Electronica & EDM combination album club! ® (Whew!)

**Frownland** · 05-21-2014, 10:46 AM

1. What were your VERY FIRST impressions on listening to the album, say from the first five minutes in (first time)?

The album opens up on a pretty groovy note, for better or worse. There are some organ techniques that are pretty outdated imo but he does do a lot of cools stuff on that machine. Overall I found it to be likeable, albeit cheesy at some points.

2. Did your first impressions change, i.e., did the album get better or worse as you listened to it (first time)?

Was getting a little irritated by the style towards the end.

3. Which was stronger in your opinion, the opening tracks (first 2-3 songs), or the ending tracks (last 2-3 songs)?

The album opened on a far better note than it ended. Though that could just be because I was getting tired of the album by the time I heard the end. I liked the groovy fusion-esque parts of Soul City.

4. On repeated listens (if you did so), did you find you liked the album more, or less? Feel free to be very detailed if you like.

I've just listened to it once, I thought there were some good tracks on there, but I don't think I'll be listening to it again, tbh.

5. What is your favorite track from the album, if you have one?

The Elephant Never Forgets was good because it was Turkish March but my overall favourite was the opener.

6. What is your least favorite track from the album, if you have one?

Flight of the Bumblebee because it was cheesy at the end.

8. How would you describe the variety of tracks available on this album? Feel free to be very detailed if you like.

The album jumps to some very Floyd-esque moments in the middle, some parts almost sound like jazz fusion which is pretty cool. Some sounded very video game like, almost to a comedic extent.

9. What is the overall mood on this album?

Playful and laid back.

10. Is this an album you would listen to again all the way through (for personal, recreational use, outside of listening to it for this club), or are there just a few songs that you would listen to?

Most likely not, it's not really my thing tbh.

11. How well do you already know the band/artist?

Never listened to him before, but I'd heard the name.

13. Do you see any way the album could have been improved?

A little less cheese on my electronics please. The synth tone or whatever could have used some work at points.

14. Would you recommend this album to others?

I think some of my friends would like this because they played video games, but I don't think I'd recommend it to anyone but them.

15. Are you interested in listening to more albums by this band?

I'd like to hear this guy on modern equipment.

16. What sub-genre, if any, would you assign this music to?

Synthy videogame music.

My Rating:

6/10

. Any other thoughts you had about this album you would like to share?

It's good for what it is, some tracks are much better than others. A lot of them fall into cheeseville.

Deviouz · 05-29-2014, 06:27 AM

Cool. KnK. Will post thoughts soon.

Silenzio · 05-29-2014, 06:55 AM

Keys N Krates - Blackout EP

1. What were your VERY FIRST impressions on listening to the album, say from the first five minutes in (first time)?
Uh-oh, there is way too much rap in it. Honestly, it is not really my taste. The vocals didn't better it.

2. Did your first impressions change, i.e., did the album get better or worse as you listened to it (first time)?
Yeah, the second song got me less deprecating.

3. Which was stronger in your opinion, the opening tracks (first 2-3 songs), or the ending tracks (last 2-3 songs)?
I'd say the middle were best.

4. On repeated listens (if you did so), did you find you liked the album more, or less? Feel free to be very detailed if you like.
N/A

5. What is your favorite track from the album, if you have one?
Ring the alarm, I liked the rhythm and the swivels.

6. What is your least favorite track from the album, if you have one?
Luv to Luv You is messed up with a overly high-pitched "sexy" voice. Gross.

7. Did you change your favorite or least favorite track as you listened to the album?
Not really.

8. How would you describe the variety of tracks available on this album? Feel free to be very detailed if you like.
There is not really much difference between most songs.

9. What is the overall mood on this album?
Cool boy's party.

10. Is this an album you would listen to again all the way through (for personal, recreational use, outside of listening to it for this club),
or are there just a few songs that you would listen to?
To tell the truth, I wouldn't listen to it.

11. How well do you already know the band/artist?
I have never heard of this artist before.

12. If you are familiar with this band/artist, how would you compare this album to any of their earlier/later material?
N/A

13. Do you see any way the album could have been improved?
More electro and less rap/vocals.

14. Would you recommend this album to others?
No, except they like rap.

15. Are you interested in listening to more albums by this band?
Actually not.

16. What sub-genre, if any, would you assign this music to?
Electro rap.

17. (NOTE: Ignore this question if the album does not have lyrics.) Did you like the vocalist? Hate him/her? Any impressions?
I disliked the vocals, completely.

