From 8d449e33248b09aacb1105495b4ef0f8349d2cc9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:13:47 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 001/119] Villains --- .../20170830-reviews-queens-of-the-stone-age-villains.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20170830-reviews-queens-of-the-stone-age-villains.md b/data/posts/20170830-reviews-queens-of-the-stone-age-villains.md index 89cf0b3e..8e38116e 100644 --- a/data/posts/20170830-reviews-queens-of-the-stone-age-villains.md +++ b/data/posts/20170830-reviews-queens-of-the-stone-age-villains.md @@ -24,8 +24,8 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.7 colours: - - "#d3494f" - - "#86a9a5" + - "#D14249" + - "#FFF" - "#FFF" pullquote: A distinct lack of thump summary: Mark Ronson’s production makes things sound pristine, which is impressive from a technical standpoint but not always appropriate. It makes the music sound kitschy, like a gigantic quiff’s greatest hits. Which all seems a bit unnecessary given that Josh Homme could slur his way through a phonebook and still be the coolest man in the room. From 0ec7ed6a084ca08a093194008097153a48732008 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:18:13 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 002/119] To Bring You My Love --- .../20200226-reviews-pj-harvey-to-bring-you-my-love.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20200226-reviews-pj-harvey-to-bring-you-my-love.md b/data/posts/20200226-reviews-pj-harvey-to-bring-you-my-love.md index a562445d..6c0d194b 100644 --- a/data/posts/20200226-reviews-pj-harvey-to-bring-you-my-love.md +++ b/data/posts/20200226-reviews-pj-harvey-to-bring-you-my-love.md @@ -33,9 +33,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.8666666666666667 colours: - - "#5d90ab" - - "#e2ebf0" - - "#b3c6d4" + - "#457087" + - "#E7EEF3" + - "#E7EEF3" pullquote: Black magic with a smile summary: With PJ Harvey it feels like you’ve stumbled across the ad hoc performance of a travelling mystic. It’s black magic with a smile. There’s blood trickling from the corner of its mouth, but then who are we to judge? week: 222 From ca5a424a18c2bfee8ad2d321d6d3539c8bacdaf5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:21:17 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 003/119] =?UTF-8?q?This=20Nation=E2=80=99s=20Saving=20Grac?= =?UTF-8?q?e?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit --- .../20180208-reviews-the-fall-this-nations-saving-grace.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20180208-reviews-the-fall-this-nations-saving-grace.md b/data/posts/20180208-reviews-the-fall-this-nations-saving-grace.md index 29f57f0c..d845c2bb 100644 --- a/data/posts/20180208-reviews-the-fall-this-nations-saving-grace.md +++ b/data/posts/20180208-reviews-the-fall-this-nations-saving-grace.md @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ totalscore: colours: - "#0e120c" - "#36b389" - - "#6c6e70" + - "#7A7D7F" pullquote: Chummy sleaze summary: Whilst I did expect a caustic, mocking tone, I did not foresee a package so pristinely produced. There’s a lot to be said for the album’s quirks, but when all is said and done, This Nation’s Saving Grace is in fact a great album in its own musical right. week: 131 From 83cf1c27ddd23a66ea8609fe1a23e63e902bb7da Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:23:00 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 004/119] There's a Riot Going On --- .../20180321-reviews-yo-la-tengo-theres-a-riot-going-on.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20180321-reviews-yo-la-tengo-theres-a-riot-going-on.md b/data/posts/20180321-reviews-yo-la-tengo-theres-a-riot-going-on.md index 4ad7429b..e19f621a 100644 --- a/data/posts/20180321-reviews-yo-la-tengo-theres-a-riot-going-on.md +++ b/data/posts/20180321-reviews-yo-la-tengo-theres-a-riot-going-on.md @@ -23,8 +23,8 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.5 colours: - "#c25151" - - "#f2efe4" - - "#f2efe4" + - "#ffffff" + - "#ffffff" pullquote: Murky and unmemorable summary: There’s a Riot Going On is neither immersive nor memorable. The sonic palette is murky and the songwriting is lax. Any time the group stumbles onto a passable bass line or soothing melody they run it into the ground in some sort of slow motion indie panic. week: 137 From 2d0702ae056a56253563e80483841b16e3351490 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:24:58 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 005/119] There Is No Year --- data/posts/20200122-reviews-algiers-there-is-no-year.