Courtney Swain Between Blood and Ocean
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WatchItExplode
September 19th 2019


10526 Comments


I have no trouble seeing the allure of this gal. The album is quite varied and intriguing. Something in her voice doesn't sit well with me unfortunately, mainly evident in the most sparse tunes.

Lucman
September 21st 2019


5537 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

Ah, that's unfortunate. This album may have my favourite vocal performance of this year all around. Something about it sounds so vulnerable and shattered, especially on "Snowflakes" and "Helka."

WatchItExplode
September 21st 2019


10526 Comments


I'm usually endeared to vocal "flaws" or imperfections but idk...I havent given up yet

dmathias52
Staff Reviewer
October 11th 2019


1799 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound Off

Jamming this again to prep for new Bent Knee. Didn’t disappoint. So many SOTY contenders

zakalwe
October 15th 2019


40326 Comments


That new Bent Knee one is quite something

dmathias52
Staff Reviewer
October 15th 2019


1799 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound Off

If you like the Bent Knee, definitely check this one. It's not quite rock, at least not on the level of Bent Knee, but still really inspired and those insane vocals. And definitely rocks at points

Slex
October 23rd 2019


17317 Comments


This took its sweet ass time growing on me but man there’s something here

dmathias52
Staff Reviewer
October 23rd 2019


1799 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound Off

This is definitely a grower, no question about that. But when it hits, it hits hard

Slex
October 23rd 2019


17317 Comments


It has hit like a freight train

dmathias52
Staff Reviewer
October 24th 2019


1799 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound Off

Nice! My goal to convert this site one user at a time is slowly working

Slex
October 24th 2019


17317 Comments


Snowflakes is jaw-dropping

dmathias52
Staff Reviewer
October 24th 2019


1799 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound Off

That one has surprised me the most by probably becoming my favorite from here. It’s surprisingly catchy too, the chorus runs through my head constantly

Dewinged
Staff Reviewer
November 5th 2019


32191 Comments


Between this and Bent Knee she has owned the year for good. I am rejamming this one now and Don't Look At Me, the ending of Silver Needle and the chorus of White Trees are top notch material.

dmathias52
Staff Reviewer
November 22nd 2019


1799 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound Off

You didn't even mention my favorite songs from here (besides maybe Silver Needle) and I still completely agree.

Not sure if this is my AOTY or not, but I think my song of the year is going to come from it without a doubt. And it's still making a push.

Slex
November 22nd 2019


17317 Comments


I cannot stress enough that Snowflakes is just utterly astonishing

neekafat
Staff Reviewer
February 28th 2020


26758 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

yeah this is just stunning holy hell

dmathias52
Staff Reviewer
February 28th 2020


1799 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound Off

Yes Neeka! I think this is still my most played album from last year

neekafat
Staff Reviewer
February 29th 2020


26758 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Soooooo good

neekafat
Staff Reviewer
March 15th 2020


26758 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

this goes HARD

Lucman
April 27th 2020


5537 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

"Sweet Snow" is still one of the best songs I've heard in years. It's genuinely haunting and mysterious.



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