This Routine Is Hell – Howl

Hailing from the Netherlands, This Routine Is Hell combines mid-paced riffs and uncompromising lyrics to create one of this years most convincing and blood-pumping hardcore releases.

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The Needle Drop: 05-22-13

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Daft Punk – Random Access Memories

The kings of French House return with a new album that pays homage to the roots of their roots.

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Chance The Rapper – Acid Rap

Chicago rapper and singer Chance The Rapper comes through with a more ambitious mixtape with Acid Rap, improving upon his production, hooks, and recording quality. A lot of the beats on this project are impressive as hell, but Chance often puts hooks, ad-libs, and instrumentals ahead of the quality and cohesion of his lyrical content. Anyone listening deeper than Chance’s over-the-top persona will find there’s a little something missing.

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Kurt Vile – “Never Run Away”

Kurt Vile drops some visuals for the track “Never Run Away,” which comes off the singer-songwriter’s latest full-length, Wakin On A Pretty Day. Check a review for the album below:

The Needle Drop: 05-01-13

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The Needle Drop: 04-17-13

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The Needle Drop: 04-10-13

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Tyler, The Creator – Wolf

Tyler, The Creator returns from 2011′s Goblin with a much more ambitious and worthwhile effort.

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Lyrics to this album courtesy of Rap Genius:

1. Tyler, The Creator – Wolf Lyrics
2. Tyler, The Creator – Jamba Lyrics
3. Tyler, The Creator – Cowboy Lyrics
4. Tyler, The Creator – Awkward Lyrics
5. Tyler, The Creator – Domo 23 Lyrics
6. Tyler, The Creator – Answer Lyrics
7. Tyler, The Creator – Slater Lyrics
8. Tyler, The Creator – 48 Lyrics
9. Tyler, The Creator – Colossus Lyrics
10. Tyler, The Creator – PartyIsntOver/Campfire/Bimmer Lyrics
11. Tyler, The Creator – IFHY Lyrics
12. Tyler, The Creator – Pigs Lyrics
13. Tyler, The Creator – Parking Lot Lyrics
14. Tyler, The Creator – Rusty Lyrics
15. Tyler, The Creator – Trashwang Lyrics
16. Tyler, The Creator – Treehome95 Lyrics
17. Tyler, The Creator – Tamale Lyrics
18. Tyler, The Creator – Lone Lyrics

Lapalux – Nostalchic

On Lapalux’s new full-length, the UK producer seamlessly combines elements of future garage, wonky, and contemporary R&B.

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