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20200122-reviews-algiers-there-is-no-year.md b/data/posts/20200122-reviews-algiers-there-is-no-year.md index 8ec4b64e..8506d64b 100644 --- a/data/posts/20200122-reviews-algiers-there-is-no-year.md +++ b/data/posts/20200122-reviews-algiers-there-is-no-year.md @@ -28,8 +28,8 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.6333333333333333 colours: - "#2a2925" - - "#f23c31" - - "#283bb1" + - "#F45F57" + - "#ffffff" pullquote: "Mood: mood" summary: Following 2017’s brutally beautiful Underside of Power, There is No Year feels light in comparison, and even slightly unfinished. A record full to the brim, bursting with potential for something greater than what it ultimately settles for. week: 218 From 291df4ebe69d8b0feb7d8e80e8b6e192a6fd48cd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:27:43 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 006/119] The Universal Want --- data/posts/20200916-reviews-doves-the-universal-want.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20200916-reviews-doves-the-universal-want.md b/data/posts/20200916-reviews-doves-the-universal-want.md index 540b8c57..49ad190b 100644 --- a/data/posts/20200916-reviews-doves-the-universal-want.md +++ b/data/posts/20200916-reviews-doves-the-universal-want.md @@ -29,8 +29,8 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.56666667 colours: - "#361334" - - "#af6b9f" - - "#af6b9f" + - "#e7cee2" + - "#CAA0C1" pullquote: Plushy rock summary: The textures, vocals, and mixing are tediously uniform, and the instrumentation is too often basic in conceit and effects-laden in execution. There’s nothing to grab onto, nothing to shake the feeling that I’m listening to the soundtrack of a cul de sac dinner party. week: 248 From f97fefc58dcaa84e2fabb3c27dc0480b4f20b6be Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:32:23 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 007/119] The Stone Roses --- .../20190422-reviews-the-stone-roses-the-stone-roses.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20190422-reviews-the-stone-roses-the-stone-roses.md b/data/posts/20190422-reviews-the-stone-roses-the-stone-roses.md index 8f39e390..16c04507 100644 --- a/data/posts/20190422-reviews-the-stone-roses-the-stone-roses.md +++ b/data/posts/20190422-reviews-the-stone-roses-the-stone-roses.md @@ -26,9 +26,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.8 colours: - - "#5f7f58" - - "#efc94e" - - "#ddae1e" + - "#475D41" + - "#F5DD8E" + - "#EBCB6B" pullquote: Well adored summary: Though clearly a product of the ‘80s the album wears its age with grace. It’s a broody, elegant, sometimes transcendent blend of rock and electronic music quite unlike anything made before or since, even by The Stone Roses. week: 189 From e0f5305fda027c8d6d504923108530c5246d158b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:34:40 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 008/119] The Sophtware Slump --- data/posts/20200429-reviews-grandaddy-the-sophtware-slump.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20200429-reviews-grandaddy-the-sophtware-slump.md b/data/posts/20200429-reviews-grandaddy-the-sophtware-slump.md index 7b28c8be..a7047d64 100644 --- a/data/posts/20200429-reviews-grandaddy-the-sophtware-slump.md +++ b/data/posts/20200429-reviews-grandaddy-the-sophtware-slump.md @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.8333333333333334 colours: - - "#6397e0" + - "#496C9F" - "#f5f0f7" - "#f5f0f7" pullquote: Pop music of art students From 8b8ee4aeed1b65a1b951489775557a4a869f651c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:36:26 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 009/119] The Slow Rush --- data/posts/20200219-reviews-tame-impala-the-slow-rush.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20200219-reviews-tame-impala-the-slow-rush.md b/data/posts/20200219-reviews-tame-impala-the-slow-rush.md index fbb1785d..68442224 100644 --- a/data/posts/20200219-reviews-tame-impala-the-slow-rush.md +++ b/data/posts/20200219-reviews-tame-impala-the-slow-rush.md @@ -26,8 +26,8 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.6666666666666666 colours: - "#cb2d0c" - - "#e5c0a6" - - "#e5c0a6" + - "#F5EBE0" + - "#F5EBE0" pullquote: One big agreeable blur summary: Dreamy psychedelia takes centre stage, with very little shift in pace or tone. I'm hugely enamoured with the first handful of tracks, but gradually become numb to the music's whimsical nature. week: 221 From 2c059819ab8f832344af19114f081dfbb8c433d0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:38:06 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 010/119] The Real Thing --- data/posts/20190612-reviews-faith-no-more-the-real-thing.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20190612-reviews-faith-no-more-the-real-thing.md b/data/posts/20190612-reviews-faith-no-more-the-real-thing.md index dd9eefad..d98f1542 100644 --- a/data/posts/20190612-reviews-faith-no-more-the-real-thing.md +++ b/data/posts/20190612-reviews-faith-no-more-the-real-thing.md @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.6333333333333333 colours: - - "#6e6266" + - "#594F53" - "#c1d051" - "#f9e8de" pullquote: Ridiculous From 698d37ce4d0350b7d728766738893b9143d9a7d8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:39:33 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 011/119] The Powers That B --- data/posts/20150404-reviews-death-grips-the-powers-that-b.