Ratings

marroW

brakence Album

"marroW" sees Randy continue down the electronical emo path set many a brakence project ago, now presenting some more guitars and beat variety for a project that will satisfy those who've waited and not really blow away doubters. Still a fun listen, always cool to hear brakence do his thing.

7.7/10 Full Take

Oct 24, 2026

Live at Carnegie Hall

Cameron Winter Album

Cameron's energy carries into this performance that strips entire songs from his "Heavy Metal" record and a few new ones down to a piano and a crowd eager to hear a young artist make the most of the least.

10.0/10 Full Take

Oct 22, 2026

Life 1

Quadeca Album

Quadeca makes his most eclectic and carefree album since "Voice Memos," letting go of large scale concepts in place of individual ideas coming together for a messy but entertaining and authentic record.

8.7/10 Full Take

Oct 01, 2026

The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore

Taylor Swift Album

I really wanted to say "Showgirl" grew on me over the last year and that I could revisit it (with the four new tracks) in a more positive light, but that didn't happen. At this point I don't think that will happen, if anything some of the songs I previously liked have since grown cold with time. As far as the new songs go, they're 50/50. I enjoy the punchy drums and rhythm on "Pink Clouding," reminds me of something from "Lover." Same things could be said for the new closer "Babylon" which was another moment of clarity. The other two new songs came and went, one of them showing that picking pre-released singles may not be in Taylor's strongsuits and that when a song has an exclamation point, be prepared for the worst.

3.7/10 Full Take

Sep 25, 2026

Bass Persuades

Miley Cyrus Album

While not the showstopper initially anticipated, "Bass Persuades" follows the tradition of Miley making whatever the hell she wants to. Where artists usually get rusty after being in it for a while, it seems like Miley can come through with interesting ideas and create a hodgepodge of ballads and occasionally ear-catching electronics. Despite not reaching the highs from previous efforts this decade, she stays afloat with the intriguing mix of styles on her tenth album.

6.6/10 Full Take

Sep 25, 2026