This is purely the Ayu written Diary. Now she hates him, she should take it back and re-record it. But go back in time and get 2015 Ayu to do the vocals. It is a very typical Ayu-type of ballad.
8/10
2 of Us [BLUE] -14 Re: SINGLES- - Do As Infinity
Classic J-Pop re-recorded acoustically. Honestly, a great way to lift these songs out of the dated production they were originally subjected to.
Highlights: 1/100, Yesterday & Today, For the future, We are.
7/10
2 of Us [RED] -14 Re: SINGLES- - Do As Infinity
More of the previous. I am not sure which came first and which was the follow up. Or maybe they were released at the same time? Talk to me about your problems.
Highlights: 本日ハ晴天ナリ, 誓い, 冒険者たち, Week!
7/10
2NE1 1st Mini Album - 2NE1
I do not have the whole thing, but I have half of it on the album that is coming up next. And then I also have a couple of songs on both albums. And a bunch missing from this album? Someone get CL to beat with her baseball bat and earn that WWE title.
Highlights: I Don't Care, In The Club
8/10
2NE1 Best Collection -Korea Edition- - 2NE1
Sure, it all sounds a bit dated now, but when these young ladies say they are the best, you better believe they are not talking lies.
Highlights: I Am The Best, Ugly, Happy, Lonely
8/10
3 Feet High and Rising - De La Soul
Late-80s funky hip-hop and a sampling masterpiece. I find the messages confusing, but the groove is so funky.
Highlights: Me Myself and I, Potholes in My Lawn, Ghetto Thang, Buddy
7.5/10
4:13 Dream - The Cure
Where the self-titled album was an attempt at being 'heavy' and aligning with the fashion of the time (namely, bands that were post-punk bands that were heavily influenced by The Cure), this album is bit more of a blend of pop and darkwave. So a bit more of The Cure proper. It comes up short, but there are some standout songs and an epic intro, like usual.
Highlights: Underneath the Stars, The Hungry Ghost, It's Over, The Real Snow White
7.5/10
4:20/20 - DJ Reggie
Someone should have explained to DRA that mastering this stuff to the same level would have been really beneficial. It all still would have been awful garbage, but at least awful garbage that was not changing volume levels track to track - thus giving me more reasons to hate it.
Highlights: No Ticket No Laundry No Cry
4/10
5-Star - Stray Kids
The usual madness with a touch of rock in parts.
Highlights: DLC, Mixtape: Time Out, S-Class, ITEM
7/10
7 - Enrique Iglesias
This is such straight-forward pop. There really is not anything super outstanding, but it also is all very catchy and harmless. Nope, I forgot about Roamer! That is one of Enrique's very best ballad-type songs. And then there is something that could almost be considered a reworking of an AC/DC song. Honestly, this album is just enjoyable and easy to listen to.
Highlights: Roamer, You Rock Me, Be Yourself, Addicted
7.5/10
7 Minutes in Heaven - Pornography
Super fun super fast punk rock. Out of all the DRA albums and projects I have listened to this year, this album may well hold up the best. Probably because he is hiding on drums so I do not have to listen to his voice - but when you have a song with a chorus "Punch him in the nuts", it is clear he was involved in the songwriting.
Highlights: Last Night at the Opera, Violent Conversion, Punch Him, Fake Snake Real Pony
8/10
7 Seconds: The Best of Youssou N'Dour - Youssou N'Dour
I only have the single Seven Seconds with Neneh Cherry. Decent song. Their voices blend together pretty well.
8/10
8 Mile: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture - Various Artists
Almost like a sampler of Eminem and the crew on his new label. Considering that includes D12 and Obie Trice, that is not such a bad thing. Then you get Gang Starr, Jay-Z, NaS and Xzibit as well? Yeah, this is a SOLID hip-hop soundtrack.
Highlights: Rap Game - D12, R.A.K.I.M. - Rakim, Rabbit Run - Eminem, Lose Yourself - Eminem
8/10
10 Things I Hate About You (Music From The Motion Picture) - Various Artists
This is purely Letters to Cleo's cover of I Want You to Want Me. Honestly, I can never tell which version I prefer, because this one just rocks out so well.
10/10
'Albums' listened to so far: 1920
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