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On Covers

First, definitions. A “cover” is a work that is largely derivative of a different, largely original work. Of course, nothing is original and everything is derivative, but I think this definition is functional when taken in good faith. Also a work that is largely derivative of a different, largely original work is what I’m callingContinue reading “On Covers”

On Performance and Composition

This is brief, but I use these words specifically enough that I think it’s worth making a space to clearly define them. The most concise simplification is to say that performance is execution and composition is design. The two ideas are easy to see as counterparts to each other. What’s supposed to happen and whatContinue reading “On Performance and Composition”

77: Dayglow (B)

Dayglow in tier list chill, pleasant. no songs I dislike, just not always super interesting/engaging. pretty alright RELISTEN1: Fuzzybrain is more mid than I remembered it being. I remembered it being a little bit mid, it was more mid than that. I like the songs I like pretty well, and the others I have approximatelyContinue reading “77: Dayglow (B)”

On Craft and Art

I’ll start with my definitions. Craftsmanship is technique, the ability to make vision into substance. The ability to make effective craft. Artistry is a quality of vision, a frame, a set of priorities, one geared toward producing art. There are two primary qualities of vision: that of the craftsman and that of the artist. TheContinue reading “On Craft and Art”

76: Talking Heads (B-→C-→F+→F)

Talking Heads in tier list I like the first album okay, and I like the general vibe, but becomes too long and repetitive, and thus dull EDIT: after time, I don’t particularly care for the vibe. Like, I can appreciate the vibe, that it exists and that’s neat, but it is more weird and justContinue reading “76: Talking Heads (B-→C-→F+→F)”

75: The Backseat Lovers (B-→B)

The Backseat Lovers in tier list their first EP is fine, their first album is solid, legitimately decent (and consistently so). nothing really special though, and no standout songs RELISTEN1: I quite like the first album, I think that’s grown on me such that if that were all they’d be an easy B+, maybe evenContinue reading “75: The Backseat Lovers (B-→B)”

74: Vulfpeck (A+→A)

Vulfpeck in tier list (this includes Vulf and Vulfmon and all that, ‘sall the same to me) lots of instrumental songs, but it’s always a vibe, super consistent and good, with some really really fun songs RELISTEN1: a lot of the instrumental songs I was hoping would grow on me and they didn’t, and thereContinue reading “74: Vulfpeck (A+→A)”

73: Paul Simon (A)

Paul Simon in tier list first six albums are great, only getting better, culminating at Graceland, which is superb. after that he’s more mellow and less immediately interesting, but I still like his vibe

72: Jacob Collier (A)

Jacob Collier in tier list super interesting, does really cool fun things, has some phenomenal songs, but also has a lot of misses, weird things that I just don’t think land. EDIT1: I saw him live, and it was so so good. Honestly just incredible. I maintain that a lot of his weird stuff doesn’tContinue reading “72: Jacob Collier (A)”

71: Lizzy McAlpine (A-→A)

Lizzy McAlpine in tier list way mellower than my typical mood but consistent and high quality. newest album is really good, some great songs that are more my speed RELISTEN1: slow songs have been growing on me, some of the songs I already liked have super grown on me, are absolutely fantastic RELISTEN2: I definitelyContinue reading “71: Lizzy McAlpine (A-→A)”