Tag: House
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Vince Staples ‘Big Fish Theory’ (2017)
Following the success of his breakthrough 2015 album Summertime ’06 Vince Staples was at somewhat of a career and personal crossroads. On one hand Staples was free from the shackles of his upbringing in Long Beach that saw him experience gang violence and poverty on a daily basis. On the other hand, Staples was now…
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Rüfüs Du Sol ‘Bloom’ (2016)
Rüfüs Du Sol’s ability to take atmospheric electronic music and transform it into something that feels inspirational is a true gift. 2016’s Bloom, probably the most popular album in their discography, saw the band operating at their creative zenith. The Australian trio crafts a compelling soundscape that blends gorgeously blended vocals with sophisticated production, creating…
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Katy Perry ‘Teenage Dream’ (2010)
No one does massive effervescent pop quite like Katy Perry, and no album perfectly encapsulates the shiny bubblegum aesthetic of her prolific career better than 2010’s Teenage Dream. Is it vain, juvenile, and all a bit mindless? Absolutely. But it’s also an absolute pop masterpiece, filled with smash hits that are simply impossible to get…
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49th & Main ‘Must Be Nice’ (2022)
If you’re looking for hooks, 49th & Main’s Must Be Nice is a convenient one-stop shop. Blending indie, disco, house, and 80’s soft rock has been done once over but there’s something especially catchy about the Irish duo’s approach. It’s been a week since I first went through this album and I don’t think there…
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Patrick Cowley ‘Afternooners’ (1982)
Widespread recognition of Patrick Cowley didn’t come until decades after his untimely death from AIDS at the age of 32, but his spirit of decadence lives on in this posthumous collection released in 2017. The songs featured in adult films during the 80’s sound the part– arpeggiated synths spread out over thick drum patterns, with…
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