Space - starts off weird but picks up midway and gets real catchy - Ullswater - Opener - to have this song mid-album, the hypocrisy! - Shortcomings 7/10

Quirky, not in a bad way, but a curious addition to this list.

It's been a few days and I keep coming back to it. Updating my rating from 4 to 5.

I actually really enjoyed this album. It felt uplifting and like life altering in a way… It felt like I was flying and like just beautiful.

Like Spiritualized....but 20x better? I'm getting a little hint of Flaming Lips with better singing and more direct melodies. Like everyone else, I'd never heard of this band (and after perusing their brief history never will again, alas...yeesh...) but swirling melodic keyboard-laden tunes is something I'm definitely into. Album loses a bit of momentum near the end (esp. "Boxing Day" which might be the only skippable song) but I'll definitely listen to this again. 7/10 4 stars

Ok

First listen. Ok I guess.

The music sounds like New Order playing an Amon Duul II album (post punk, electronica, and krautrock genre mix). A very engrossing experience. While there are no "bangers", the album as a whole has a great flow and really works as just that - the album as a single piece of art, rather than a collection of songs.

i liked this way more than i expected

What would you call the british The Postal Service? Unfortunately I thought this would be a funny joke but now i'm on the wikipedia page for Post Office Act 1969 .... Pretty enjoyable, good soundtrack for an afternoon at work.

had no previous knowledge of this, liked it enough to listen to more hookworms

why is "Opener" track five this was pleasant enough but did it need to be here?

Basically they found the market is for 7 minute MGMT songs, though I can’t fathom who that might be.

Pleasantly surprised by this one. The vocals were meh but overall the sound was pretty interesting.

The actual album was good. Finding out about the band was not. 7/10

Totally new band to me. Once again first half of the album was better than the last. More or less nondescript music for me. No points.

Apparently there is great adversity, bad luck, musical growth, excellent production and producers involved, but also they've been quite the pet of the indie scene. The music sounds like eletro-influenced indie pop with some guitars thrown in to me. Not really music that I'm fond of. These similar soundscapes with less of a hurry and synth vibes, would be reminiscient of Slowdive, whom I do like, but as it was it is just some aural background canvas for me.

I really use to enjoy this album and band. But the lead singer is an abuser so I can't bring myself to listen to it. As a record I'd give it a 4. But I can't divorce the art from the artist on this one.

It was fine. Not very memorable

Not sure why it's here. But i love the sound. Opener is nice, everything is nice. This one can be on repeat and i would not mind.

I liked it at the start, then there was a huge lull and then they pulled it back a bit. At times it sounded like a BTEC Broken Social Scene. Overall not bad, but I wish they’d have kept that energy from the first few tracks up

I'd never heard of them before but I loved it.

Love a lot of the music. Really put off by the vocals though. And isn't this guy an abuser?

Easy to forget

Strong start and lost its way later.

This album and band passed me by, and on a listen to this it doesn’t suprise me, pretty forgettable to be honest in my humble opinion

2018, a simpler time when WFH was a crime Pre pandemic pre-post-punk being endemic Catchy songs from Leeds Just what a dreary Tuesday needs And what a lovely cover indeeds

Great songs with fun sounds

Very middle of the road indie psych dance record from the 2010s. It was fine, nothing wrong with it, nothing great about it.

This is the newest album I've gotten, 245 days in. All bands that sound like this, sound exactly like this! Can't tell the difference between any of them. I'm bored

The most interesting and likely the best of the “modern” albums I’ve listened to on this list so far. Every song is sonically pleasing and has a lot to like. It’s a good mix of rock and electronic.

