Jan 2, 2025 @AOTWClub Soul Burger by Ab-Soul scored a 5.8 I have updated the standings Get your reviews in for the Smile 2- Skye Riley EP
Jan 2, 2025 I listened to the Ab Soul album twice but since, surely like all of you guys did, I had a lot of s--- going on for the holidays I decided to sit this one out. I didn’t want to do any injustice to both Soul Burger and @AOTWClub by half-assing a review. Loved reading your guys’ thoughts on the project though. I want to belatedly wish you guys all a happy 2025. Am looking forward to the Skye Riley album. Heres to another year of this great group! Excited to discuss more music with y’all magnificient MFers.
Jan 3, 2025 Skye Riley - Smile 2 This was really weird project for me. It's not uncommon for me to listen to film soundtracks/scores, but usually I only listen to them if I've actually watched the film. I have not watched Smile or Smile 2. The only knowledge I have about the films is the marketing campaign behind the first one which was cool, i guess. But if I'm being perfectly honest, the films just don't appeal to me. So as you can expect, listening to an EP comprised of music from a film that I have little to no knowledge about, is going to be weird. Naomi Scott AKA Skye Riley is not a singer that I'm very familiar with. The only thing that I've seen her in was the Power Rangers reboot I forgot even existed, and I never saw any of her Disney Channel work either. As a singer though, she's fine. Not incredible, but she clearly has talent. I do have to say that my biggest issue with this EP is the production. It's not bad, but I kinda just felt it was a bit bland. Like, Naomi's voice is good, and her lyrics are decent, but the production did little to elevate it, at least in my opinion. Overall though, I just don't really have any strong opinions on this EP. I didn't hate any of the songs, but I can't say that I truly loved any of them either. The short runtime definitely helps its replayability, but I feel that the quickness of the songs also hurts their staying power. This project as a whole is just a bit too middle-of-the-road for me. Overall though, thanks to @Michael Myers for the pick and yeah, that's about it. Rating: 5/10 @Justin Trudeau @AOTWClub
Jan 4, 2025 @AOTWClub @stepdad enjoyer picks the final album tomorrow before "mixtape mania" begins lol Get your reviews in for Smile 2- The Skye Riley EP I will post an outline for the mixtapes on Monday/Tuesday
Jan 5, 2025 My smile 2 review will be done tonight I've listened about 6 times just haven't had time to write about it yet
Jan 5, 2025 For the last pick before the upcoming mixtape rotation, I decided to go with my personal favorite. The album I am picking is non other than American Water by the Silver Jews Silver Jews were an indie rock band from New York City, the mastermind behind this group was the late David Berman, a songwriter, composer, and a poet whose work influenced dozens of indie folk and rock acts. I will not talk about the album because it is best for everyone to go into this blind, but let’s just say that if indie music, with a touch of country-rock mixed in, sounds appealing to you - this project could have some memorable moments. I’ve been a fan of David Berman for a looong time, after Silver Jews disbanded, he took a long hiatus and came back to music in 2019. His new project was called Purple Mountains. Couple months after this band’s debut, Berman took his own life. Although the Purple Mountains album featured some of his best writing and performances since his initial run, it now sounds like a suicide note of a man who knew exactly what his fate would be. RIP. Hope you guys enjoy this one, my review of the Smile album will be posted by tommorow!
Jan 5, 2025 It's also worth mentioning that Stephen Malkmus was a member of Silver Jews as well, so if there's any Pavement fans in here you're in luck.
Jan 5, 2025 Bro I swear to god this s--- is getting h----erotic. This is unreal. Have you heard The Natural Bridge?
Jan 5, 2025 Yess!!!! He sang on a couple songs on this album. Perfect voice to complement Berman’s. so happy to find someone else who loves this project.