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20150404-reviews-death-grips-the-powers-that-b.md b/data/posts/20150404-reviews-death-grips-the-powers-that-b.md index e27be4fb..b83d7a2f 100644 --- a/data/posts/20150404-reviews-death-grips-the-powers-that-b.md +++ b/data/posts/20150404-reviews-death-grips-the-powers-that-b.md @@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.7 colours: - - "#5a9091" + - "#4F7D7D" + - "#ffffff" - "#ffffff" - - "#FFF" pullquote: Fucking crazy summary: As with a lot of Death Grips' output, a great deal of The Powers That B seems like it shouldn't work. It's just a huge, crazy wall of sound, and that makes for an exhausting listen; yet it works well despite it all. week: 10 From 5fa204cd90677be31afbe0cd4271dd498dc04f18 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:40:47 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 012/119] The Moon & Antarctica --- .../20200527-reviews-modest-mouse-the-moon-and-antarctica.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20200527-reviews-modest-mouse-the-moon-and-antarctica.md b/data/posts/20200527-reviews-modest-mouse-the-moon-and-antarctica.md index ac222e29..dbe8dc61 100644 --- a/data/posts/20200527-reviews-modest-mouse-the-moon-and-antarctica.md +++ b/data/posts/20200527-reviews-modest-mouse-the-moon-and-antarctica.md @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ totalscore: colours: - "#59414f" - "#f3f2f6" - - "#000201" + - "#f3f2f6" pullquote: An indie high water mark summary: Provided you're in the right mood, The Moon & Antarctica is one of the standout indie rock releases of the 2000s. A volatile relief for all the potential nihilists out there. week: 235 From 834bff6901c22bccc563c8fe0a80903c053490fe Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:46:59 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 013/119] The Deconstruction --- data/posts/20180412-reviews-eels-the-deconstruction.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20180412-reviews-eels-the-deconstruction.md b/data/posts/20180412-reviews-eels-the-deconstruction.md index 9d92fc85..2e860687 100644 --- a/data/posts/20180412-reviews-eels-the-deconstruction.md +++ b/data/posts/20180412-reviews-eels-the-deconstruction.md @@ -21,9 +21,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.6333333333333333 colours: - - "#db408d" - - "#ede4ca" - - "#ede4ca" + - "#C92678" + - "#F4F2E6" + - "#F4F2E6" pullquote: Radio E frequency summary: E’s songwriting has found fresh form. His songs, and the immaculate production that goes with them, can be predictable, but they’re almost always worth it in the end. I can’t imagine anyone other than E writing something like “Sweet Scorched Earth”, which is the closest we’ve come to an Eels ‘classic’ in quite some time. week: 141 From 19cbc1dd8629e14bb976e3f2936f618f0ab04536 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:49:14 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 014/119] The Eraser --- data/posts/20160330-reviews-thom-yorke-the-eraser.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20160330-reviews-thom-yorke-the-eraser.md b/data/posts/20160330-reviews-thom-yorke-the-eraser.md index 5d717758..ef7a343c 100644 --- a/data/posts/20160330-reviews-thom-yorke-the-eraser.md +++ b/data/posts/20160330-reviews-thom-yorke-the-eraser.md @@ -24,8 +24,8 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.7 colours: - "#0f0f0f" - - "#FFF" - - "#ed1a36" + - "#ffffff" + - "#ED2641" pullquote: Erratic ambience summary: The Eraser is a wonderful listen that comes with some baggage. It’s not on the level of OK Computer, In Rainbows, or Kid A — in fact, it doesn’t even attempt to stand on the same pedestal — but remains a significant entry in the Radiohead timeline. week: 47 From f84f8f66b71f628e36996c87e20d8c652e1069e3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:52:35 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 015/119] Bottle It In --- data/posts/20181018-reviews-kurt-vile-bottle-it-in.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20181018-reviews-kurt-vile-bottle-it-in.md b/data/posts/20181018-reviews-kurt-vile-bottle-it-in.md index f24f5ea4..91f634ea 100644 --- a/data/posts/20181018-reviews-kurt-vile-bottle-it-in.md +++ b/data/posts/20181018-reviews-kurt-vile-bottle-it-in.md @@ -27,8 +27,8 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.7666666666666667 colours: - "#161f1d" - - "#a85881" - - "#8a5481" + - "#A8719E" + - "#9E6193" pullquote: An expansive ramble summary: The whole record has an easiness of manner, content to be the sonic backdrop for a wanderer with no particular destination in mind. The mix colours all this perfectly. Vile's explorations deserve an expansive setting, and they get one. week: 168 From 352482e30e4c5e2f6d14f6386ea77af62b5f2013 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 18:53:55 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 016/119] Bright Green Field --- data/posts/20210512-reviews-squid-bright-green-field.