Great album. Reminds me of something but couldn't put my finger on it

Never heard of it. Kind of like the Dadaist derived cover art. Don't like the name "Hookworms." Actually, I might have heard of this... NOT GOING TO READ ABOUT IT NOT GOING TO READ ABOUT IT NOT GOING TO READ ABOUT IT NOT GOING TO READ ABOUT IT Every time I read. about the album it taints my judgement, especially when it's stuff I haven't heard of. Starts off very kraut-rocky. Love it. Seems pretty positive. SInger is singing, has a Gary Numan or OMD vibe. Starts belting out a bit like so many other alt-rock, over emotional singers though, like LCD Soundsystem, Modest Mouse, Snow Patrol, etc. (Where did that sound start? hmm...) Some interesting post-punk stuff here and there, but nothing that says “must hear before you die.” A little derivative, even. The book sometimes seems to include stuff like this just to remain contemporary and sell more editions, possibly. …. AAAAANNND then I read about it. ☹️

Some good some Boring. Made the mistake of looking the band up. Yikes

Partially not boring

Interesting, kind of a mix of modern indie rock with New Wave?

I'm convinced that Robert Dimery has listened to only 10 albums since 2017, and every single one automatically gained a spot on this list. I mean, this is a perfectly alright record with some interesting and even pretty accomplished production, albeit with a definite lack of distinct personality and purpose. It's kind of cool as an underappreciated project, but how that got it its spot on the list as opposed to all those other great, missing albums from the same year is nothing short of perplexing.

Edit: I was clearly feeling generous by giving it a 2, but this is bad. I don’t think there’s a universe in which I need to hear this before I die.

Hidden gem

ei tarpeeksi klariteettia ja työntääkseen albumi kokonaisena muottiin.. Matoja siellä täällä ei ole microshiftejä.. vaan macroshiftejä ei saisi sellaisia olla vaan koheesio.. ei tartte olla surkea albumi kuten the darkside of the moon missä kaikki kappaleet ovat sama kappale ja soitatnta useaan kertaan.. mutta jos järki päähän kuiteskin...

I did enjoy this one. It was a bit flat at times though. Not sure why it’s on this list.

Solid, but non-transcendent indie/alt-y rock blending math rock, chillwave and slowcore, and the odd shoegazing bit. Stereolab is the obvious comp, in terms of kids having fun with synthesizers and sequencers, but making the comp would flatter MS. It's all a touch too synth-y, as well as being occassionally over-reaching. What gets catchy doesn't stay catchy, which is why one is a bit surprised not to like it more. "Shortcomings," last track, is quite good, easily best song, with some New Order and DCFC overtones. Editors damn with faint praise, which feels about right.

I guess 2, ambient music

gotta respect robert dimery for actively seeking this out and adding it in instead of better 2018 albums that people have actually heard of

È proprio noioso raga, non succede niente di interessante

Never heard of them before. It was enjoyable, but nothing that new or unique (in 2018) that I would have had to hear before taking the final slumber.

Quite the fun album. Reminds me a bit of MGMT. Would definitely re-listen.

This is pleasant but nothing special. There are moments when I thought it was going to be more interesting than it was, particularly the tracks with a more electronic bent. However, the guitar parts of the album have a faint whiff of the landfill about them. Ullswater was probably the only song I'd go out of my way to listen to again.

While the sound of mid-2010s indie rock/pop was done to death, and rightfully gets shit on from time to time, I'll give credit where credit is due when I believe it was done well - and IMO this album is one of those times. The electronic elements also give me Beach House vibes which I am absolutely here for.

Neat

It's an ok album but unfortunately lacking in hooks and earworms. It went by without being too taxing but didn't leave the experience feeling anything much

Other bands do this sound better

This is real nice

Actually I kinda liked it. I think I need to give it another listen to fully grok it.

