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La Maldita Vecindad y los Hijos del Quinto Patio – El Circo

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Type: Album Genre(s): Latin Alternative, Third Wave Ska From: Mexico, Mexico City Release: September 24, 1991 Producer(s): Gustavo Santaolalla Eulalio “Sax” Cervantes’ brass arrangements are a consistently impressive addition to all of the tracks on this record. It’s also worth mentioning that every one of these cuts boasts raw and contagious high-energy deliveries, beautifully complemented by the skilful performances of …

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Aphex Twin – Richard D. James Album

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Type: Album Genre(s): Drill and Bass, IDM From: England, Cornwall / Ireland, Limerick Release: November 4, 1996 Producer(s): Aphex Twin Context-wise, this record boasts the very interesting element of having been crafted almost solely on a Mac computer, which is very impressive for its time. Aside from this commendable accomplishment, if I’m to talk about enjoyability, this record is highly …

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Bloc Party – Intimacy

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Type: Album Genre(s): Indietronica, Indie Rock From: England, London Release: August 21, 2008 Producer(s): Jacknife Lee & Paul Epworth This record is quite consistent in terms of production. Excluding the vocals on Zephyrus, there is never a point when this aspect of the album leaves much to be desired. Moreover, the compositions and performances are quite hit-or-miss, leaving enjoyability up …

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My Bloody Valentine – Loveless

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Type: Album Genre(s): Shoegaze, Noise Pop From: Ireland, Dublin / England Release: November 4, 1991 Producer(s): Colm Ó Cíosóig & Kevin Shields Most of the time, the lyrics are purposely unintelligible; a genre-fitting decision that also adds enjoyability to the listening experience. Moreover, it also encapsulates the variability and opaqueness of the mental state induced by heartbreak. The whole record …

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Rosalía – MOTOMAMI

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Type: Album Genre(s): Neoperreo, Art Pop From: Spain, Sant Cugat del Vallès Release: March 18, 2022 Producer(s): David Rodríguez, El Guincho, Ging, James Blake, Michael Uzowuru, Nick León, Noah Goldstein, Pharrell Williams, Rauw Alejandro, Roland Gajate Garcia, ROSALÍA, Sir Dylan, Sky Rompiendo, Tainy, Tayhana, Teo Halm & The Weeknd This record definitely has interesting and applaudable ideas. However, these are …

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Everything Everything – Man Alive

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Type: Album Genre(s): Progressive Pop, Indie Pop, Art Pop From: England, Manchester Release: August 27, 2010 Producer(s): Childbirth, David Kosten & Jonathan Higgs Admittedly, this record is slightly all over the place — both lyrically and instrumentally. However, if there’s one thing that it is consistent in, it’s the charm. Every idea present in this album is brimming with passion …

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Gorillaz – Demon Days

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Type: Album Genre(s): Art Pop, Trip Hop From: England, London Release: May 11, 2005 Producer(s): Danger Mouse, Gorillaz, James Dring & Jason Cox There is quite a large number of tightly packed themes all cohesively held together within the overarching theme of “Demon Days“ — the vices that afflict the modern world. There are many one-liners and songs that evoke …

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Café Tacvba – Avalancha de Éxitos

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Type: Album (covers) Genre(s): Latin Alternative, Art Pop, Pop Rock From: Mexico, State of Mexico, Naucalpan de Juárez, Ciudad Satélite Release: November 5, 1996 Producer(s): Gustavo Santaolalla A diverse set of covers, with the musicality being constantly used to complement the equally diverse set of lyrical gems. For this record, eclecticism was an important part of its through-line — and it can …

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José González – Stay in the Shade EP

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Type: EP Genre(s): Contemporary Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Indie Folk From: Sweden, Gothenburg Release: June 23, 2004 Producer(s): José González This EP’s most notorious problem is the mix and the inconsistency. There are definitely nicely executed ideas here, but a lot of them are either held back by a hasty mix or diluted among other, not-so-expressive arrangements/performances. •Low 7• Highlights: Sensing Owls. …

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