Author Archives: Pod

Radiohead in tier list there are lots of thins I like about Radiohead, lots of things that I like a lot about them. They’re creative, they’re exploratory, they’re weird but only after proving they don’t have to be weird if they don’t want. All things that appeal to me. Unfortunately, I just don’t really likeContinue reading “145: Radiohead (C)”

Chris Brown in tier list this one is tricky for me, I feel he doesn’t quite fit anywhere, I feel like I have to justify why he ended up as my third F rank. Because the thing is, I don’t dislike the music. By and large, it’s fine, it’s decent. It’s not necessarily to myContinue reading “144: Chris Brown (F+)”

Childish Gambino in tier list kay, so this one is tough for me. I’m giving a B for now, but I really do feel like that’s a placeholder rank. I just don’t have the context (musical or cultural) to really listen to it on its own terms right now, and what I did listen toContinue reading “143: Childish Gambino (B→A-)”

Fleetwood Mac in tier list I really am not confident about this ranking at all. I think this B+ will work as a decent placeholder for now, but I definitely foresee some shifting, some rearranging in the future for this one. Partly just because it’s so much, it’s hard to keep a handle on aContinue reading “142: Fleetwood Mac (B+)”

Ariana Grande in tier list I like the music a good bit, actually, pretty consistent, pretty engaging. Occasionally samey/boring, but not as much as I think I expected. But I really am not a fan of the Ariana Grande experience, of her persona, of her themes and lyrics. She’s consistently very sexual, and increasingly soContinue reading “141: Ariana Grande (B)”

Muse in tier list a little tricky to rank, because there are definitely albums where they just hit for me, where listening to them I go, “dang this band rocks”- but there are also albums and strings of songs that make me think they’re kinda just mid. The test is, as I listen more, doesContinue reading “140: Muse (A)”

Fats Domino in tier list I like him a lot for a B, if that makes sense. He gets a little repetitive for me, I don’t always get into it, but he’s definitely a vibe and there’s definitely some real good stuff in there

The Dead Weather in tier list I like it, it definitely feels to me like an extension of Jack White stuff, which makes sense ‘cause it is. More Jack White than White Stripes, it’s good. Definitely a different vibe/mood than I normally listen to but I do like it

Wilco in tier list this is a very probationary ranking, I think. I like them, I like their vibe. They’re thoughtful and consistent. Not very super fun/exciting (even if mostly pretty engaging) to listen to, though, and no real standout songs. I am very curious to see how I’ll feel about them when given someContinue reading “137: Wilco (B)”