Very neutral. Not bad or good

Microshift is a baffling crossbreed between that public radio late 2010's indie pop sound (wonder why) and heavy Stereolab influence in both choice of warm, analog synths and an eternal debt to krautrock and weird library music instrumentation. as both a product of their time and still firmly driven by bands like The American Analog Set and Broadcast, Hookworms intrigue me to no end. i had no idea this combination would even work -- like cheddar cheese and apple pie. aside from the somewhat grating "Boxing Day", i don't think there's a single skip on this thing. a delight, and one that i argue deserves to be on the 1001 Albums list more so than three solo Moz records. still, nothing good can stay. ever. nothing good ever happens and if it does, ohohoho buddy, hold onto your shittin pants, cause you're about to learn a valuable life lesson.

Album 578 of 1001 Hookworms - Microshift (2018) Rating : 2.5 / 5 I believe this is the newest album on the list and I can only wonder why it is here. It is an album and it doesn't totally suck. Let's check back in 20 years and see if anybody remembers it.

Weinig namen voorgeschoteld gekregen waar ik echt nog nooit van had gehoord, maar dit is er toch één. Na een klein beetje onderzoek lijkt het wel weer een volledig uit de lucht gegrepen keuze om een album van ze mee te nemen in de lijst. Enfin, we gaan er maar weer voor, met een 'neutrale' blik. Allereerst moet ik zeggen dat het een bijzondere mix aan rock-elementen is, van new wave, tot post-punk, tot shoegaze, tot electro. Noem maar op. En veel van die elementen slaan altijd wel aan bij me. En in mijn ogen is de unieke twist dat het ondanks die eclectische en complexe mix toch gewoon aanvoelt als een lichtvoetig indie pop bandje, in het straatje Death Cab For Cutie en Phoenix. De stem van de zanger draagt hier zeker aan bij. Maar hierdoor voelt het wel alsof het een band is die nog in z'n puberteit zat en nog erg opzoek was naar z'n ultieme sound. Ik was wel benieuwd geweest wat ze nog hadden bereikt als ze door waren gegaan na dit album. Nu blijf ik het vooral bij vlagen 'aardig' vinden, maar gaat het ook vooral nergens naar toe. Vreemde momenten ook op het album voor instrumentals, waardoor de drive - waar al nauwelijks sprake van was - er helemaal uit was. 6/10 Highlights: Static Resistance The Soft Season

Compleet onduidelijk wat dit album doet in de lijst van 1001 albums. Microshift is een plaat uit 2018 en kan dus teren op drie decennia alternative en indierock. Want Hookworms klinkt op deze plaat als veel andere rock-bands. Met name door de drone-sound klinkt Microshift als bands als Spiritualized, LCD, Hot Chip, etc. De gitaar-riffs doen me denken aan bijvoorbeeld Franz Ferdinand of the Strokes. De stem van de zanger lijkt op die van Brandon Flowers, van the Killers. Waar sowieso de muziek veel gelijkenissen mee vertoond. Dus, uniek? Nee, absoluut niet. Populair? Nee, slechts 2 nummers halen de 1 miljoen streams op Spotify! Matige muziek dan? Ook niet! Ik ga hier eigenlijk best lekker op. 7/10 Highlights Negative Space Static Resistance

'Opener' is a killer tracks, and I seem to recall 'Negative Space' being all over commercials at one point. But it might just be because there was a period in the 2010s where every indie-electro band tried to sound the same. Why are Hookworms included in the list? Absolutely no idea, and the wiki really does not help.

It’s good. It’s not great, but it’s good. There’s very little information on this record - and I have a hard time understanding why it should be a necessity to listen to this album.

Hvis was so fun and nice and interesting

# Album Name: Microshift # Artist: Hookworms # Rating: 2/5 # Comments: Never heard of these guys before. it surprised me when i read it was from 2018. Honestly, the album is completely forgettable. There wasnt a single song that stood out for me if im honest. Im not sure how its on the list. # Top Tunes: None. # Would I listen to it again? no

Contrary to the rather mediocre reviews from the community, I didn't think the album was that bad. It won't be part of my daily stream, but it was quite interesting in parts. 3/5

I really liked this! This is definitely my type of music. I wasn't blown away but I'm going to listen to it again and see if it grows on me even more. Edit: 2025-01-31, coming back to change this to a 5 because I recently rediscovered it and absolutely love it.