18. Your overall album rating on a scale of 1-10
2/10

Any other thoughts you had about this album you would like to share?
I'm biased, I dislike rap too much. I do not intend to be mean or w/e but I just dislike the genre of the album.

**Janszoon** · 06-01-2014, 07:34 PM

When we're starting a new album can we try to stick to a thing where the person recommending writes up a little something like we did with the first two albums? I didn't even realize there was a new album up until just now.

Deviouz · 06-22-2014, 11:03 PM

1. What were your VERY FIRST impressions on listening to the album, say from the first five minutes in (first time)?

I was really impressed! Loved the sample-ridden, 808 rompers in the beginning. Got me anxious for the rest of the EP!

2. Did your first impressions change, i.e., did the album get better or worse as you listened to it (first time)?

Nah, it was pretty consistent.

3. Which was stronger in your opinion, the opening tracks (first 2-3 songs), or the ending tracks (last 2-3 songs)?

Hmmm, this is hard. Prolly last few tracks.

4. On repeated listens (if you did so), did you find you liked the album more, or less? Feel free to be very detailed if you like.

Only spun this once. Picked 'Lucifer' out the bunch and spun that a couple times after, but not the whole EP.

5. What is your favorite track from the album, if you have one?

'Lucifer' & 'Oh Baby'.

6. What is your least favorite track from the album, if you have one?

'Uncle Otis'

7. Did you change your favorite or least favorite track as you listened to the album?

Nope. I knew what I like/disliked first spin.

8. How would you describe the variety of tracks available on this album? Feel free to be very detailed if you like.

Not much variety.

9. What is the overall mood on this album?

I can't really tell. Upbeat, boy-racer, party.

10. Is this an album you would listen to again all the way through (for personal, recreational use, outside of listening to it for this club), or are there just a few songs that you would listen to?

Prolly just 'Lucifer'.

11. How well do you already know the band/artist?

I've heard there other stuff like 'Dum Dee Dum' and their whole Lucid Dreams EP.

12. If you are familiar with this band/artist, how would you compare this album to any of their earlier/later material?

Their sound doesn't differ much, but they have definitely improved their production. If that makes sense. Compared to 'Dum Dee Dum' and a few songs of Lucid Dreams EP, you can hear how clearer they're production has become.

13. Do you see any way the album could have been improved?

Nah, I don't know. Concept? I didn't really like the composition of some of the songs, but they were still listenable. Except for 'Uncle Otis'. That song was weak and should've been scrapped imo.

14. Would you recommend this album to others?

Maybe. But I could recommend their better, later stuff. So, maybe.

15. Are you interested in listening to more albums by this band?

Have. I love 'em!

16. What sub-genre, if any, would you assign this music to?

EDM Trap.

17. Did you like the vocalist? Hate him/her? Any impressions?

Some of the vocal samples used were on point. Others weren't necessary. Like 'Uncle Otis'.

18. Your overall album rating on a scale of 1-10

7

19. What do you think of the production?

It was good! Dislike 'Uncle Otis' with a passion though. I just didn't get it. Other than that, drum patterns, vocal samples, everything was good.

20. Any other thoughts you had about this album you would like to share?

Weird listening to some vintage KnK. Glad I did though. I can appreciate their latest stuff even more now! Cheers, DJ!

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We need more reviews...

Deviouz · 06-25-2014, 10:40 PM

More reviews!!!!!!!!!

Wpnfire · 06-25-2014, 11:49 PM

Alright, I've finally renewed my interest in this thread and I'll post my rewiew as soon as the damn download for this album finishes. My internet connection is rivaling China in ****tyness right now.

Wpnfire · 10-09-2014, 02:33 PM

Goofle, are you aware you didn't actually put a rating down for the album?

Oh and @ Misspoptart, I'm just glad to see some activity here.

