6/10
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Unlocked‘s remixes are kind of hit-and-miss, but should be worth checking out for anyone who enjoyed the original project.
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Despite offering a bit of a career overview, As the Love Continues is a middling entry in Mogwai’s catalog.
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Some unspectacular soundplay and vocal performances hold back Portrayal of Guilt’s otherwise solid fusion of screamo and black metal.
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Demidevil leaves quite some room for Ashnikko’s debut album to improve, but does itself have some fun highlights.
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While not one of Ferreira’s most robust releases, bob’s son is peppered with interesting and enjoyable ideas.
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Charmed is a house album with plenty of personality, but over the course of 3+ hours it can grow tedious.
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For their sophomore release, Shame delivers a passionate but derivative set of post-punk ragers.
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Overproduction notwithstanding, Plastic Hearts stands out for bringing a bit of edge to the current 80s revival.
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K.G. sounds like a slightly weaker reiteration of King Gizz’s previous forays into microtonality.
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Megan Thee Stallion sells herself short artistically on her still mostly decent debut album.
