Jul 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM I'm sorry this happened but also LMAO That's so f---ing ridiculous it's crazy
Jul 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM I mean good on her for finding Christ and wanting to go celibate and what not, but she could’ve just said that originally lol
Jul 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM I typically ditch my family around Christmas Time cause some of them are bad and I want gifts from Santa so I get what shes saying lol
Jul 24, 2025 at 1:14 PM @AOTWClub @Justin Trudeau I spent more time on this review than usual since I had it in my earbuds nonstop at work. It stuck with me all week, and the more I listened, the more it hit me just how special this is. This is Clipse reclaiming the throne in 2025 with intent. With Kanye completely off the rails and Jay’s name being tied to the Diddy mess, it feels like the crown is up for grabs. Right now, there is no duo more deserving of it than Pusha T and Malice. Pusha and Malice sound laser-focused. The chemistry is still there, maybe even stronger than before. Pharrell matches their energy with some of his best and most unpredictable production in years. The album is cold, confident, and heavier than expected emotionally. This is not just a nostalgic return or a victory lap; it feels like a mission statement. It kicks off heavy with The Birds Don’t Sing. John Legend’s hook is a perfect fit, and both brothers come through with reflective, bruised verses that set the tone. Chains & Whips is pure menace; Kendrick brings real fire on his feature and doesn’t feel out of place at all. So Be It blends that street energy with futuristic production, and Push throws a quick jab at Travis that caught me off guard. All Things Considered is probably the most surprising track here, diving into themes like miscarriage and regret with a level of depth I wasn’t expecting. Pharrell’s work is stellar across the board; from the bounce of E.B.I.T.D.A. to the chaotic synth stabs of Ace Trumpets, the whole project sounds sharp and alive. The features are strong across the board too; Tyler, Nas, and Stove God all come through without overshadowing the duo. The only real stumble is So Far Ahead, the hook feels forced and throws off the momentum a bit. Score: 9.5/10 (Closer to 10) Favorites: The Birds Don’t Sing Chains & Whips So Be It P.O.V. E.B.I.T.D.A. Least Favorite: So Far Ahead One of the best rap albums of the year, no question. It has everything: sharp writing, layered production, serious replay value, and moments of vulnerability that give it extra weight. This is Clipse proving they are still elite.
Jul 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM Pulp - Different Class Favorites: Common People, Something Changed, Bar Italia RIPPER ROO’S RATING: 9/10 This is a very great album. I don’t have a lot to say but I appreciated it. I remember Bar Italia from the mixtapes. Almost every song feels theatrical and like an event. Yet the album feels so versatile in that it could be played in so many different settings and moods. Wonderful vocals and instrumentals. Some of these songs are quite catchy too. My only complaint about the album is the first half of F.E.E.L.I.N.G.C.A.L.L.E.D.L.O.V.E. I didn’t like very much, just found it boring but it picked up after that. Other than that I have no complaints. I wish I had more to say but I didn’t really connect to this album personally but can still see its greatness @AOTWClub
Jul 25, 2025 at 1:28 AM Great rating, thank you bro. I agree about the first part of that song, probably my least favorite moment on the album too.
Jul 25, 2025 at 10:12 AM @AOTWClub Let God Sort Em Out is now the number 1 album with a score of 9.0/10 Get your reviews in for this week's album Pulp- Different Class
Jul 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM Pulp - Different Class I'm always excited to see what album gets picked on sunday, but I can't deny that there's a special delight when I see an album that I've been wanting to check out for years. As such, when Jimmy suggested Different Class (I had woken up in a cold sweat right before I saw the post, so I think Jarvis Cocker might be haunting me) I was beyond excited. Granted, I really didn't know much about Pulp (before listening to "Bar Italia" I thought they were a Pavement-esque band lmao), but I was still hyped. Aside from Oasis' (What's the Story) Morning Glory? and Blur's Parklife, I wasn't really too familiar with Britpop as a whole either, so I was ready to jump into the record with open ears. I think that the album was pretty d--- fun. I like how "Mis-Shaped" starts the energy up immediately, and songs like "Pencil Skirt" and "I Spy" were pretty tongue in cheek. I'm gonna discuss some of the other tracks in the next paragraph, but I basically loved every song on here except for "F.E.E.L.I.N.G.C.A.L.L.E.D.L.O.V.E." which I wasn't able to get into sadly One of the things that I loved about this record has to be the lingering sadness behind it. The album simultaneously feels like a celebration and a lament for the British working and middle classes. Songs like "Disco 2000", "Something Changed", and "Monday Morning" sound incredibly fun and joyful, but the lyrics honestly bummed me out quite a bit (in a good way of course). There's something so relatably heartbreaking about songs like "Underwear" and "Live Bed Show". Not sure if this comparison makes much sense, but in a way, this record reminded me of one of my favorite books/collections, which is James Joyce's Dubliners. Although both works center on completely distinct cultures (Britain and Ireland respectively), they both present the audience with portraits of normal, everyday people, with a permeating sense of disillusionment in the background. As strange as it sounds, songs like "Underwear" and "Bar Italia" hit so hard for me, because they feel REAL, even if I can't personally relate with the events that are being described. It feels like a view into someone's everyday life, and I loved it. So yeah, I absolutely loved this record. By this point, whenever it's Jimmy's week, I'm basically preparing to write a glowing review since they've all been up my alley lmao.I can just tell that I'm going to be replaying this over and over once the next semester starts. So like always, big thanks to @Jimmy Jazz for the pick, and yeah. FAVORITE TRACKS: All of them except for "F.E.E.L.I.N.G.C.A.L.L.E.D.L.O.V.E." RATING: 9.5/10 @AOTWClub @Justin Trudeau
Jul 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM Wow bro I’m super stoked that you liked the album so much! I loved reading your review, such a great writeup. All of your points really hit the nail on the head; especially the one about Joyce’s Dubliners which is an amazing work of literature. Bringing that book up here is super clever. The songwriting on this album really does serve as a sort of art-rock take on Joyce’s work. Personally I am a huge sucker for these observationalistic bits on the album which actually do so much to capture Britain’s class struggle at the turn of the century. These observations being centered around ‘common people’ lol and common living make it ever more so interesting too. I also agree with what you said about there being a feeling of an underlying sadness on the album. This project, at surface level, is presented by Cocker as an anthemic bop with huge catchy choruses but, although that is most definitely true, people tend to overlook the nuances and layers that the songs are packed with. I’m glad you’ve been enjoying my album picks! I’ve certainly enjoyed yours a ton too, our musical preferences are almost identical lmao. Thanks once again for listening!!!
Jul 26, 2025 at 10:09 PM I'm feasting bro, new Quadeca was great, new JID on the 8th, new Hot Mulligan on the 22nd and I still have to listen to Freddie Gibbs Btw I highly recommend Black British Music by Jim Legxacy it's a dope mixtape with some of my favorite production this year
Jul 26, 2025 at 11:29 PM Oh trust me it’s on my radar, I’ve been listening to some of his s--- for a while. I’ve been busy lately so I haven’t gotten to it yet. I still gotta listen to Freddie Gibbs too
