When the nights start to feel cool again, the White Album always makes nostalgic. It's anchored to some my favorite memories.
The first black metal album that I've found myself reaching for in some time. At first the band's limited range turned me off, but then I heard how artfully and subtly they are able to contrast moods, and I remembered what drew me to this type of music to begin with. More skillfully than any other black metal band I've heard, Deafheaven is able to conjure not just the struggle, but also the relief of expelling something deeply lodged.
Not too long ago, Lady Gaga wrote some of the most grabbing pre-chrouses, intriguing bridges, and beautiful melodies in contemporary pop music. This new song, though, sounds uninspired. I think this form is no longer best suited to express her core.
