WesTheFitting
@westhefitting.bsky.social
I tweet about music and manga and wrestling and whatever else. Occasionally I make music too. It’s for me, but you can listen if you want. 💖💜💙 he/him WesTheFitting / no13ody
I’m behind on Dandadan but these pages are so good
February 13, 2025 at 4:03 AM
I’m behind on Dandadan but these pages are so good
1) Miraidempa (未来電波基地) - init
The angriest, most visceral record I heard all year. Highschool Wes would have made this record his entire personality. Crunchy distorted guitars, shitty cymbals, driving basslines, the works. Straightforward punk / grunge / whatever you wanna call it. Bump and scream.
The angriest, most visceral record I heard all year. Highschool Wes would have made this record his entire personality. Crunchy distorted guitars, shitty cymbals, driving basslines, the works. Straightforward punk / grunge / whatever you wanna call it. Bump and scream.
December 31, 2024 at 10:03 PM
1) Miraidempa (未来電波基地) - init
The angriest, most visceral record I heard all year. Highschool Wes would have made this record his entire personality. Crunchy distorted guitars, shitty cymbals, driving basslines, the works. Straightforward punk / grunge / whatever you wanna call it. Bump and scream.
The angriest, most visceral record I heard all year. Highschool Wes would have made this record his entire personality. Crunchy distorted guitars, shitty cymbals, driving basslines, the works. Straightforward punk / grunge / whatever you wanna call it. Bump and scream.
2) Kendrick Lamar - GNX
Is this the BEST rap record of the year? Ehhhhhhh. Is this the best victory lap I've ever seen an artist take on wax? No doubt. Mr "takes too long drop" came through with a short & sweet 12 tracks that put on smaller west coast artists & had everyone posting SSJ Mustard gifs
Is this the BEST rap record of the year? Ehhhhhhh. Is this the best victory lap I've ever seen an artist take on wax? No doubt. Mr "takes too long drop" came through with a short & sweet 12 tracks that put on smaller west coast artists & had everyone posting SSJ Mustard gifs
December 31, 2024 at 9:59 PM
2) Kendrick Lamar - GNX
Is this the BEST rap record of the year? Ehhhhhhh. Is this the best victory lap I've ever seen an artist take on wax? No doubt. Mr "takes too long drop" came through with a short & sweet 12 tracks that put on smaller west coast artists & had everyone posting SSJ Mustard gifs
Is this the BEST rap record of the year? Ehhhhhhh. Is this the best victory lap I've ever seen an artist take on wax? No doubt. Mr "takes too long drop" came through with a short & sweet 12 tracks that put on smaller west coast artists & had everyone posting SSJ Mustard gifs
3) ano - Nyang Nyang Oeeee (猫猫吐吐)
God I love this record. If I was better at Japanese I wouldn't be able to sing a long to some of these songs because they make me choke up. Tell Me Why is probably the most approachable song to those uninitiated into j-pop's flagrant genre-hopping (and style theft)
God I love this record. If I was better at Japanese I wouldn't be able to sing a long to some of these songs because they make me choke up. Tell Me Why is probably the most approachable song to those uninitiated into j-pop's flagrant genre-hopping (and style theft)
December 31, 2024 at 9:53 PM
3) ano - Nyang Nyang Oeeee (猫猫吐吐)
God I love this record. If I was better at Japanese I wouldn't be able to sing a long to some of these songs because they make me choke up. Tell Me Why is probably the most approachable song to those uninitiated into j-pop's flagrant genre-hopping (and style theft)
God I love this record. If I was better at Japanese I wouldn't be able to sing a long to some of these songs because they make me choke up. Tell Me Why is probably the most approachable song to those uninitiated into j-pop's flagrant genre-hopping (and style theft)
4) Charli XCX - BRAT
Yet another record with crazy aspirational highs & super vulnerable lows. I hate clubbing and coke and this record made me want to go out and do both. I didnt, because I know myself, but that’s the power of music baby. Just thinking about this record makes me wanna shake my ass
Yet another record with crazy aspirational highs & super vulnerable lows. I hate clubbing and coke and this record made me want to go out and do both. I didnt, because I know myself, but that’s the power of music baby. Just thinking about this record makes me wanna shake my ass
December 31, 2024 at 9:46 PM
4) Charli XCX - BRAT
Yet another record with crazy aspirational highs & super vulnerable lows. I hate clubbing and coke and this record made me want to go out and do both. I didnt, because I know myself, but that’s the power of music baby. Just thinking about this record makes me wanna shake my ass
Yet another record with crazy aspirational highs & super vulnerable lows. I hate clubbing and coke and this record made me want to go out and do both. I didnt, because I know myself, but that’s the power of music baby. Just thinking about this record makes me wanna shake my ass
5) Tyler, the Creator - Chromakopia
Tyler’s production is second-to-none in my opinion. I dont care if he uses a couple of the same synths from 10 years ago, his changes & his progressions are always evolving. The most dynamic and cinematic record of the year, and he’s got bars. And vulnerability.
