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@kurapika_20

I really enjoyed this album, i went in blind so it took me by surprise what i heard. i was not expecting to hear such meditative record which i found it incredibly immersive with lots of its production aging ridiculous well. i loved how organic it sounded despite having lots of electronic production on it which was his aim reading up on what his vision was for this album.

the ambient sections on the album feel have this super warmth feeling to it. there is a spiritual feeling running through the whole thing without it becoming cheesy or too on the nose. the way album was composed especially it heavy use of synths made the album sound extremely modern in my opinion.

i especially loved the song power flower a lot with its chord progression and its jazzy production to create this super lush and alive sounding track. stevie’s vocals are also top notch as usual.

i also really enjoyed the song race babbling probably my favourite off the album, i always like hearing weird odd ball disco tracks so this one was right up my alley.

i was surprised to read that this album is considered misstep in his career, i know he was coming off ridiculous streak of albums but it takes true artist to make something like this which is truely commendable

overall i enjoyed listening to this will revisit this album in near future

There's something nostalgic about it's extremely lush, naturistic and serene vibes. The first tracks mood taking an ever-so-slight turn from dream to nightmare towards the end was a nice and extremely subtle touch, even if just for its subtlety, and I think gave an early impression that this isn't going to play out like some average ambient spa-core s***.

These ghostly Japanese chatter is certainly adding character. Second track in, it's giving me early '00s skeuomorphism. Third track just following on with this feeling, even more 00's with this tribal vocal. Whole album so far feeling like that movie The Beach with DiCaprio lol.

Track 4 'Atmospheric Healing' treading the lines of devotional music with this euphoric mantra style. Track 5 'Ballad' is no slouch either, this acidic refrain was very nice, I felt like it could've developed more on that rather than switching between this whistle effect.

I thought Track 6 would grow into something radio-centric because of how it started but not quite, I'm not thrilled with this one.

Track 7 sounding Y.M.O. inspired... Oh my god this keyboard effect, towards the end, they had that s*** throughout the film Gang Related score, with Belushi and Tupac, so 90s.

'Spiritual Medicine' is an out-and-out silly bop, that horn near the beginning was so good.. I'm getting this from a few elements.. that I wish they were focused on and developed around more rather than how they are which seems like one element in a mess of elements. Track 9 is my least favourite.

'Island Humming' is another one that's hacking into the mainframe of mother nature's computer, running windows 98, trying to infect the system with massage oil and eucalyptus.. and that's pretty much what encapsulates the album for me.

Thank you for the recommendation

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@wey @Echiham

(Ceres & Calypso in the Deep of Time is an 2013 album by Candy Claws whose musical genre I genuinely don't know what to categorize)

Really enjoyed this album, especially going into it blind. The way I was gagged when the intro got louder and louder lol

Such a cool contrast of pleasant tropical or smooth melodies and vocal whispers against loud indie/psych rock guitars, I can honestly say I have never really heard anything like this and I kinda love it??? Like usually this type of production is like supposed to conjure up a relaxing, calm environment but played at this volume and intensity, it adds a level of ominousness or grandiosity for me to those visuals that I think is just fascinating

Respect the usage of vocals more for texture and not to exist as a dominant part of the song too, reminds me of a lot of the way the features are mixed/included off IGOR, hell even GONE, GONE kinda sounds a bit like Birth of the Flower (Seagreen)

As far critiques go, I'm not big on the last couple tracks like Illusion (Fern Lake) or Night Ela (Mystic thing) because imo they start to mess with that balance of abrasiveness and pleasant-sounding production that I love in all the other tracks and end up losing that unique/distinct musical identity that the rest of the album has in the process

Overall though yeah I kinda loved this album lol, I will def run it back in the near future and keep some tracks in the rotation, honestly curious how this will sound blasted in my car on the freeway (stay tuned)

Fave tracks: White Seal (Shell & Spine), Transitional Bird (Clever Girl)
Least fave tracks: Night Ela (Mystic Thing), Illusion (Fern Lake)

Imma review yours soon papi

Tomorrow even

Not for radio - Melt

So unlike my handsome partner @yungpapi i listened to his recommendation with my ears open so here my thoughts

First and foremost, i liked the album

I thought it was gonna be some different vibes at first, but its actually this cool, reminiscent, slumber vibe. Very lowkey but at the same time with very catchy melodies and a good work behind the production.