Questions

1. What were your VERY FIRST impressions on listening to the album, say from the first five minutes in (first time)?

"Man, this sounds epic" were probably my first thoughts. These songs are intense, melancholy, even a bit depressing at times, but they evoke tons of fantastic imagery. Really cool.

2. Did your first impressions change, i.e., did the album get better or worse as you listened to it (first time)?

Around the third track the album got into this really dramatic ambient sound that was highly, highly addicting. The fourth and fifth tracks were much better than the first three.

3. Which was stronger in your opinion, the opening tracks (first 2-3 songs), or the ending tracks (last 2-3 songs)?

Meh, they were mostly similar. I can't choose one set over the other.

4. On repeated listens (if you did so), did you find you liked the album more, or less? Feel free to be very detailed if you like.

I didn't listen to the album again, though I did listen to few individual tracks again.

5. What is your favorite track from the album, if you have one?

"The Calling," "Splinter," or "Lost." One of those songs.

6. What is your least favorite track from the album, if you have one?

Not sure.

7. Did you change your favorite or least favorite track as you listened to the album?

Well "The Calling" was my favorite, but then I heard "Splinter" and I liked that just as much. Same thing goes for "Lost."

8. How would you describe the variety of tracks available on this album? Feel free to be very detailed if you like.

I've got a mixed feeling about the variety. Most of the tracks stand out on their own, but I just think the album is just a tad too long and could be cut by a few tracks. "The Calling" has this deep orchestral section, and I think "Splinter" has an Oud playing at a few points, so the variety is quite high.

9. What is the overall mood on this album?

Definitely gloomy or melancholy, but there are a few moments where the gloomy feeling dissipates and the mood changes to this epic, inspiring melody. Most of the time though, the mood is just gloomy sprinkled with a few changes throughout.

10. Is this an album you would listen to again all the way through (for personal, recreational use, outside of listening to it for this club), or are there just a few songs that you would listen to?

It's a bit long, so probably just a few tracks.

11. How well do you already know the band/artist?

Never heard of him.

12. If you are familiar with this band/artist, how would you compare this album to any of their earlier/later material?

N/A.

13. Do you see any way the album could have been improved?

A bit shorter would be nice. The variety is very good as is, but maybe have more contrast between the intense, grinding synth tracks and the melodic ones. "Lost" is very close to a ballad in sound, and maybe if you threw another one in the album, and maybe take out a track from the second half of the album and threw in another grinding synth track, it would be much more entertaining.

14. Would you recommend this album to others?

Yeah, I could see most people finding something from this I like.

15. Are you interested in listening to more albums by this band?

Yes. I may bring this guy back when it's my turn to pick next.

16. What sub-genre, if any, would you assign this music to?

Intense, gloomy industrial? I don't know honestly.

17. (NOTE: Ignore this question if the album does not have lyrics.) Did you like the vocalist? Hate him/her? Any impressions?

He was great. Had no qualms with him except the whispering on the third track was slightly, very slightly, annoying, but it could have been much worse. Other than that, I have no problems with this guy.
Goofle mentioned the lyrics and yeah I will agree on paper, the lyrics sounds cheap, but the flawlessly timed instrumentation that surrounds the vocals really enhances their value I think.

18. Your overall album rating on a scale of 1-10

6

Wpnfire · 10-15-2014, 09:47 PM

Alright, so who's got another album we could review? All suggestions are welcome.

Wpnfire · 10-20-2014, 11:53 PM

"The squeaky wheel gets the most grease."

No I am not sure why I said that, but Jansz! You are inadvertently stalling this thread. I ask that you please post your review ASAP so we may continue.