Tyler’s production is second-to-none in my opinion. I dont care if he uses a couple of the same synths from 10 years ago, his changes & his progressions are always evolving. The most dynamic and cinematic record of the year, and he’s got bars. And vulnerability.
December 31, 2024 at 9:43 PM
5) Tyler, the Creator - Chromakopia
Tyler’s production is second-to-none in my opinion. I dont care if he uses a couple of the same synths from 10 years ago, his changes & his progressions are always evolving. The most dynamic and cinematic record of the year, and he’s got bars. And vulnerability.
Tyler’s production is second-to-none in my opinion. I dont care if he uses a couple of the same synths from 10 years ago, his changes & his progressions are always evolving. The most dynamic and cinematic record of the year, and he’s got bars. And vulnerability.
6) Vince Staples - Dark Times
I feel like most years since Vince came on the scene this would be a contender for rap AOTY. West Coast came through too strong this year though. His beat selection and wit are unparalleled. Still love his flow and his storytelling. Best hooks in the game.
I feel like most years since Vince came on the scene this would be a contender for rap AOTY. West Coast came through too strong this year though. His beat selection and wit are unparalleled. Still love his flow and his storytelling. Best hooks in the game.
December 31, 2024 at 9:40 PM
6) Vince Staples - Dark Times
I feel like most years since Vince came on the scene this would be a contender for rap AOTY. West Coast came through too strong this year though. His beat selection and wit are unparalleled. Still love his flow and his storytelling. Best hooks in the game.
I feel like most years since Vince came on the scene this would be a contender for rap AOTY. West Coast came through too strong this year though. His beat selection and wit are unparalleled. Still love his flow and his storytelling. Best hooks in the game.
7) Doechii - Alligator Bites Never Heal
Fuck this record is so good. Not sure what I can add that hasn’t already been said. I love Doechii and I’m rooting for her big time. Super vulnerable record, she also has bars for days. A rapper’s rapper and great emotional storyteller.
Fuck this record is so good. Not sure what I can add that hasn’t already been said. I love Doechii and I’m rooting for her big time. Super vulnerable record, she also has bars for days. A rapper’s rapper and great emotional storyteller.
December 31, 2024 at 9:37 PM
7) Doechii - Alligator Bites Never Heal
Fuck this record is so good. Not sure what I can add that hasn’t already been said. I love Doechii and I’m rooting for her big time. Super vulnerable record, she also has bars for days. A rapper’s rapper and great emotional storyteller.
Fuck this record is so good. Not sure what I can add that hasn’t already been said. I love Doechii and I’m rooting for her big time. Super vulnerable record, she also has bars for days. A rapper’s rapper and great emotional storyteller.
8) Bob Vylan - Humble As The Sun
When rap fans talk about how “conscious” or “woke” artists like Kendrick or Cole are I just wanna smack them with a Vylan lyric sheet. Spits at the intersection between the personal & the political. Raps & sings over jungle, reggae, rock, & hiphop beats. Underrated.
When rap fans talk about how “conscious” or “woke” artists like Kendrick or Cole are I just wanna smack them with a Vylan lyric sheet. Spits at the intersection between the personal & the political. Raps & sings over jungle, reggae, rock, & hiphop beats. Underrated.
December 31, 2024 at 9:35 PM
8) Bob Vylan - Humble As The Sun
When rap fans talk about how “conscious” or “woke” artists like Kendrick or Cole are I just wanna smack them with a Vylan lyric sheet. Spits at the intersection between the personal & the political. Raps & sings over jungle, reggae, rock, & hiphop beats. Underrated.
When rap fans talk about how “conscious” or “woke” artists like Kendrick or Cole are I just wanna smack them with a Vylan lyric sheet. Spits at the intersection between the personal & the political. Raps & sings over jungle, reggae, rock, & hiphop beats. Underrated.
9) Straightener - The Ordinary Road
Pretty straightforward Japanese indie rock / alternative rock. Very good though. The album has a very good flow from front to back, easy to listen to on repeat. Skeletonize is the standout, for me.
Pretty straightforward Japanese indie rock / alternative rock. Very good though. The album has a very good flow from front to back, easy to listen to on repeat. Skeletonize is the standout, for me.
