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I have finished reading JoJolion, and I have many problems with it. I feel that the side characters could've had more development, and the main villain and final battle were rushed and poorly executed, but its connections to Steel Ball Run and its themes were incredibly interesting.
December 20, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I have finished reading JoJolion, and I have many problems with it. I feel that the side characters could've had more development, and the main villain and final battle were rushed and poorly executed, but its connections to Steel Ball Run and its themes were incredibly interesting.
The Mars Volta - Deloused in the Comatorium
I'm not exactly sure what to make of this album. It's prog, and I like prog, but it's also post-hardcore, which I'm not a big fan of. I feel like most of it just went over my head. I didn't really dislike any of it, but I didn't care about it very much.
I'm not exactly sure what to make of this album. It's prog, and I like prog, but it's also post-hardcore, which I'm not a big fan of. I feel like most of it just went over my head. I didn't really dislike any of it, but I didn't care about it very much.
December 15, 2025 at 4:10 AM
The Mars Volta - Deloused in the Comatorium
I'm not exactly sure what to make of this album. It's prog, and I like prog, but it's also post-hardcore, which I'm not a big fan of. I feel like most of it just went over my head. I didn't really dislike any of it, but I didn't care about it very much.
I'm not exactly sure what to make of this album. It's prog, and I like prog, but it's also post-hardcore, which I'm not a big fan of. I feel like most of it just went over my head. I didn't really dislike any of it, but I didn't care about it very much.
Can - Monster Movie
Really great debut. It's really obvious how much these guys influenced Osees. So much fun, especially Yoo Doo Right. The shortest track, Outside My Door, was actually the most boring on the album, and not by much. Heavily enjoyed!
Really great debut. It's really obvious how much these guys influenced Osees. So much fun, especially Yoo Doo Right. The shortest track, Outside My Door, was actually the most boring on the album, and not by much. Heavily enjoyed!
December 13, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Can - Monster Movie
Really great debut. It's really obvious how much these guys influenced Osees. So much fun, especially Yoo Doo Right. The shortest track, Outside My Door, was actually the most boring on the album, and not by much. Heavily enjoyed!
Really great debut. It's really obvious how much these guys influenced Osees. So much fun, especially Yoo Doo Right. The shortest track, Outside My Door, was actually the most boring on the album, and not by much. Heavily enjoyed!
Black Dice - Beaches & Canyons
Really good album. It reminds me a bit of Danse Manatee by Animal Collective (of course), but some parts also reminded me of my bloody valentine. Altogether it was a very interesting psychedelic noise album, and I will likely listen to it somewhat often.
Really good album. It reminds me a bit of Danse Manatee by Animal Collective (of course), but some parts also reminded me of my bloody valentine. Altogether it was a very interesting psychedelic noise album, and I will likely listen to it somewhat often.
December 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Black Dice - Beaches & Canyons
Really good album. It reminds me a bit of Danse Manatee by Animal Collective (of course), but some parts also reminded me of my bloody valentine. Altogether it was a very interesting psychedelic noise album, and I will likely listen to it somewhat often.
Really good album. It reminds me a bit of Danse Manatee by Animal Collective (of course), but some parts also reminded me of my bloody valentine. Altogether it was a very interesting psychedelic noise album, and I will likely listen to it somewhat often.
Coin Locker Kid - Manic Pixie Dream World
This album is very good. My only issue is that at points it feels very empty sonically, very cold, but I assume that's intentional. I can see myself returning to this when I feel particularly emotional. Will revisit.
This album is very good. My only issue is that at points it feels very empty sonically, very cold, but I assume that's intentional. I can see myself returning to this when I feel particularly emotional. Will revisit.
November 30, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Coin Locker Kid - Manic Pixie Dream World
This album is very good. My only issue is that at points it feels very empty sonically, very cold, but I assume that's intentional. I can see myself returning to this when I feel particularly emotional. Will revisit.
This album is very good. My only issue is that at points it feels very empty sonically, very cold, but I assume that's intentional. I can see myself returning to this when I feel particularly emotional. Will revisit.
