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| Quarterly Reflection (Winter)
This is what I have been jamming so far this year. This isn’t a comprehensive list as I have no interest in tracking down every record I gave a cursory listen, but is representative of what has dominated my attention. As far as 2015 releases go, if it isn’t in the list, I either haven’t heard it yet or didn’t like it. List is in alphabetical order. | | 1 |  | Geinoh Yamashirogumi
Ecophony Rinne
4.63/5 The beginning of a fantastic trilogy of new age records that focus on life and death, expressed through a myriad of cultural styles and genres. Each installment seamlessly weaves all elements together, but this one especially is incredibly focused. My review can be found here: http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/66557/Geinoh-Yamashirogumi-Ecophony-Rinne/ | | 2 |  | Geinoh Yamashirogumi
Symphonic Suite Akira
4.60/5 The second in the trilogy and the soundtrack to the incredible animated feat, Akira. The music is chaotic and energizing, yet also mournful and quiet. Despite its subdued pace and atmosphere, it is truly larger than life and easily ranks among the best film scores of the 80s. My review can be found here: http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/66385/Geinoh-Yamashirogumi-Symphonic-Suite-Akira/ | | 3 |  | Geinoh Yamashirogumi
Ecophony Gaia
4.75/5 The conclusion of the trilogy and, in my opinion, the best of the three. What starts as a warming darkness in Ecophony Rinne evolves into a vibrant expression of life. This record is so damn colorful and like any great album, does not remain confined to any one set of emotional states, but rather shifts freely between many that conflict. My review can be found here: http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/66313/Geinoh-Yamashirogumi-Ecophony-Gaia/ | | 4 |  | Kendrick Lamar
To Pimp a Butterfly
4.46/5 Given how much this one exploded into the stratosphere, I had no intention of giving it a spin so soon after it dropped, but I suppose a mixture of my curiosity and my love for Flying Lotus’ latest record (I listen to “Never Catch Me” about 6 times a week, at least) led to me trying it on for size anyway. No lie, this record is fantastic. It is not immaculate as some tracks don’t quite hit it home for me, but the majority of it is catchy as hell and Kendrick’s lyrics actually make sense to me which is a rarity in hip hop. In fact, it is partially because of his lyrics that “The Blacker the Berry” may end up being my favorite song of 2015. | | 5 |  | Panda Bear
Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper
4.11/5 The first track released, “Mr Noah”, had me incomparably excited for this record. Even though my first listen inevitably left me feeling disappointed, the record is nonetheless great and I have repeatedly returned to several tracks, chiefly “Sequential Circuits” and “Tropic of Cancer”. This is certainly not the best Panda Bear release, but there is a lot here to enjoy. | | 6 |  | Panda Bear
Tomboy
4.50/5 This record has really grown on me in the last year, due in part to “Mr Noah” captivating me so much. As much as I loathe this argument, this record requires multiple listens. So much here is buried under layers of sound that quite a bit will escape you at first. But I have found it is a fine onion that richly deserves my undivided attention. And I will admit that I have a big thing for tomboys and the title track so entirely captures those feelings so there is that. | | 7 |  | Ralph Vaughan Williams
Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
5/5 While this piece is really only known for the core melody that opens and ends it, this entire composition gorgeous. It is one of the few ‘classical’ works I can listen to from beginning to end without my attention wandering. It is a 20th century extrapolation on a theme by a 16th century composer, one of the best remembered of a time dominated by choral music. | | 8 |  | Sleater-Kinney
No Cities to Love
4.15/5 So this season of Portlandia was a bit of a let down. Some of the episodes were funny, like the Justin Long cameo as Lance’s father-in-law, but generally it was a step down from last season. Thankfully, Sleater-Kinney dropped a new record and it slays. “Bury our Friends”, “No Cities to Love” and “Price Tag” rock better and harder than anything else I have heard so far this year. | | 9 |  | Talking Heads
More Songs About Buildings and Food
4.45/5 I have been a fan of Talking Heads ever since I first started to listen music as a hobby (as a wee child in the late 90s). There are numerous songs by them I know like the back of my hand, despite not having listened to their early records in full until recently. Spurned on by my tour of David Bowie’s early works-which are every bit as great as they are remembered to be-I also took to tackling Talking Heads. 77 was a minor letdown, but More Songs about Buildings and Food is a true gem, rolling out classic after classic in its run-time. | | 10 |  | Tholen
Sternklang
4.58/5 Belonging to a genre with which I was unfamiliar before a week ago, Sternklang is pretty much something I have always wanted, but was unable to find. In fact, anytime I come across something that contains elements of what composes this record, it always diverts into shittily mixed thrash metal. I guess someone else heard those “filler” moments and decided to put them front and center and let them stand on their own. I am eternally grateful, because this shit is fucking creepy. Currently writing a review for it. | |
ScuroFantasma
03.31.15 | Nice, will check 10 and your review for it to when you decide to post it | LilLioness
03.31.15 | @Scuro It will be either tonight or tomorrow when I post it.