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20210512-reviews-squid-bright-green-field.md b/data/posts/20210512-reviews-squid-bright-green-field.md index 4618bb5e..b8b3d701 100644 --- a/data/posts/20210512-reviews-squid-bright-green-field.md +++ b/data/posts/20210512-reviews-squid-bright-green-field.md @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.7 colours: - - "#469057" + - "#3F834F" - "#ffffff" - "#ffffff" pullquote: Ambitious, varied, and explorative From efbd9cf357ca259d97eb5d9dd169d434457d614a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 18:55:51 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 017/119] Broken Politics --- data/posts/20181026-reviews-neneh-cherry-broken-politics.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20181026-reviews-neneh-cherry-broken-politics.md b/data/posts/20181026-reviews-neneh-cherry-broken-politics.md index 4df00db8..48c63976 100644 --- a/data/posts/20181026-reviews-neneh-cherry-broken-politics.md +++ b/data/posts/20181026-reviews-neneh-cherry-broken-politics.md @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.6333333333333333 colours: - - "#8ca8d4" + - "#426DB3" - "#e8f5ff" - "#e8f5ff" pullquote: Meditative and self-limiting From 119cace10da6735c5e197973ec5140bb93a96c24 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 18:57:02 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 018/119] CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST --- ...0210707-reviews-tyler-the-creator-call-me-if-you-get-lost.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20210707-reviews-tyler-the-creator-call-me-if-you-get-lost.md b/data/posts/20210707-reviews-tyler-the-creator-call-me-if-you-get-lost.md index 90b84370..d02e6448 100644 --- a/data/posts/20210707-reviews-tyler-the-creator-call-me-if-you-get-lost.md +++ b/data/posts/20210707-reviews-tyler-the-creator-call-me-if-you-get-lost.md @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.8 colours: - - "#6ea375" + - "#528058" - "#ffffff" - "#ffffff" pullquote: Impulsive in all the best ways From 655366db974d5f9205d12ba126f47ed764baf19b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 19:00:24 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 019/119] Compton --- data/posts/20151010-reviews-dr-dre-compton.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20151010-reviews-dr-dre-compton.md b/data/posts/20151010-reviews-dr-dre-compton.md index b592665c..1c111a89 100644 --- a/data/posts/20151010-reviews-dr-dre-compton.md +++ b/data/posts/20151010-reviews-dr-dre-compton.md @@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.7333333333333333 colours: - - "#726c63" - - "#cccccc" - - "#FFF" + - "#367BA1" + - "#ffffff" + - "#ffffff" pullquote: A joyous celebration summary: A polished, lumbering beast of an album. Not so much concerned with peaks and troughs as with a steady, charismatic drone of all things Compton. Dr. Dre’s latest concoction rides a peculiar line between celebration and reflection. week: 26 From ef2750cb4f29edaf5d7de343b177be3bf8f00e19 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 19:01:39 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 020/119] Crushing --- data/posts/20190228-reviews-julia-jacklin-crushing.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20190228-reviews-julia-jacklin-crushing.md b/data/posts/20190228-reviews-julia-jacklin-crushing.md index f6d7ddf8..39693e75 100644 --- a/data/posts/20190228-reviews-julia-jacklin-crushing.md +++ b/data/posts/20190228-reviews-julia-jacklin-crushing.md @@ -22,9 +22,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.6666666666666666 colours: - - "#3de59e" - - "#eef5e6" - - "#eef5e6" + - "#128756" + - "#ffffff" + - "#ffffff" pullquote: An intimate breakup album summary: In a time where singer-songwriters are ten a penny, Julia Jacklin has created an album that stands out from the crowd. It doesn't reach heady heights or make grand proclamations, but it's made for a wonderful listen. week: 181 From 1a29d6f322bfb1286df0258b0814a228f7bbfe65 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 19:02:48 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 021/119] Daisies of the Galaxy --- data/posts/20160810-reviews-eels-daisies-of-the-galaxy.