Sunday, September 28, 2014

Astro Coast by Surfer Blood

Astro Coast by Surfer Blood
Standout track: Take It Easy
Personal Preference: 4 of 5
Blink: rock

Rock with nice riffs. The album is complete with solid guitar work and interesting assembly and quality production. There are so many good things about this album, but there are a few downers: Twin Peaks for one. You feel like you are being beaten by every instrument playing the same music. Still, I would definitely recommend this to rock fans.

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Arular by M.I.A.

Arular by M.I.A.
Standout track: Amazon
Personal Preference: 4 of 5
Blink: rap

I have heard my share of rap, and what stands out more than anything is the quality of production. This is rap that is really at the roots of beat and bass, which is unlike the American flavors that rely heavily on samples for the tracks. It definitely thrives on raw beats.