Karate (self titled)
I've heard 3 post-hardcore albums now, and to me they all sound more or less the same. I enjoyed this one, but I have a similar issue with it that I had with the previous 2; there's almost no variety. Aside from that, I did actually like it. "Every Sister" got to me a bit.
I've heard 3 post-hardcore albums now, and to me they all sound more or less the same. I enjoyed this one, but I have a similar issue with it that I had with the previous 2; there's almost no variety. Aside from that, I did actually like it. "Every Sister" got to me a bit.
November 20, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Karate (self titled)
I've heard 3 post-hardcore albums now, and to me they all sound more or less the same. I enjoyed this one, but I have a similar issue with it that I had with the previous 2; there's almost no variety. Aside from that, I did actually like it. "Every Sister" got to me a bit.
I've heard 3 post-hardcore albums now, and to me they all sound more or less the same. I enjoyed this one, but I have a similar issue with it that I had with the previous 2; there's almost no variety. Aside from that, I did actually like it. "Every Sister" got to me a bit.
Television - Marquee Moon
Probably one of the cleanest albums I've ever heard. The guitar work is awesome, and the mixing is basically perfect. I don't really have any complaints about it, it's just great guitar music. Love it!
Probably one of the cleanest albums I've ever heard. The guitar work is awesome, and the mixing is basically perfect. I don't really have any complaints about it, it's just great guitar music. Love it!
November 12, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Television - Marquee Moon
Probably one of the cleanest albums I've ever heard. The guitar work is awesome, and the mixing is basically perfect. I don't really have any complaints about it, it's just great guitar music. Love it!
Probably one of the cleanest albums I've ever heard. The guitar work is awesome, and the mixing is basically perfect. I don't really have any complaints about it, it's just great guitar music. Love it!
Dan Deacon - Gliss Riffer
Very nice album. I wasn't too crazy about the first few tracks, but in my opinion each song is better than the last. I wasn't really crazy about the vocals though. I especially liked the last two tracks though.
Very nice album. I wasn't too crazy about the first few tracks, but in my opinion each song is better than the last. I wasn't really crazy about the vocals though. I especially liked the last two tracks though.
November 6, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Dan Deacon - Gliss Riffer
Very nice album. I wasn't too crazy about the first few tracks, but in my opinion each song is better than the last. I wasn't really crazy about the vocals though. I especially liked the last two tracks though.
Very nice album. I wasn't too crazy about the first few tracks, but in my opinion each song is better than the last. I wasn't really crazy about the vocals though. I especially liked the last two tracks though.
Black Sabbath - Vol. 4
I liked the riffs on this album and enjoyed the diversity (Changes was beautiful), but I do think the mixing and mastering could've been better. The cymbals were way too loud, and the soft tracks were much louder than the heavy tracks. Maybe the 2021 remaster does it better.
I liked the riffs on this album and enjoyed the diversity (Changes was beautiful), but I do think the mixing and mastering could've been better. The cymbals were way too loud, and the soft tracks were much louder than the heavy tracks. Maybe the 2021 remaster does it better.
October 28, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Black Sabbath - Vol. 4
I liked the riffs on this album and enjoyed the diversity (Changes was beautiful), but I do think the mixing and mastering could've been better. The cymbals were way too loud, and the soft tracks were much louder than the heavy tracks. Maybe the 2021 remaster does it better.
I liked the riffs on this album and enjoyed the diversity (Changes was beautiful), but I do think the mixing and mastering could've been better. The cymbals were way too loud, and the soft tracks were much louder than the heavy tracks. Maybe the 2021 remaster does it better.
Candy Claws - Ceres & Calypso in the Deep Time
Very interesting album. I know there's a story being told here, but I prioritize the instrumental over the lyrics on first listens. I did somewhat dislike how harsh the album sounded, but overall it was really pretty and I will be coming back to it.
Very interesting album. I know there's a story being told here, but I prioritize the instrumental over the lyrics on first listens. I did somewhat dislike how harsh the album sounded, but overall it was really pretty and I will be coming back to it.
October 21, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Candy Claws - Ceres & Calypso in the Deep Time
Very interesting album. I know there's a story being told here, but I prioritize the instrumental over the lyrics on first listens. I did somewhat dislike how harsh the album sounded, but overall it was really pretty and I will be coming back to it.