The vocals were pretty good, i didnt know before listening it was The Marias lead singer so yeah the quality was secured in that department. Her vocals work flawlesly for what she was going for, she has a very calm soothing voice.

I feel like its an album that works the best listening from start to finish in one sitting but at the same time i felt it had some good highlights to listen at any time. My favorite song was Swan and other notable songs got me were Back to You, Puddles and Not the only One.

My main criticism with the album are the lyrical content. At some points it felt like she was repeating the phrases for like 2 minutes straight. Or maybe its because she was singing with the same "tone" and felt similiar idk

Anyways, if i have to give a rating it would be like 7.5/10. I liked it and saved the whole album for future listenings. So yeah thank u for the dope music Purppiana

The music all getting kinda samey or repetitive is the exact same issue I have with The Maria’s in general

Relistened to this this week while I waited 3 days for your review ( ) mostly agree with your highlighted songs and rating

@PADYBU i'm not gonna lie i didn't really find this album all that good. maybe i wasn't in the right mood for it, but it just completely flew past my head. it's pretty ballad heavy, which as a whole album for me just doesn't really work.

i did find myself enjoying some of the more "involved" songs with more sophisti-pop sounds like the first and third songs. definitely feel like these types of songs fit her the best. the vocals and instrumentation is like bread and butter.

i absolutely need to give it a few more listens to let the songs that left me unenthusiastic to really sit with me because i can definitely see this being a album to just let it play out and chill. not a bad album but something i need to be in the right vibe for.

makes total sense, these sort of ballads you really have to be in the mood for. One of them never fails to get on my nerves though, that duet with that dude lol

This the main one I come back to off your album

@Hndrxx_Free

This is my favorite one on the album actually

So yeah real

It took me quite a while to figure out how to review this album.

It’s not usually a genre I listen to. I guess it’s going for atmospheric ambient, and based on the cover, we’re supposed to be on a desolate island.

I feel like if it was on in the background while I was mediating (I don’t) or getting a massage at a spa, it would be really enjoyable. But I listened to it in my car. I don’t think I was able to find the right headspace necessary for it all week.

It sounds beautiful though. Her voice is obviously gorgeous and the sounds that are used are soothing but idk if I would ever listen to this outside of the environments mentioned above. It’s almost like one of those sleep sound generators in album form.

I’m not going to give it a score because I don’t think I can do justice with a number to this genre. I may try at a later date to listen to it when I’m relaxed.

Real. Yea it's def a heavily relaxing album

Really great album!
reminded me a lot of music I listened to growing up like arctic monkeys, strokes etc kinda vibe
so it was nostalgic even though it was my first time hearing it.

Ive been meaning to listen to fleet foxes for a long time! Really enjoyed it. I find folksy music can be a bit grating or corny sometimes but I didnt get that with this. it was v enjoyable.

the writing was my fav part, some v beautiful well written songs.

definetly peeked my curiosity to listen to their more famous albums!!

3 Reviews left but anywhoo this week there'll be no exchanges and will resume back next Monday ahah ENJOY ICEMAN WEEK or whateva

just saw this lol notifs suck

i think we both heard the same type of music growing up lol AM were my favorite band at some point

glad you enjoyed the album too

sorry to you and @Echiham ! i have been busy af and haven’t been on here I promise i’ll get my review posted before the deadline

Don't sweat it

had a crazy week, still need to go back and write my full review

No worries twin u have this whole week anw since not doin a new one till monday

Yall still somewhat got today to drop somn else imma leave yall out for this week
@Orangutan
@atthepyramids

I'll be back next week

Run it, let's go

WE BACK. Pairs for theme 5:

1. @hemaglox & @fka_sebastien
2. @early & @PADYBU
3. @shaleirose & @EuroNymous
4. @Tuneout & @Abel_serenade_uhuh
5. @YzYyZyWhatisgood & @kurapika_20
6. @Echiham & @Hndrxx_Free
7. @YungPapi & @DJ7A7A

Theme 5: A Debut Album.

We going to the BEGINNING with this Does the artist/band start straight up with some HEAT? or do they start rough but you can hear glimpses of their genius that comes later on? WE'LL SEE

As usual lmk if you'd wanna sit this out tho itl be nice if u didnt a-haha For aura please post the album cover as well.

You have one week to listen/take in your given album but ofc u can share your thoughts earlier!