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Harry Styles in tier list immediate impression was very positive, and it stayed positive throughout. The music is interesting, he’s interesting. I didn’t usually love the songs that he was credited on in 1D. I don’t know if that’s because he stepped it up after going solo or if his style just doesn’t actually mixContinue reading “181: Harry Styles (A+)”

One Direction in tier list I’ve been given many reasons, repeatedly, from many sources, to listen to Harry Styles. This is part of that, of the investigation into him. The completionist way I do things means I’m listening to 1D, then Harry Styles solo stuff, then the rest of the 1D members solo stuff, toContinue reading “180: One Direction (B-)”

The Postal Service in tier list I’m comparing this to Death Cab, obviously, dunno why I wouldn’t, it’s Ben Gibbard. I think it’s good, it’s fun, there are a good handful of songs I like a lot, and then there are a bunch of songs that I think suffer from some of the same thingsContinue reading “179: The Postal Service (B+)”

The Origin in tier list there’s some Smiths vibes coming through here, a taste of Morrissey inspired vocals in the first album. It’s subtle enough that it’s not really distracting, but I do think it’s telling of where the band is coming from, so that’s interesting. First album is decent, second album is better, butContinue reading “178: The Origin (B-)”

Peach Tree Rascals in tier list I like it quite a bit. There’s stuff I wish were just a little different, but most of that is organizational. All of their music is in singles and EPs, and that’s a nuisance. I don’t want to sift through 30 singles, it’s a pain. It’s a pain toContinue reading “177: Peach Tree Rascals (A-)”