December 31, 2024 at 9:30 PM
9) Straightener - The Ordinary Road
Pretty straightforward Japanese indie rock / alternative rock. Very good though. The album has a very good flow from front to back, easy to listen to on repeat. Skeletonize is the standout, for me.
Pretty straightforward Japanese indie rock / alternative rock. Very good though. The album has a very good flow from front to back, easy to listen to on repeat. Skeletonize is the standout, for me.
10) Louie Zong - Rat Taxi.
The soundtrack to a fake video game was one of the best records I listened to this year. Some people I played this for this year thought it was an actual soundtrack to a late 90s - early 00s video game that they missed. Jazzy and bitty and frenetic as hell. Very good.
The soundtrack to a fake video game was one of the best records I listened to this year. Some people I played this for this year thought it was an actual soundtrack to a late 90s - early 00s video game that they missed. Jazzy and bitty and frenetic as hell. Very good.
December 31, 2024 at 9:25 PM
10) Louie Zong - Rat Taxi.
The soundtrack to a fake video game was one of the best records I listened to this year. Some people I played this for this year thought it was an actual soundtrack to a late 90s - early 00s video game that they missed. Jazzy and bitty and frenetic as hell. Very good.
The soundtrack to a fake video game was one of the best records I listened to this year. Some people I played this for this year thought it was an actual soundtrack to a late 90s - early 00s video game that they missed. Jazzy and bitty and frenetic as hell. Very good.
The year is over, it’s AOTY time. These are the 30 best records I listened to this year.
Actually, 28 of the best 30 records I listened to this year and 2 records that are on here out of spite. I hate Glass Beach so much I put them on underneath that awful Green Day record just to prove a point.
Actually, 28 of the best 30 records I listened to this year and 2 records that are on here out of spite. I hate Glass Beach so much I put them on underneath that awful Green Day record just to prove a point.
December 31, 2024 at 9:20 PM
The year is over, it’s AOTY time. These are the 30 best records I listened to this year.
Actually, 28 of the best 30 records I listened to this year and 2 records that are on here out of spite. I hate Glass Beach so much I put them on underneath that awful Green Day record just to prove a point.
Actually, 28 of the best 30 records I listened to this year and 2 records that are on here out of spite. I hate Glass Beach so much I put them on underneath that awful Green Day record just to prove a point.
“When the multiverse is dark, Apple brings you a spark. Planeswalk to your local apple store for an iPhone 25 pro today”
December 27, 2024 at 1:18 AM
“When the multiverse is dark, Apple brings you a spark. Planeswalk to your local apple store for an iPhone 25 pro today”
I somehow found time to play ~435hrs of JRPGs this year, despite previously only playing like 1 JRPG every 5 years. Persona is pretty cool. P4G probably my favorite game I played this year. Diamond is Unbreakable is second favorite JoJo part so it makes sense that P4 is my favorite Persona game.
December 20, 2024 at 3:42 AM
I somehow found time to play ~435hrs of JRPGs this year, despite previously only playing like 1 JRPG every 5 years. Persona is pretty cool. P4G probably my favorite game I played this year. Diamond is Unbreakable is second favorite JoJo part so it makes sense that P4 is my favorite Persona game.
I just wanna talk to them
December 19, 2024 at 1:39 AM
I just wanna talk to them
My when I get too high before walking into the function
December 17, 2024 at 7:13 PM
My when I get too high before walking into the function
Can the streaming bubble burst so we can go back to cable and I can stop having to deal with this shit?
December 12, 2024 at 1:01 AM
Can the streaming bubble burst so we can go back to cable and I can stop having to deal with this shit?
Is this your progressive champion?
December 10, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Is this your progressive champion?
I really liked that ano record a lot. Bumped it constantly for most of January, February and March. We’ll see how high it makes it in my top albums of the year.
December 4, 2024 at 3:31 PM
I really liked that ano record a lot. Bumped it constantly for most of January, February and March. We’ll see how high it makes it in my top albums of the year.
My first bingo in a LONG time. 20pts for Grifter, 5pts for Diner, 50 for the bingo. Feels good
November 24, 2024 at 5:53 PM
My first bingo in a LONG time. 20pts for Grifter, 5pts for Diner, 50 for the bingo. Feels good
September 28, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Bad localization is not “inserting politics” or whatever ppl have been whining about. Bad localization is redrawing the ominous jojo sound effect as “G- G- G-“
January 28, 2024 at 3:28 AM
Bad localization is not “inserting politics” or whatever ppl have been whining about. Bad localization is redrawing the ominous jojo sound effect as “G- G- G-“