Very interesting album. I know there's a story being told here, but I prioritize the instrumental over the lyrics on first listens. I did somewhat dislike how harsh the album sounded, but overall it was really pretty and I will be coming back to it.
Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band
Rather than the emotional lyrics and pop songwriting of John's album, Yoko repeats simple phrases and screams over hypnotic krautrock grooves and ambient instrumentals. Honestly, I found it to be a very captivating album that aligns with my current musical interests.
Rather than the emotional lyrics and pop songwriting of John's album, Yoko repeats simple phrases and screams over hypnotic krautrock grooves and ambient instrumentals. Honestly, I found it to be a very captivating album that aligns with my current musical interests.
October 16, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band
Rather than the emotional lyrics and pop songwriting of John's album, Yoko repeats simple phrases and screams over hypnotic krautrock grooves and ambient instrumentals. Honestly, I found it to be a very captivating album that aligns with my current musical interests.
Rather than the emotional lyrics and pop songwriting of John's album, Yoko repeats simple phrases and screams over hypnotic krautrock grooves and ambient instrumentals. Honestly, I found it to be a very captivating album that aligns with my current musical interests.
Osees- Abomination Revealed at Last
Pretty good album. Not as much variety as I would've liked. Ashes 2 and 1 were both pretty surprising though, never heard Paul and Dan drum that fast.
Also the cover art is amazing.
Pretty good album. Not as much variety as I would've liked. Ashes 2 and 1 were both pretty surprising though, never heard Paul and Dan drum that fast.
Also the cover art is amazing.
October 10, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Osees- Abomination Revealed at Last
Pretty good album. Not as much variety as I would've liked. Ashes 2 and 1 were both pretty surprising though, never heard Paul and Dan drum that fast.
Also the cover art is amazing.
Pretty good album. Not as much variety as I would've liked. Ashes 2 and 1 were both pretty surprising though, never heard Paul and Dan drum that fast.
Also the cover art is amazing.
Sprain - The Lamb as Effigy
This album is hard for me to talk about. It made me feel things I don't like to feel. I enjoyed some of the sounds I've heard. But ultimately, I don't think I've experienced enough in my life to really appreciate it. It's also just not my thing musically.
This album is hard for me to talk about. It made me feel things I don't like to feel. I enjoyed some of the sounds I've heard. But ultimately, I don't think I've experienced enough in my life to really appreciate it. It's also just not my thing musically.
October 5, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Sprain - The Lamb as Effigy
This album is hard for me to talk about. It made me feel things I don't like to feel. I enjoyed some of the sounds I've heard. But ultimately, I don't think I've experienced enough in my life to really appreciate it. It's also just not my thing musically.
This album is hard for me to talk about. It made me feel things I don't like to feel. I enjoyed some of the sounds I've heard. But ultimately, I don't think I've experienced enough in my life to really appreciate it. It's also just not my thing musically.
Osees - SORCS 80
Very much enjoyed this album. Many tracks were similar in sound and style, but the album does plenty with that and goes in other directions. The ending of "Earthling" reminded me of the Mother game series. Very fun!
Very much enjoyed this album. Many tracks were similar in sound and style, but the album does plenty with that and goes in other directions. The ending of "Earthling" reminded me of the Mother game series. Very fun!
September 26, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Osees - SORCS 80
Very much enjoyed this album. Many tracks were similar in sound and style, but the album does plenty with that and goes in other directions. The ending of "Earthling" reminded me of the Mother game series. Very fun!
Very much enjoyed this album. Many tracks were similar in sound and style, but the album does plenty with that and goes in other directions. The ending of "Earthling" reminded me of the Mother game series. Very fun!
Death Grips - Year Of The Snitch
My friends expected me to dislike this album, but I do actually like it quite a bit. A lot of the album feels really familiar, but I've never listened to Death Grips until now, so I don't know why. Really liked it!!!
My friends expected me to dislike this album, but I do actually like it quite a bit. A lot of the album feels really familiar, but I've never listened to Death Grips until now, so I don't know why. Really liked it!!!
