Billy Joel in tier list my very first impression was probably how much I could hear stuff that Ben Folds pretty clearly draws from. There are a couple songs in the first album that really made me understand the comparisons people make between Ben Folds and Billy Joel. Like, both do piano, the piano man,Continue reading “258: Billy Joel (B)”
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257: Sam Means (B)
Sam Means in tier list he’s the other half of The Format, that’s him and Nate Ruess (of fun.). I definitely feel like Means was the real songwriter for The Format. Ruess’ voice is pretty signature at this point, that’s an iconic part of fun. and fun. was pretty hugely successful. But Ruess’ solo stuffContinue reading “257: Sam Means (B)”
256: Eagles (B)
Eagles in tier list after listening to everything, I still mostly just love Take It Easy. Everything else is pretty good too, I’m not opposed. It’s consistent, inoffensive, enjoyable stuff. I don’t honestly care all that much about it, though. It’s good, I don’t mean to crap on it. I like it, it’s well doneContinue reading “256: Eagles (B)”
RELISTEN2: Franz Ferdinand (down)
Franz Ferdinand
255: Sam Dew (B-)
Sam Dew in tier list Dew’s name is all over song credits. Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, more. He made it onto my list via association to Jack Antinoff; he’s part of Red Hearse with Antinoff and Sounwave. Anyway. I really liked the singles and ep, they were fun and interesting, definitely a vibe. IContinue reading “255: Sam Dew (B-)”
254: ABBA (A)
ABBA in tier list it is genuinely a little bit astounding to me just how much “classic” ABBA there is. I’ve been meaning to listen through all of ABBA’s stuff for ages now; in my head, from what I know, I’ve always really liked them. They’ve got some great hits, they’re mega famous and historicallyContinue reading “254: ABBA (A)”
253: Sammy Rae & The Friends (A-)
Sammy Rae & The Friends in tier list Well, this really isn’t a first impression. I first listened through all of Sammy Rae & The Friends’ music almost a full three years ago, at the behest of my little sister. I liked ‘em a lot, and they kept growing on me as I listened. IContinue reading “253: Sammy Rae & The Friends (A-)”
252: Hazlett (A-)
Hazlett in tier list I do just really like folk music. Folk leaning, folk inspired, I find it very appealing, consistently. It’s also heavily focused on being atmospheric, which I didn’t realize at first, but as I came recognize that part of it and understand how pivotal it is to shaping the sound, to influencingContinue reading “252: Hazlett (A-)”
251: Kenshi Yonezu (A+)
Kenshi Yonezu in tier list This is what I wrote after listening to his first album, Hanataba to Suisou (Bouquet and Burial at Sea), which he released as Hachi. This is day one, my first impression of him: I found this immediately compelling. I’ve got a feeling, I think Kenshi Yonezu is gonna fly toContinue reading “251: Kenshi Yonezu (A+)”
RELISTEN1: Feed Me Jack (up)
Feed Me Jack
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