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1 week ago |
thelineofbestfit.com | John Amen
Even her last album, the well-polished Ten Fold, included distinct flashes of mercuriality, Bey juxtaposing idyllic scenes (of clouds and flowers, for example) with repeated acknowledgement that all things fade (death is ever-present). Still, while contemporising the R&B genre, Bey clearly drew from feel-good 70s and 80s sources, as well as the laid-back sides of Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, and D’Angelo.
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1 week ago |
buff.ly | John Amen
Even her last album, the well-polished Ten Fold, included distinct flashes of mercuriality, Bey juxtaposing idyllic scenes (of clouds and flowers, for example) with repeated acknowledgement that all things fade (death is ever-present). Still, while contemporising the R&B genre, Bey clearly drew from feel-good 70s and 80s sources, as well as the laid-back sides of Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, and D’Angelo.
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3 weeks ago |
nodepression.org | John Amen
With his second album, Memphis Medicine, Gary Hector revels in showmanship and indomitable authenticity. Working with vintage sounds while drawing from such lyrical influences as Bob Dylan, Willie Nile, and Rodriguez, the Trinidadian singer-songwriter offers an energetic and uplifting set. The title cut is a bright mix of guitars, drums, and slinky accents. Hector’s voice is buoyant as he fights the siren call of an illicit experience.
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3 weeks ago |
beatsperminute.com | John Amen
[Young God/Mute; 2025]The term “Zen” is part of the cultural vernacular. Used as an adjective, a noun, even a verb, the mainstream usage typically refers to someone being laidback, going with the flow, or practicing acceptance. But at the heart of Zen, and Buddhism more broadly, are principles regarding the intricacies of suffering, impermanence, and, more elusively, non-self.
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3 weeks ago |
nodepression.org | John Amen
Building on previous work, Watchhouse—formerly Mandolin Orange—offer their eighth album, Rituals. While Andrew Marlin assumes the majority of lead-vocal duties, Emily Frantz’s supporting parts are integral, giving the tracks depth and range. Additionally, the couple make use of assorted instruments, including bouzouki, harmonium, pump organ, and fiddle. The result is a sequence that underscores the duo’s songwriting skills and their enduring chemistry.
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