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20160810-reviews-eels-daisies-of-the-galaxy.md b/data/posts/20160810-reviews-eels-daisies-of-the-galaxy.md index 6cc61cee..7a849f5a 100644 --- a/data/posts/20160810-reviews-eels-daisies-of-the-galaxy.md +++ b/data/posts/20160810-reviews-eels-daisies-of-the-galaxy.md @@ -24,9 +24,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.8 colours: - - "#f54522" - - "#fff" - - "#444066" + - "#E02E0B" + - "#ffffff" + - "#ffffff" pullquote: Summertime nihilism summary: Daisies of the Galaxy is a beautiful place to be for a time, but it isn’t a masterpiece. It’s the black dog curling up in your lap and wagging its tail. We savour that frame of mind more than we care to admit, I think. week: 65 From 494bba2943bcd29e6c2b25092f15aa3cde97c2c5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 19:04:26 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 022/119] Definitely Maybe --- data/posts/20170614-reviews-oasis-definitely-maybe.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20170614-reviews-oasis-definitely-maybe.md b/data/posts/20170614-reviews-oasis-definitely-maybe.md index faa46d5a..e2ebad13 100644 --- a/data/posts/20170614-reviews-oasis-definitely-maybe.md +++ b/data/posts/20170614-reviews-oasis-definitely-maybe.md @@ -26,8 +26,8 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.7333333333333333 colours: - "#766680" - - "#FFF" - - "#ffde8f" + - "#ffffff" + - "#ffffff" pullquote: Relentless rock & roll summary: What a way to introduce yourselves to the world. Rock and roll delivered with swagger is such a buzz, and that’s the game on Definitely Maybe; relentless and unstoppable. week: 102 From f7a402c9c07cab9a0a69753888981f92035d074a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 19:06:18 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 023/119] Disintegration --- data/posts/20190710-reviews-the-cure-disintegration.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20190710-reviews-the-cure-disintegration.md b/data/posts/20190710-reviews-the-cure-disintegration.md index d392e99e..0214cabf 100644 --- a/data/posts/20190710-reviews-the-cure-disintegration.md +++ b/data/posts/20190710-reviews-the-cure-disintegration.md @@ -23,8 +23,8 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.7666666666666667 colours: - "#14080a" - - "#a96479" - - "#a96479" + - "#CAA0AC" + - "#A96677" pullquote: Frankenstein in a dinner jacket summary: Creating a distinctive, ethereal sound that feels suitably of its time, there are some cracking moments to be had here. While I do grow weary of it towards the end, there's certainly nothing bad here. An excellent album that's stood the test of time. week: 200 From cbded7e131289c5e65f1b7e91df1f161bec08c3d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 19:07:23 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 024/119] Divers --- data/posts/20151107-reviews-joanna-newsom-divers.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20151107-reviews-joanna-newsom-divers.md b/data/posts/20151107-reviews-joanna-newsom-divers.md index 594b7910..04db8fef 100644 --- a/data/posts/20151107-reviews-joanna-newsom-divers.md +++ b/data/posts/20151107-reviews-joanna-newsom-divers.md @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.7666666666666667 colours: - - "#b0a479" + - "#84754D" - "#FFF" - "#FFF" pullquote: Beautifully crafted From d1c647a2eb35652a2216ee532f132bea6c98eb7d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 19:10:30 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 025/119] Dreamland --- data/posts/20200812-reviews-glass-animals-dreamland.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20200812-reviews-glass-animals-dreamland.md b/data/posts/20200812-reviews-glass-animals-dreamland.md index a73df153..d1892bdd 100644 --- a/data/posts/20200812-reviews-glass-animals-dreamland.md +++ b/data/posts/20200812-reviews-glass-animals-dreamland.md @@ -25,9 +25,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.6 colours: - - "#ccaeea" - - "#fff" - - "#fff" + - "#9150D3" + - "#F1F8FD" + - "#F1F8FD" pullquote: A nostalgia meme summary: "Dreamland is millennial nostalgia in a nutshell. Dave Bayley yearns for his youth. Enter: Pokemon; G.I. Joe; Scooby Doo; Nintendo 64; Grand Theft Auto; Doom..." week: 243 From c112a4aa2de155ff7eda4efae4743555437bc3a3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 19:12:15 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 026/119] Drunk --- data/posts/20170301-reviews-thundercat-drunk.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20170301-reviews-thundercat-drunk.md b/data/posts/20170301-reviews-thundercat-drunk.md index 453832d5..bfc61a45 100644 --- a/data/posts/20170301-reviews-thundercat-drunk.md +++ b/data/posts/20170301-reviews-thundercat-drunk.md @@ -23,8 +23,8 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.6333333333333333 colours: - - "#4C4B47" - - "#DD9974" + - "#505b64" + - "#FFFFFF" - "#FFFFFF" pullquote: Mellow musical clutter summary: Thundercat doesn’t want to exhaust an idea, getting in and out of a song as soon as possible (often to its detriment), but has at the same time stuffed this album with so many ideas that it drags and becomes exhausting. From d05ccae9316d55cf74c03e8732baa7c61fff99d7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 19:15:37 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 027/119] Electric Ladyland --- ...reviews-the-jimi-hendrix-experience-electric-ladyland.