05-21-2014, 10:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	1. What were your VERY FIRST impressions on listening to the album, say from the first five minutes in (first time)? The album opens up on a pretty groovy note, for better or worse. There are some organ techniques that are pretty outdated imo but he does do a lot of cools stuff on that machine. Overall I found it to be likeable, albeit cheesy at some points. 2. Did your first impressions change, i.e., did the album get better or worse as you listened to it (first time)? Was getting a little irritated by the style towards the end. 3. Which was stronger in your opinion, the opening tracks (first 2-3 songs), or the ending tracks (last 2-3 songs)? The album opened on a far better note than it ended. Though that could just be because I was getting tired of the album by the time I heard the end. I liked the groovy fusion-esque parts of Soul City. 4. On repeated listens (if you did so), did you find you liked the album more, or less? Feel free to be very detailed if you like. I've just listened to it once, I thought there were some good tracks on there, but I don't think I'll be listening to it again, tbh. 5. What is your favorite track from the album, if you have one? The Elephant Never Forgets was good because it was Turkish March but my overall favourite was the opener. 6. What is your least favorite track from the album, if you have one? Flight of the Bumblebee because it was cheesy at the end. 8. How would you describe the variety of tracks available on this album? Feel free to be very detailed if you like. The album jumps to some very Floyd-esque moments in the middle, some parts almost sound like jazz fusion which is pretty cool. Some sounded very video game like, almost to a comedic extent. 9. What is the overall mood on this album? Playful and laid back. 10. Is this an album you would listen to again all the way through (for personal, recreational use, outside of listening to it for this club), or are there just a few songs that you would listen to? Most likely not, it's not really my thing tbh. 11. How well do you already know the band/artist? Never listened to him before, but I'd heard the name. 13. Do you see any way the album could have been improved? A little less cheese on my electronics please. The synth tone or whatever could have used some work at points. 14. Would you recommend this album to others? I think some of my friends would like this because they played video games, but I don't think I'd recommend it to anyone but them. 15. Are you interested in listening to more albums by this band? I'd like to hear this guy on modern equipment. 16. What sub-genre, if any, would you assign this music to? Synthy videogame music. My Rating: 6/10 . Any other thoughts you had about this album you would like to share? It's good for what it is, some tracks are much better than others. A lot of them fall into cheeseville. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

05-29-2014, 06:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Silenzio Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Austria Posts: 210	Keys N Krates - Blackout EP 1. What were your VERY FIRST impressions on listening to the album, say from the first five minutes in (first time)? Uh-oh, there is way too much rap in it. Honestly, it is not really my taste. The vocals didn't better it. 2. Did your first impressions change, i.e., did the album get better or worse as you listened to it (first time)? Yeah, the second song got me less deprecating. 3. Which was stronger in your opinion, the opening tracks (first 2-3 songs), or the ending tracks (last 2-3 songs)? I'd say the middle were best. 4. On repeated listens (if you did so), did you find you liked the album more, or less? Feel free to be very detailed if you like. N/A 5. What is your favorite track from the album, if you have one? Ring the alarm, I liked the rhythm and the swivels. 6. What is your least favorite track from the album, if you have one? Luv to Luv You is messed up with a overly high-pitched "sexy" voice. Gross. 7. Did you change your favorite or least favorite track as you listened to the album? Not really. 8. How would you describe the variety of tracks available on this album? Feel free to be very detailed if you like. There is not really much difference between most songs. 9. What is the overall mood on this album? Cool boy's party. 10. Is this an album you would listen to again all the way through (for personal, recreational use, outside of listening to it for this club), or are there just a few songs that you would listen to? To tell the truth, I wouldn't listen to it. 11. How well do you already know the band/artist? I have never heard of this artist before. 12. If you are familiar with this band/artist, how would you compare this album to any of their earlier/later material? N/A 13. Do you see any way the album could have been improved? More electro and less rap/vocals. 14. Would you recommend this album to others? No, except they like rap. 15. Are you interested in listening to more albums by this band? Actually not. 16. What sub-genre, if any, would you assign this music to? Electro rap. 17. (NOTE: Ignore this question if the album does not have lyrics.) Did you like the vocalist? Hate him/her? Any impressions? I disliked the vocals, completely. 18. Your overall album rating on a scale of 1-10 2/10 Any other thoughts you had about this album you would like to share? I'm biased, I dislike rap too much. I do not intend to be mean or w/e but I just dislike the genre of the album. __________________ Sometimes the - silence - guides your mind.