@OvDeath Will check. :) | PotsyTater
03.31.15 | deffs check that lost salt alb
also i think im gonna get 9 | LilLioness
03.31.15 | Lost Salt?
You should def get 9 and jam hard everything you see here. ;P | PotsyTater
03.31.15 | the thing ovdeath rec'd u
ive heard 4 thru 6 ill look into the others | LilLioness
03.31.15 | Damn, I fucking have the tab open and somehow I didn't recognize it when you said. smh. Yeah, I def will check it soon. | PotsyTater
03.31.15 | best sputter alb | LilLioness
03.31.15 | With the shit you put out? That is quite a feat! You got me expecting next level shit. | PotsyTater
03.31.15 | :3 | LilLioness
03.31.15 | Seriously, though I still jam that Black Alice. The Joan of Ark one. | RadicalEd
03.31.15 | Need to check that Geinoh Yamashirogumi stuff. Loved the akira soundtrack | LilLioness
03.31.15 | Yes, you do! xD There is still plenty more them I want to get to in the future. | PotsyTater
03.31.15 | yeah that all seems like radicaled type jams | LilLioness
03.31.15 | For a second there, I thought you made up a new word. | PotsyTater
03.31.15 | gypsy swag dictionary | RadicalEd
03.31.15 | proud to be part of the gypsy swag dict. | LilLioness
03.31.15 | Everyone needs gypsey swag dicks
I mean dicts | PotsyTater
03.31.15 | HAH | LilLioness
03.31.15 | The world would be a much better place. And there would be more dicks. | PotsyTater
04.01.15 | bump | LilLioness
04.01.15 | bumpin buts and bumping great music.
Also, happy April. | LilLioness
04.01.15 | Alright so change of plans. My Sunday review is now my Wednesday review and vice versa (so Sternklang will be Sunday). Half of the other review has already been written and honestly, what I want to do with Sternklang will require more deliberation and attention than I can give in a day. | ScuroFantasma
04.01.15 | Fair enough, gives me a chance to check it out before the rev :D | LilLioness
04.01.15 | Indeed. I recommend waiting until night time to check it. It is perfect night music. | PappyMason
04.01.15 | Cool list. Nice little title too! | LilLioness
04.01.15 | Thank you. Yeah, sputnik can be quite inelegant at times, so I decided to step up. :) Besides, using a title Q1 or such wouldn't be accurate as I haven't been listening to a lot of new releases this year. | LilLioness
04.07.15 | Edited the last score in. | ScuroFantasma
04.08.15 | Lioness when is the Tholen review happening? totally been waiting for it haha, album rules. | LilLioness
04.08.15 | My attention keeps fading, because of how fatigued I have been lately. Also, I have been futsing around with my writing writing. I am going to say this weekend, although it may get another delay if I keep getting inspired in my fiction writing. I will update soon.
And yeah, it does rule. |
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