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20160720-reviews-the-jimi-hendrix-experience-electric-ladyland.md b/data/posts/20160720-reviews-the-jimi-hendrix-experience-electric-ladyland.md index 8bc49604..0dfa2550 100644 --- a/data/posts/20160720-reviews-the-jimi-hendrix-experience-electric-ladyland.md +++ b/data/posts/20160720-reviews-the-jimi-hendrix-experience-electric-ladyland.md @@ -25,9 +25,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.8 colours: - - "#bd3e33" - - "#e3b456" - - "#f2c799" + - "#B13A2F" + - "#F9FAD1" + - "#F7DCC0" pullquote: Red-hot psychedelia summary: "To an extent, this is psychedelic background music, the kind only Hendrix, with his divine craft and exquisite ability, could muster. It plays like a vivid dream: beautiful, chaotic, and vigorous. This is prime Hendrix." week: 62 From fdb4bef8550b301e2ac72077fa1c8874d175c994 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 19:21:54 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 028/119] Favourite Worst Nightmare --- ...0222-reviews-arctic-monkeys-favourite-worst-nightmare.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20170222-reviews-arctic-monkeys-favourite-worst-nightmare.md b/data/posts/20170222-reviews-arctic-monkeys-favourite-worst-nightmare.md index d114ae83..cd635e5b 100644 --- a/data/posts/20170222-reviews-arctic-monkeys-favourite-worst-nightmare.md +++ b/data/posts/20170222-reviews-arctic-monkeys-favourite-worst-nightmare.md @@ -24,9 +24,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.8 colours: - - "#292628" - - "#8D8000" - - "#FFF" + - "#414142" + - "#BBAF58" + - "#BBAF58" pullquote: Vibrant British rock summary: Favourite Worst Nightmare may just be the best album to come from Arctic Monkeys yet. Riffs in giant proportions, subtleties hidden between the pedal switches, and Turner’s Sheffield charm in spades. week: 86 From 9021868017eac96a35eaf03c98c7750aac69c5d5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 19:23:57 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 029/119] FM! --- data/posts/20181108-reviews-vince-staples-fm.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20181108-reviews-vince-staples-fm.md b/data/posts/20181108-reviews-vince-staples-fm.md index 0a0b0f5f..eb3cc502 100644 --- a/data/posts/20181108-reviews-vince-staples-fm.md +++ b/data/posts/20181108-reviews-vince-staples-fm.md @@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.7 colours: - - "#e62786" - - "#f2fafa" - - "#f2fafa" + - "#E01A7D" + - "#ffffff" + - "#ffffff" pullquote: Quickfire West Coast hip hop summary: There’s an audacity to the concept that’s hard to ignore. FM! really does sound like a cartoonish snippet of overblown California radio, with all the pomp and sunshine and shadow that entails. week: 171 From 83fbcb9fe51d9039ead52732b419af00fecc1e69 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 19:25:07 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 030/119] Ghosteen --- .../20191009-reviews-nick-cave-and-the-bad-seeds-ghosteen.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20191009-reviews-nick-cave-and-the-bad-seeds-ghosteen.md b/data/posts/20191009-reviews-nick-cave-and-the-bad-seeds-ghosteen.md index bdf8c5f3..ed96fc6e 100644 --- a/data/posts/20191009-reviews-nick-cave-and-the-bad-seeds-ghosteen.md +++ b/data/posts/20191009-reviews-nick-cave-and-the-bad-seeds-ghosteen.md @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.6333333333333333 colours: - - "#b4c5b9" + - "#5F7C65" - "#ffffff" - "#ffffff" pullquote: Muggy and sorrowful From b5455fa4472e41681db289b71c2de53e13fbce8e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 19:27:00 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 031/119] From Deewee --- data/posts/20170329-reviews-soulwax-from-deewee.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20170329-reviews-soulwax-from-deewee.md b/data/posts/20170329-reviews-soulwax-from-deewee.md index 51cc2508..5054fe45 100644 --- a/data/posts/20170329-reviews-soulwax-from-deewee.md +++ b/data/posts/20170329-reviews-soulwax-from-deewee.md @@ -21,9 +21,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.43333333333333335 colours: - - "#B7C6E3" - - "#E8EEFC" - - "#323944" + - "#66738F" + - "#ffffff" + - "#ffffff" pullquote: Disappointingly drab summary: Songs often start with a groove that could quite easily develop into something interesting, but instead stagnate into nothing. Rhythmic repetition attempts to disguise a very obvious lack of development in ideas. week: 91 From c7d73e72bf3f052c80d63d1d8bad57ba52d6b60f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 19:27:57 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 032/119] Gish --- data/posts/20160817-reviews-the-smashing-pumpkins-gish.