September 18, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Death Grips - Year Of The Snitch
My friends expected me to dislike this album, but I do actually like it quite a bit. A lot of the album feels really familiar, but I've never listened to Death Grips until now, so I don't know why. Really liked it!!!
My friends expected me to dislike this album, but I do actually like it quite a bit. A lot of the album feels really familiar, but I've never listened to Death Grips until now, so I don't know why. Really liked it!!!
September 15, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Osees - Intercepted Message
This album is almost psychedelic pop at times. Kinda reminded me of Jack Stauber. Lots of cool synth stuff, but still plenty of good old garage punk. And the last track (excluding LADWP), I've never heard Dwyer sing like that.
Also there's a song about gooning 10/10.
This album is almost psychedelic pop at times. Kinda reminded me of Jack Stauber. Lots of cool synth stuff, but still plenty of good old garage punk. And the last track (excluding LADWP), I've never heard Dwyer sing like that.
Also there's a song about gooning 10/10.
September 11, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Osees - Intercepted Message
This album is almost psychedelic pop at times. Kinda reminded me of Jack Stauber. Lots of cool synth stuff, but still plenty of good old garage punk. And the last track (excluding LADWP), I've never heard Dwyer sing like that.
Also there's a song about gooning 10/10.
This album is almost psychedelic pop at times. Kinda reminded me of Jack Stauber. Lots of cool synth stuff, but still plenty of good old garage punk. And the last track (excluding LADWP), I've never heard Dwyer sing like that.
Also there's a song about gooning 10/10.
Happy birthday Schlatt!
Nothing else important happened today, so happy birthday to him!
Nothing else important happened today, so happy birthday to him!
September 11, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Happy birthday Schlatt!
Nothing else important happened today, so happy birthday to him!
Nothing else important happened today, so happy birthday to him!
I've seen lots of people REALLY surprised upon learning Deltarune chapter 5 is coming out in 2026, despite Toby telling us in the Summer 2024 newsletter that we'd "never have to wait so long for a Chapter ever again!"
Many people thought it would be another 3 or 4 years, when he said otherwise.
Many people thought it would be another 3 or 4 years, when he said otherwise.
September 5, 2025 at 6:04 AM
I've seen lots of people REALLY surprised upon learning Deltarune chapter 5 is coming out in 2026, despite Toby telling us in the Summer 2024 newsletter that we'd "never have to wait so long for a Chapter ever again!"
Many people thought it would be another 3 or 4 years, when he said otherwise.
Many people thought it would be another 3 or 4 years, when he said otherwise.
Unwound - Leaves Turn Inside You
This album uses dissonance in some very interesting ways, but aside from that I didn't really connect with this album. I expected a much more heavy, aggressive record, and it isn't, but aside from that I just found it sluggish and, eventually, repetitive.
This album uses dissonance in some very interesting ways, but aside from that I didn't really connect with this album. I expected a much more heavy, aggressive record, and it isn't, but aside from that I just found it sluggish and, eventually, repetitive.
September 5, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Unwound - Leaves Turn Inside You
This album uses dissonance in some very interesting ways, but aside from that I didn't really connect with this album. I expected a much more heavy, aggressive record, and it isn't, but aside from that I just found it sluggish and, eventually, repetitive.
This album uses dissonance in some very interesting ways, but aside from that I didn't really connect with this album. I expected a much more heavy, aggressive record, and it isn't, but aside from that I just found it sluggish and, eventually, repetitive.
Osees - A Foul Form
Pretty good album. I enjoy when the band goes in a more punk direction, and this album is exactly that. I didn't expect it to be as melodic as it is, even though it really isn't very melodic. Just goes hard.
Pretty good album. I enjoy when the band goes in a more punk direction, and this album is exactly that. I didn't expect it to be as melodic as it is, even though it really isn't very melodic. Just goes hard.
August 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Osees - A Foul Form
Pretty good album. I enjoy when the band goes in a more punk direction, and this album is exactly that. I didn't expect it to be as melodic as it is, even though it really isn't very melodic. Just goes hard.
Pretty good album. I enjoy when the band goes in a more punk direction, and this album is exactly that. I didn't expect it to be as melodic as it is, even though it really isn't very melodic. Just goes hard.
