Some compelling songs and really nice riffs, but ended up not feeling as exciting or impactful as I was expecting going in. I also never really got into the singer’s voice.
First time listening to a live jazz album, not completely my cup of tea, but def didn’t dislike it.
Fave: Skin Deep
Did not expect to like this this much. Enjoyable from start to finish, great energy, great riffs, and beautiful chaos. Probably a low 5, but a 5 nonetheless.
Very very pretty album. Definitely the kind of thing I could image spinning on a record player while just chilling out for a full night. I loved how the vibe always kept switching between beautiful and almost funereal. Unfortunately, none of the album really stood out to me or stuck with me in a meaningful way, but still pretty good nonetheless.
Low 4.
Not sure this project is going to stick with me for a long time, but it did my daily commute quite nice. Very relaxing and fun project overall and my first foray into Senegalese music.
Favorite: Maacina Tooro
Least Favorite: Taara
Mid 3.
Pretty hot or miss album for me. Some songs were excellent and others just reminded me of how corny and aged a lot of rap from this time sounds to me.
Favorite Songs: Ladies First, A King and Queen Creation, Queen of Royal Badness
Least Favorite Song: Princess of the Possee
High 3
Some pretty great songs, but a lot of forgettable ones too. Still enjoyed my experience, but I don't think most of their stuff is for me.
Favorite Songs: Almost Cut My Hair, Helpless, Deja Vu
Least Favorite Song: Everybody I Love You
Mid 3.
Very intimate and melancholy in a way that reminds me of bedroom pop decades ahead of its time. I think the rough nature of the album ends up being hit or miss for me, but there’s enough standouts to make me consider revisiting in the future.
Favorite Songs: Things Behind the Sun, Parasite, Free Ride
Least Favorite Song: Know
Low 4.
Tough to know how I feel about this one. There are a few fantastic tracks on here but also a lot that ends up feeling kitschy or corny to me.
Favorite Songs: “Ready, Able”, “I Live With You”, “Foreground”
Least Favorite Song: “Two Weeks”
Low 3.