Didn't keep my attention. You get a 2.

Never heard of these guys before, but this was a decent little album.

This album sorta passed me by. I liked it ok, but also I don't really understand why this is on the list because it seems like Animal Collective or MGMT, but 7 years too late. 2.75/5

Albumi #88, 24.10.2024 Hookwormsin kolmas ja viimeinen albumi vuodelta 2018. Kiinnostavaa space rockia tai noise rockia soittava leedsiläisyhtye on mielenkiintoinen uusi tuttavuus iljettävästä nimestään huolimatta.

I think I’ll corroborate with the majority of reviews for this one : 1. I have never heard of this band. 2. I’m not sure why this is on the list, as it is neither culturally significant or innovative. 3. It is bland.

It was alright

OK.

Painfully forgetable

Decent background vibe. Enjoyed listening to it while working.

First song is amazing, second one is also good but the rest is kinda hit or miss for me.

Modern krautrock. Love it!

Good alt album. Pink Floyd isn’t at a few moments

Not really into that style, but not bad

This is a late-2010s rock album if I've ever heard one. It's sprawling and anthemic and a bit labored. I'm glad I've heard it, because I never would have otherwise, but I'm not sure I'll revisit. Someone somewhere will absolutely love this thing. Highlights: Ullswater, Boxing Day, Shortcomings

Was okay. Not a must listen by any stretch. 2/5

not sure why it's on this lsit, it's ok

I'm a little confused why this super obscure album was on the list but it wasn't bad. My favorite song was definitely the last one.

Guy is already in the dungeon but I'll extend the sentence a bit. This was very forgettable. Will I listen to again: 0%

Another run of the mill, assumedly British, indie rock project that will leave you scratching your head “why did I HAVE to hear this one?” (2.5/5)

I have no idea why this is in here. It's a good album, but I don't think they were doing anything remarkable on here. I read about them and I guess they got cancelled and broke up when they were peaking in 2018. This album isn't post-punk but this was when everyone was putting shapes like this on their album covers and calling it post-punk.

I liked the first few songs but it felt front loaded. Reminded me of the band Does It Offend You Yeah. From the 4th song on it was pretty meh, Shortcomings was a bit better but too little too late. Also probably the most questionable pick I've had so far, a 2018 release with less than 2M listens on the top song - how many of those were from people following this list? Seems like a friend of the editor. Favorite songs were: 1. Negative Space 5/10

This put me much in mind of Tame Impala, and I was never that big on Tame Impala. It was fine, but I'm just not a fan of that flavor of psychedelic revival. No real standout tracks, and none that I strongly disliked. 5/10 Album cover: (B-) It's a cool graphic, but it really looks like a graphic design student project. It feels a bit overly "designy". Also the trippy orb again reminds me of that Tame Impala album cover.

This is an odd choice to have on this list. I've read before that the list tries to include bands & albums that were not hits, but they felt were very strong songwriting showings. This is likely one of those as I've never heard of this band or album. I really like the first four songs and the general flow of the album up until this point. It's ambient in a way that I enjoy. "The Soft Season" has very Bon Iver inspired sounds. The 'noise' with soft trumpets and other similar instruments in the background. I love Bon Iver so that sound is really doing it for me. I really like that the songs flow into one another so well. It reminds me a little of the M83 album "Hurry Up, We're Dreaming" in that way. "Each Time We Pass" wasn't as great for me and I didn't love the wailing noises on "Boxing Day". "Shortcomings" is a good ending to the album. This album wasn't too long and had some really good sections. It dropped off a little on songs five, six , seven and eight, but then came in strong again at the end. 7/10

It was fine. But not sure why this album was included in the list over countless other indie bands of the time with a very similar sound.