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20160817-reviews-the-smashing-pumpkins-gish.md b/data/posts/20160817-reviews-the-smashing-pumpkins-gish.md index cb338e2b..68ceb57e 100644 --- a/data/posts/20160817-reviews-the-smashing-pumpkins-gish.md +++ b/data/posts/20160817-reviews-the-smashing-pumpkins-gish.md @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.7333333333333333 colours: - "#33141d" - - "#c42421" + - "#dae0e3" - "#dae0e3" pullquote: Gloriously grubby summary: The record is a rich and gloriously grubby collage of sounds. It stands strong in a place somewhere between Pixies and Nirvana, with an added injection of psychedelic rock to ensure The Pumpkins nail down a sound of their own. From a1753c1a9ceceb689ae98b533d7d6d796b45e5e3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 19:30:47 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 033/119] Inner Song --- data/posts/20200902-reviews-kelly-lee-owens-inner-song.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20200902-reviews-kelly-lee-owens-inner-song.md b/data/posts/20200902-reviews-kelly-lee-owens-inner-song.md index 573867cd..40deb163 100644 --- a/data/posts/20200902-reviews-kelly-lee-owens-inner-song.md +++ b/data/posts/20200902-reviews-kelly-lee-owens-inner-song.md @@ -26,8 +26,8 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.7 colours: - "#565653" - - "#cacaca" - - "#cacaca" + - "#cccccc" + - "#cccccc" pullquote: A frozen wildflower summary: In a way the album is so delicate, so finely made, that it at times feels too fragile for its own good. It’s like a frozen wildflower - intricate and beautiful, but prone to shatter at any moment. week: 246 From 5d74cb9e8968a7d09e596e3fe4e99b0177efe0cf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 19:33:33 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 034/119] Let It Bleed --- data/posts/20190110-reviews-the-rolling-stones-let-it-bleed.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20190110-reviews-the-rolling-stones-let-it-bleed.md b/data/posts/20190110-reviews-the-rolling-stones-let-it-bleed.md index 3508fce4..86f90a22 100644 --- a/data/posts/20190110-reviews-the-rolling-stones-let-it-bleed.md +++ b/data/posts/20190110-reviews-the-rolling-stones-let-it-bleed.md @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.8333333333333334 colours: - - "#d41313" + - "#EB1414" - "#070d06" - "#070d06" pullquote: A glimpse of the Swinging Sixties From 72743b9479685375c5633f0eccd6525ba126c83e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 19:35:20 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 035/119] LP5 --- data/posts/20190327-reviews-apparat-lp5.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20190327-reviews-apparat-lp5.md b/data/posts/20190327-reviews-apparat-lp5.md index aab5d664..8d0dac15 100644 --- a/data/posts/20190327-reviews-apparat-lp5.md +++ b/data/posts/20190327-reviews-apparat-lp5.md @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ totalscore: colours: - "#152572" - "#f1c677" - - "#da2f8b" + - "#E66BAC" pullquote: Luscious and overly comfortable summary: LP5 seems comfortable not pushing any boundaries. Tracks unravel steadily, with heavy attention shown towards atmosphere and production (both of which are the album's strong points). Rarely are there any momentous changes to melodic composition, such is the ambient nature of the work. week: 185 From 8248d60e3b107ea4dba46072c8a8821bb188c0d2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 19:37:24 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 036/119] Masseduction --- data/posts/20171019-reviews-st-vincent-masseduction.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20171019-reviews-st-vincent-masseduction.md b/data/posts/20171019-reviews-st-vincent-masseduction.md index e3e3b36d..f2035f68 100644 --- a/data/posts/20171019-reviews-st-vincent-masseduction.md +++ b/data/posts/20171019-reviews-st-vincent-masseduction.md @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.6666666666666666 colours: - - "#ec372c" + - "#E52015" - "#FFF" - "#FFF" pullquote: Clever, plucky glam music From 40d024c5f5a0c5db5aa32dbe026c2b414bb2d85b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 19:40:33 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 037/119] 1 --- data/posts/20210414-reviews-drongo-1.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20210414-reviews-drongo-1.md b/data/posts/20210414-reviews-drongo-1.md index d4b1b8d7..92a58487 100644 --- a/data/posts/20210414-reviews-drongo-1.md +++ b/data/posts/20210414-reviews-drongo-1.md @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.8 colours: - - "#bdaa72" + - "#877440" - "#fefdf9" - "#fefdf9" pullquote: A spectacular musical safari From 81d563723cc481f366bc0b21d9e9e355f8a14e7d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 19:40:39 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 038/119] 9 --- data/posts/20150825-reviews-public-image-ltd-9.