Divodark

DeRank : 2,29
DeAge™ : 7490 days • Here since 5 december 2005
Mastodon Cold Dark Place
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I also listened to Toe to Toes. It surprised me and I liked it. In fact, I’ll go further; I think I prefer this Mastodon to the ones from the last three albums (which I find rather negligible). I need to listen to the rest, but I've only seen positive reviews. I ordered the record, it should be arriving soon. Wonderful artwork, beautiful cover (and back). The review is good too, well done.
The Killers Wonderful Wonderful
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Nice, I'm really enjoying it. A clear step forward compared to Battle Born. Not that Battle Born was bad, but it lacked that typical electronic aftertaste of the Killers. This feels much more inspired; I never even had to hit the forward button, zero filler. The trilogy of Rut-Life to Come-Run for Cover is exceptional, but Out of my Mind, which isn't mentioned too often, is nice too, along with the closing piece (Have All The Songs Been Written?) featuring Mr. Knopfler on guitar. The cover is atrocious.
Counterparts You're Not You Anymore
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Always liked them. As mentioned in a past review, I wore out the vinyl of Tragedy Will Find Us. Consequently, I was eagerly anticipating this new work, especially curious about what would come after the departure of... practically the whole band. I've only given it 2-3 listens (one of which was distracted while wandering around the city). Positive impressions, but I still have to form a solid and definitive opinion. The review, as usual, was very enjoyable. I didn't know an ex-Hundredth had joined the band.
PS: nice digression on the post-summer music routine and about one's favorite band, the one with a distinctly autumnal mood.
Foo Fighters Concrete And Gold
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I've always had a soft spot for the good Grohl. Someone who has never taken himself too seriously but ends up making really enjoyable albums. Far from being masterpieces, mind you, but they are quite listenable. I basically find at least 2-3 high-level tracks in every Foo Fighters album. Regarding this one, it seems to be a great blend of the classic sounds of the band with some new ingredients. "Run" is nice (and brave) and reminded me of "White Limo" (from the beautiful "Wasting Light"). "Sunday Rain" sung by Taylor Hawkins is surprising, and "La Dee Da," "Dirty Water," and "Arrows" form a solid trio. I still haven't figured out whether I consider it superior to "Sonic Highways" or not (I'm curious to read your opinions), but overall, this "Concrete and Gold" can be given a thumbs up.
A very pleasant review, well written as usual, with a good analysis of the album in question. Just one question, Grant: you speak quite highly of it, and then you give it 3 stars?
PS: I'm going to dust off my Foo Fighters t-shirt from the closet :D
Brand New Science Fiction
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Well, there's no point in repeating myself by saying that I believe The Devil and God is the best emo album of the last 17 years. Daisy didn't have the same impact, and when an album comes out after so many years, the risk of producing something trivial is huge. I won't hide the fact that upon first listen, this Science Fiction left me a bit perplexed. However, with more listens, it grew on me; lyrically, it's the most "heavy" and oppressive album by Brand New. I'm not exaggerating when I say it's the best album of 2017 for me.
Death From Above 1979 Outrage! Is Now
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Never listened to them and currently don’t even feel curious to do so, but let me say, I love these reviews with (strictly emo) glimpses of past youth. A 5-star review for me.
Seth MacFarlane I Griffin
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My favorite animated series, nothing compared to the Simpsons (sure, I'm fond of them, but they've aged horribly). Basically, I like everything that MacFarlane does (even the spin-off The Cleveland Show, which didn't have much success). Now we await The Orville.
Childish Gambino "Awaken, My Love!"
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I got to know him after watching Atlanta (a TV series I recommend to everyone). The album is nice. By the way, in one episode of the series, you catch a glimpse of it (vinyl, of course) on a shelf in a villa where they're having a party. Clever guy, him.
Anyway, I decided to dive deeper into his discography, and I ultimately consider Because the Internet to be his best, most complete, and cohesive work. This one is less "rap-like" and bores me a bit. Redbone, however, is spectacular, and he is monstrous live.
Death Cab for Cutie Something About Airplanes
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I still like them, at least up to Codes and Keys. With the release of Walla, I think they lost a bit of their edge, and indeed Kintsugi is the only album of theirs that I found hard to digest. Great review.
Paramore After Laughter
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Honestly, I never liked them. I discovered them by chance with RIOT! and I didn't like it much, but Hailey also struck me :D Also, let's face it, Paramore has really become a one-woman-band. They've even had some good musicians play with them (Josh Freese, Ilan Rubin, and Aaron Gillespie among others). I tried to listen to the album, but it was truly bland as far as I'm concerned.
Great review ;D