Brian Eno meets the strokes

Background vibes

Meh

Never heard of them but not bad

For as much as I think records like this shouldn't be on a list of this caliber, I wasn't entirely displeased with this thing by the time I was done. It's some good psychedelia and all those ambient droning intros and interludes admittedly sound great like with that 3-and-a-half-minute intro to 'Opener'. Vocally, the guy reminds me of the vocalists of groups like Animal Collective - it's melodically sound and leans into its pop-sensibilities. I also really enjoyed the duet, 'Each Time We Pass,' with those female guest vocals. I also thought the closing track was pretty neat. Yeah not too mad about this one - it's an interesting fusion of genres and super light on the ears. Can't say I was blown away though, by 2018 the sonic ideas presented here had already been exhausted in prior years.

More worms than hooks.

Pretty enjoyable overall. Standout songs: Static Resistance Ullswater Shortcomings

While I think this is a very left field pick for something out of the late 2010’s, it deserves to be here. I just wish there were more albums from its time. I hear a lot of Spiritualized in these guys. They do the same exercise of taking a musical idea and letting it grow its own atmosphere over a few minutes. The abrupt ending of the song Boxing Day was really cool, caught me off guard. And Reunion will be used in the ambient playlist going forward too. Hard working 3 almost a 4

Good

have I heard of this band? *googles Hookworms* oooooh that's how I know about Hookworms (derogatory). This is a very good example of the middle ground of "separate the art from the artist;" in some cases an artist's actions are so unconscionable there's no quality of work good enough that one could look past them; other times the work is so undeniable one can enjoy it while also holding the artist's ugliness in the other hand; and, in this case, the music is so just-fine that one person can tell me the lead singer abused them and I'm absolutely fine never listening to Microshift again.

not my taste

Very different but good.

Look, I love albums like this. Psychedelic music is one of my favourite genres and I like this album when I'm in a specific environment and headspace and after a specific vibe so yeah I'll be saving it for future plays. That being said, was it a masterpiece of motifs, bass lines, lyrics or production? No. There were definitely aspects to the tracks that I loved e.g. I have no idea wtf kind of instrument or effect was used at the start of Negative Space, it gives me a "someone flicking a rubber band against a metal bucket but make it reverb", but I did like it. I also enjoyed the bubble effect in The Soft Season but that song in general made me feel like Hookworm ripped off Sigur Rós so I have mixed feelings. The transition between Boxing Day and Reunion threw me off entirely and Shortcomings felt like a bit of a cliche song to end the album with lyrics wise. Overall probs a 4/5, was tossing up between a 3 but I genuinely did enjoy most of this.

Very much a 2000s indie rock sound, so I can't say it hasn't been done before, but it was done very well. A couple of certified bangers carried the album. Just don't try to Google the band's name

Interesting

I hadn’t heard of this band before, which always intrigues me with the more recent albums. After reading about the band I have a feeling the allegations stopped them really breaking through. Putting that aside this is a really Good album, good mix of indie dance rock, which I’m glad I listened to, not sure it will be one I’ll come back to Though, but time will tell.

Quite enjoyed this one, nice to listen to a modern album on the list that has a fresh sound. The singer's voice really reminds me of someone else though, and I can't figure out who. The album has some very interesting electronic instrumentation, and while it is a bit repetitive, it's a soundscape that I enjoy. It was a nice album to let wash over me, as different layers are added and removed. Seems like a pretty natural progression from stuff like Animal Collective and LCD Soundsystem in the 2000s.

Albums like this, with techno-beats that sound almost like a hum behind the entire length of the song, are incredibly fatiguing. I kind of hated this, but I also made it all the way through.

Noteworthy songs - 808080808 Magical Dream - Kinda catchy synth, but the rest is bland. Ancodia - Good background noise. Cobra Bora - Actually kind of cool, reminds me of Bomberman Hero. Pacific 202 - N64 vibes, but melody isn't great. Donkey Doctor - Nothing too special, weird ending. 808080808 - Really cool beginning. A little slow in the middle but stays interesting enough. Sunrise - Nothing remarkable. The Fat Shadow - Eerie. Very short.