06-01-2014, 07:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	When we're starting a new album can we try to stick to a thing where the person recommending writes up a little something like we did with the first two albums? I didn't even realize there was a new album up until just now. __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

06-25-2014, 11:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Wpnfire Dragon Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Kansas, United States Posts: 2,744	Alright, I've finally renewed my interest in this thread and I'll post my rewiew as soon as the damn download for this album finishes. My internet connection is rivaling China in **tyness right now. __________________ Last.FM My RYM Ratings My Glitchwave Beta Profile**

10-09-2014, 02:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Wpnfire Dragon Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Kansas, United States Posts: 2,744	Goofle, are you aware you didn't actually put a rating down for the album? Oh and @ Misspoptart, I'm just glad to see some activity here. Questions 1. What were your VERY FIRST impressions on listening to the album, say from the first five minutes in (first time)? "Man, this sounds epic" were probably my first thoughts. These songs are intense, melancholy, even a bit depressing at times, but they evoke tons of fantastic imagery. Really cool. 2. Did your first impressions change, i.e., did the album get better or worse as you listened to it (first time)? Around the third track the album got into this really dramatic ambient sound that was highly, highly addicting. The fourth and fifth tracks were much better than the first three. 3. Which was stronger in your opinion, the opening tracks (first 2-3 songs), or the ending tracks (last 2-3 songs)? Meh, they were mostly similar. I can't choose one set over the other. 4. On repeated listens (if you did so), did you find you liked the album more, or less? Feel free to be very detailed if you like. I didn't listen to the album again, though I did listen to few individual tracks again. 5. What is your favorite track from the album, if you have one? "The Calling," "Splinter," or "Lost." One of those songs. 6. What is your least favorite track from the album, if you have one? Not sure. 7. Did you change your favorite or least favorite track as you listened to the album? Well "The Calling" was my favorite, but then I heard "Splinter" and I liked that just as much. Same thing goes for "Lost." 8. How would you describe the variety of tracks available on this album? Feel free to be very detailed if you like. I've got a mixed feeling about the variety. Most of the tracks stand out on their own, but I just think the album is just a tad too long and could be cut by a few tracks. "The Calling" has this deep orchestral section, and I think "Splinter" has an Oud playing at a few points, so the variety is quite high. 9. What is the overall mood on this album? Definitely gloomy or melancholy, but there are a few moments where the gloomy feeling dissipates and the mood changes to this epic, inspiring melody. Most of the time though, the mood is just gloomy sprinkled with a few changes throughout. 10. Is this an album you would listen to again all the way through (for personal, recreational use, outside of listening to it for this club), or are there just a few songs that you would listen to? It's a bit long, so probably just a few tracks. 11. How well do you already know the band/artist? Never heard of him. 12. If you are familiar with this band/artist, how would you compare this album to any of their earlier/later material? N/A. 13. Do you see any way the album could have been improved? A bit shorter would be nice. The variety is very good as is, but maybe have more contrast between the intense, grinding synth tracks and the melodic ones. "Lost" is very close to a ballad in sound, and maybe if you threw another one in the album, and maybe take out a track from the second half of the album and threw in another grinding synth track, it would be much more entertaining. 14. Would you recommend this album to others? Yeah, I could see most people finding something from this I like. 15. Are you interested in listening to more albums by this band? Yes. I may bring this guy back when it's my turn to pick next. 16. What sub-genre, if any, would you assign this music to? Intense, gloomy industrial? I don't know honestly. 17. (NOTE*: Ignore this question if the album does not have lyrics.) Did you like the vocalist? Hate him/her? Any impressions?* He was great. Had no qualms with him except the whispering on the third track was slightly, very slightly, annoying, but it could have been much worse. Other than that, I have no problems with this guy. Goofle mentioned the lyrics and yeah I will agree on paper, the lyrics sounds cheap, but the flawlessly timed instrumentation that surrounds the vocals really enhances their value I think. 18. Your overall album rating on a scale of 1-10 6 __________________ Last.FM My RYM Ratings *My Glitchwave Beta Profile*

10-15-2014, 09:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
Wpnfire Dragon Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Kansas, United States Posts: 2,744	Alright, so who's got another album we could review? All suggestions are welcome. __________________ Last.FM My RYM Ratings *My Glitchwave Beta Profile*

10-20-2014, 11:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
Wpnfire Dragon Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Kansas, United States Posts: 2,744	"The squeaky wheel gets the most grease." No I am not sure why I said that, but Jansz! You are inadvertently stalling this thread. I ask that you please post your review ASAP so we may continue. __________________ Last.FM My RYM Ratings *My Glitchwave Beta Profile*