Dodo's Album Reviews

  Hello everyone, welcome back to my blog. Today, I will be reviewing Skee Mask's sophomore release, Compro. This was the album that really put this man on the map. And it's not hard to see why. We open with Cerroverb. An ambient piece full of SFX, field recordings, bassy, yet lush synth pad washes, glitchy melodies here and there. An amazing opener to the album. Next we have Session Add with rumbling basses, mechanical SFX, melodic beeps and lush synth pads. Next we have the grooviest song on here, Rev8617 has delayed drum work, glitchy steel-like plucks, more lush synth pads. Around the middle, Skee Mask brings in a fatter bass and quiets down the main melody. And afterwards we return to the beginning of the track. 50 Euro To Break Boost is more beat oriented, but still contains your standard Skee Mask style pads. Via Sub Mids continues on the breakbeat style of the previous track, only here we find not that many memorable melodies. It's a good track, but it doesn't h...

WE'RE FINALLY TALKING ABOUT IT!!! Welcome back to my blog, and today we are reviewing The Money Store. If you're reading this post, then already know what this album is. We start with the incredibly catchy Get Got. The repeating synth notes, the explosive drums, the deep voice of Ride spitting cryptic bars. It's amazing. Now time for my favourite Death Grips song, depending on the day of the week. The Fever is much more aggressive compared to the opener. The swirling drone-like synths in the verse create such an atmosphere, then the dripping plucks in the pre-chorus, then those melodies on the chorus. And of course Ride's performance on here is absolutely amazing. Then we have Lost Boys, one of the quieter songs on here, but that does not mean it's bad. The electric buzzing that plagues this track, gives it a unique vibe. Then we have the mechanical voices that keep repeating the song's name. And as always, Ride is killing it. Blackjack is one of the most menaci...

Hello everyone, welcome back to my blog. Today, I will be reviewing Radiohead's sophomore release, The Bends. After the disappointment that was their debut, we find considerable evolution in this album. Much more memorable hooks and better moments. However, that can't be said about the opener Planet Telex, with some very annoying vocals, a bland sounding rock instrumental and little to no progression, leading to the four minute length of this track being rather forced. Same with the title track, with a very forgettable instrumental and barely audible vocals. But after those two, we get into the good stuff with High And Dry. The easy going instrumental, the soft vocals, they all culminate to create a nice, yet mellow song. But the saddest song on here has to be Fake Plastic Trees. A similiar instrumental to the previous track, but the vocal performance really sets it apart. We also find a more energetic section in the middle, later returning to the melancholy of the rest of the ...

  Hello everyone, welcome back to my blog. Today, I will be reviewing the debut studio album from Skee Mask, Shred. First of all, Skee Mask is a German ambient techno producer that appeared on the underground scene with this album. Let's see what is has to show... We open on Everest, a mostly ambient song with quiet SFX and synth washes cascading through the soundscape. Not a bad start. Hal Conv. has a subtle beat, with multiple melodic elements, such as synth pads and brief leads. Another pretty nice song. Autotuned is a highlight thanks to it's metallic sounding percussion and deep synth pad washes, also being a mostly beat driven song. Shred 08 is another beat oriented song, with much louder beats and less prominent synth pads. Backcountry has some really nice sounding synth pads. Another highlight of the album. Melczop 2 is a rather repetitive song, with not much to it. Zenker Haze Tank sounds a bit too light hearted for me. The beat is rather annoying too. Reshape is prett...

Hello everyone, welcome back to my blog. Today, we are reviewing the debut mixtape of experimental hip hop group, Death Grips, Exmilitary. First of all, Exmilitary is a Sacramento-based experimental hip hop trio, featuring MC Ride on vocals and lyrics, Zach Hill on drums and Andy Morin on synths and production. They popped onto the underground scene with this very mixtape. So let's hear what it has to offer... We open on Beware, as an interview of Charles Manson plays over a groovy bassline. THEN SUDDENLY... You are bombarded with loud synths and fuzzy guitars, as a man screams at you. MC Ride spits bars like no other man... because he screams them, and not like an emo trap metal Soundcloud song. He gives his all to scare you. The mixing is not good either, thus creating a sound distinct to this group. Next we have one of the most popular songs from Death Grips, Guillotine. With little to no melodies, just a quiet bass and 808 drums. It has Ride's vocals in the forefront, screa...

  Yup, we're reviewing Radiohead. Hello everyone, welcome back to my blog. Today, I will be discussing Radiohead's debut album, Pablo Honey. First of all, who is this band? Well, if you're reading this than you already know who they are. I don't have tell you who this band is, let's get into the review. We start with You, which sounds like a generic 90s grunge song. I'm going to just say it, this song is boring and overdramatic. Next we have the band's most famous song, Creep. Now, most Radiohead fans will absolutely hate this song, and so does the band. But, I must acknowledge that this song is pretty good. How Do You?   sounds really generic. Stop Whispering is boring. Thinking About You is actually pretty nice, given the use of weirder guitar plucks and calmer feel. Anyone Can Play Guitar returns to the generic sound. Ripchord sounds the same. So does Vegetable. And Prove Yourself. And I Can't. I'm not trying to be lazy here, the songs are just so...

Hello everyone, welcome back to my blog. Today, I will be reviewing Phoebe Bridger's sophomore release, Punisher. After producing and featuring on other artists works and creating an all-girls rock band, she finally released here second album in 2020. I enjoyed her debut a lot, so let's see how this holds up compared to her first record. DVD Menu is a short, but echoey song that features violins, filtered guitar plucks and other strings. A surprisingly moody opener. Then we have Garden Song with normal vocals, but heavily filtered guitar strumming. That is until we reach chorus, as the guitar sounds much clearer, and a guest vocalist brings in bass to the vocals. Kyoto is much more rock influenced song, with a very catchy horn tune. The title track is a very moody song with strings and more filtered guitar strums. Halloween may be another quiet song, but it has a bit more of a groove compared to the other softer songs. Chinese Satellite is a more rock influenced song, but it...