Better than I expected. Some nice builds and sustains

No lo conocía, ni el disco ni al grupo. Pero no me atrapó. Olvidable para mí

When more people have opinions of your non-musical activites than they do of your music, it isn't a must listen to album.

Too new to be included. I could overlook that if it wasn't just a "meh" album. This will get yanked off this list within a decade.

Esta muy bueno, super sampleable y enérgico. 10/10

Chucha que bueno este álbum. 10/10

This was a new band for me, it was ok

It’s a solid album a bit boring in some places but generally a nice enough listen though the allegations against the singer kinda irk me. 3/5

Meh. Foster the People × Passion Pit × Animal Collective. Kinda derivative of better 2010s indie groups. Neat electronics tho

I'm pleasantly surprised by this, it has some energy and sounds unique enough to merit 4 stars. Especially considering that by this point feels like everything has been already done. As a whole album it's pretty consistent without becoming boring.

Microshift feels like a mix of The War On Drugs' indie sound mixed with an organ and some arcade/slot machine sounding sound effects. And boy do i love it for that. While this might be considered a noise album which a lot of people don't seem to like very much, this album managed to find a way to make the noise come together extremely well and make it sound absolutely beautiful at times. It also does help that the album is on the longer side when it comes to most of it songs which allows the album to grow on you a lot. Tracks 7 and 8 might have dropped the ball a bit when it comes to quality but they were the shortest songs making that not much of an issue. I think that this is a really great album that is really underrated. Best Song: Negative Space Worst Song: Boxing Day

Hmm, it’s somewhat interesting, although not really my jam.

This just felt like one long song. Didn’t find anything that really grabbed me.

This album grew on me, not fantastic, but got better as it went along.

Ok but nothing mind blowing

This was gorgeous all the way through, and I loved the energy

Microshift is the third studio album by Hookworms, originally released in 2018. This was some pretty run-of-the-mill 2010s indie. Lots of electronic influence one here. I hear some Kraftwerk and even some Spiritualized influence. The songs are alright. Nothing really stood out to me as amazing. This sound was a dim-a-dozen in 2018. This is the most recent release by the band listed on Spotify. Their monthly listeners is fairly low, too. It seems they've been inactive for a while. I was curious as to why this band seemed dead. Reading through their Wikipedia and... yeah. Pretty much what we've come to expect from many modern bands unfortunately.

It's actually quite good. Not unique or innovative but solid with all the notes in the right place. Not a 1001 album but ok.

like the strokes but less interesting overall. pretty good but not really elite like mr casablancas

Wasn't sure what to expect once the first song started with all sorts of old school electric rhythm sounds only for it to transition into a very Hot Chip, LCD Soundsystem, !!!, MGMT mix of early 2000's indie dance punk. There's a certain nostalgia I got from this record This is my first experience with this band but I'll likely be digging into the rest of their catalog in the future. Check out "Static Resistance", "Opener" and "Each Time We Pass" 4/5

Music was pretty neat. I like this kind of rock. Do not look the band up if you can't separate the art from the artist.

Decent and different.

Actually really liked the composition of this album from 2018, good song blending and had an enjoyable retro synth sound. Very under-listened

Neo-psychedelia, space rock, noise rock, drone rock. Muy chulo. Un poco Claps your hands and say heah, pero con más guitarra.

Chaotic, art house electronica. one star because no stars is not an option.

Oh boy, another mid British rock band I’ve never heard of! :/ Oh hey, there is a connection to Joanna Gruesome’s vocalist Lan McArdle. That’s one of my favorite modern bands! :) Oh no, the connection is that Lan made some extremely credible sexual assault allegations against the vocalist of Hookworms public! :(

Pretty good I liked it. Music had already been done. Yet still cool they keep up after 40 years and keep doing it right

A mix of neo-psychedelia (whatever that is), space rock, noise rock, and drone rock - think OMS meets Joy Division meets Kraftwerk meets Snow Patrol. I quite liked it, especially "Opener".

I fucking love phych-rock

Beautiful layers and textures

Energetic and catchy. It has a lot of sounds-like moments. Good vibes

Pleasant enough - I can imagine watching them at a festival, with an ice cold beer in hand.

Took me by surprise. Didn't know them/it and really enjoyed it. Shades of LCD Soundsystem and Tame Impala with a rock twist. Into the library it goes!

Nobody has heard of this band. Who knows why they're on this list. It's a decent album. Off brand Hot Chip. But not list worthy.

If The Postal Service grew up and married Devotchka and was best friends with Moby and Architecture in Helsinki

Never heard of them before. I like the multilayered music, some nice sound pads there. Each track is quite unique, in pace, volume and vocal delivery. Will likely return for a re-listen.

2.5☆/5 07.13.2024

#50 - I quite enjoyed this, I think the album is extremely well produced. I'd like to come back to it and pay more attention to the lyrics. Reminded me a bit of Hot Chip.

Meh ..

Didn't love it

Hookworms is an album with consistent vibes. The feelings, colors, and moods persist throughout the recording, making it feel as a solid entity. If it was not a straight A, it is a great experience.

3 decent disliked the vocals

Enjoyed it, but kinda sounded like something I might make with a long weekend and a new bong.

Hm. An odd entry in this collection, although I was a bit disappointed that the tantalizing Daft-Punk-like opening riff to the album settled into a less interesting song (although I like the use of the term "negative space"). Overall, this seems fine as an album, but not particularly distinctive, and it feels like this album's release was probably a lot more impactful to Hookworms fans than everybody else. I did enjoy "Ullswater" and "Opener" from start to finish, and with nice transitions between their surroudning tracks. But overall I guess I'm not all that drawn to their mix of emo-rock and electronica, if that's a fair description of their style. Wikipedia wasn't much help in figuring out why this album (or band) was included, with one of the shortest album entries I've seen so far. I *did* like reading a largely indecipherable summary by a music critic (referring to their 2011 EP release): "an epic 26 minutes of sub-Zabriskie Point ambient road-movie heat haze-on-the-road sonic wipeout of the post-Loop variety." I'm not sure whether this album continues that vibe or not, as I'm not even sure about most of the quote's references, but it sounds kind of cool. I couldn't find an online copy of the "1001 albums" book to figure out why Robert Dimery wanted to include the album, but most of the Metacritic-sourced critics' reviews suggest that this album was a transformative leap for the band, but from where and to where is a mystery (to me). Also a bummer to read that the band abruptly disbanded not long after this album was released, largely based on a social media storm surrounding accusations of sexual assault by the lead singer. Not the way anyone wants to go, but also not the way anyone wants to be treated.

never heard of them before and despite the awful band name and album title, I really enjoyed this! Sort of surreal, sort of ambient, sort of rock adds up to a mellow and interesting album. Easy on the ears without being boring.

Some nice moments in an overall nothing album

I actually remember listening to "The Hum" when they sent it in college and enjoying it so am surprised this band is making an appearance on this list. Particularly with such a recent album. That being said, it's pretty solid. Cool use of electronics in a new wave(New Order) on the start of Negative Space. Gets a little more psychedelic/garage-y over time. "Each Time We Pass" and "Soft Season" are really pretty excursions but otherwise there seems to be a formula of a fairly midtempo/driving beat and a jam/hook the band will play on until they get all their ideas out. Not in a bad way by any means but some experiments work better than others. This will make me upset if this list doesn't have a Ty Segall or Thee Oh Sees record as this band feels like a decent band within the genre but not as groundbreaking. Good record otherwise.

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