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20150825-reviews-public-image-ltd-9.md b/data/posts/20150825-reviews-public-image-ltd-9.md index d7178e3f..08cdef84 100644 --- a/data/posts/20150825-reviews-public-image-ltd-9.md +++ b/data/posts/20150825-reviews-public-image-ltd-9.md @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.6333333333333333 colours: - - "#f76e59" + - "#E5280B" - "#ffffff" - "#000000" pullquote: Slick and silly From a40d7a437b20a9990bdf4731819dd05338a7b28a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 19:42:36 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 039/119] 18 --- data/posts/20151101-reviews-moby-18.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20151101-reviews-moby-18.md b/data/posts/20151101-reviews-moby-18.md index 2dd7e76c..8fb46c09 100644 --- a/data/posts/20151101-reviews-moby-18.md +++ b/data/posts/20151101-reviews-moby-18.md @@ -21,9 +21,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.6333333333333333 colours: - - "#098db5" - - "#dce7f5" - - "#020301" + - "#087DA1" + - "#ffffff" + - "#ffffff" pullquote: Flat electronica summary: Strung together with down tempo drum beats, silky basslines, warming pads, and soulful vocals, it’s certainly a very consumable album, with little to jolt a listener’s senses. This, I feel, is the downfall of 18. week: 29 From ee831e61a09f6d6cbeb27e0dcf0282e2fc1be060 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 19:46:50 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 040/119] Ambient 1: Music for Airports --- ...20170517-reviews-brian-eno-ambient-1-music-for-airports.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20170517-reviews-brian-eno-ambient-1-music-for-airports.md b/data/posts/20170517-reviews-brian-eno-ambient-1-music-for-airports.md index 03f4fe90..6eb39e20 100644 --- a/data/posts/20170517-reviews-brian-eno-ambient-1-music-for-airports.md +++ b/data/posts/20170517-reviews-brian-eno-ambient-1-music-for-airports.md @@ -27,9 +27,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.8666666666666667 colours: - - "#73aba2" + - "#4B7C70" + - "#FBFBDA" - "#FBFBDA" - - "#000000" pullquote: A truly meditative space summary: Music for Airports is comprised of calming tones that induce sedation and tranquillity. The sound, or lack thereof, is so loose and open-ended that listeners are obliged to attach their own emotions. week: 98 From 35f8d7d6391b5b0daa2a0f8391945f206aa94996 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 20:00:10 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 041/119] Homogenic --- data/posts/20170201-reviews-bjork-homogenic.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20170201-reviews-bjork-homogenic.md b/data/posts/20170201-reviews-bjork-homogenic.md index f176eaeb..1b627641 100644 --- a/data/posts/20170201-reviews-bjork-homogenic.md +++ b/data/posts/20170201-reviews-bjork-homogenic.md @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ totalscore: colours: - "#476796" - "#f7f8fc" - - "#ccdfe6" + - "#DAE7EC" pullquote: A stunning work summary: Björk has not stopped searching, reinventing herself; and if this unending hunt is the driving force behind her art, Homogenic can be understood as the point at which she realised this – declaring herself ‘The Hunter’ – and the nadir of her brilliant work. week: 83 From 28f5590fc9d16cbdd0d71ee13d04b5950ab8ee37 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 20:01:46 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 042/119] Relaxer --- data/posts/20170607-reviews-alt-j-relaxer.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20170607-reviews-alt-j-relaxer.md b/data/posts/20170607-reviews-alt-j-relaxer.md index 5c6705b9..e41aa011 100644 --- a/data/posts/20170607-reviews-alt-j-relaxer.md +++ b/data/posts/20170607-reviews-alt-j-relaxer.md @@ -25,8 +25,8 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.5333333333333333 colours: - "#0e0c15" - - "#477C9B" - - "#FFF" + - "#FFFFFF" + - "#FFFFFF" pullquote: Remarkably boring summary: Relaxer falls together for spells, but for the most part the music sounds drunk. The general impression it leaves is inelegant and sloppy. I don’t understand what Relaxer is for or what it’s trying to do or say. week: 101 From 1940ce2d297a10d186b4971519fdcc89430ccd49 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 20:04:21 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 043/119] Pet Sounds --- data/posts/20201021-reviews-the-beach-boys-pet-sounds.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20201021-reviews-the-beach-boys-pet-sounds.md b/data/posts/20201021-reviews-the-beach-boys-pet-sounds.md index 87e9f3bd..1721dc27 100644 --- a/data/posts/20201021-reviews-the-beach-boys-pet-sounds.md +++ b/data/posts/20201021-reviews-the-beach-boys-pet-sounds.md @@ -24,8 +24,8 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.8 colours: - - "#428d52" - - "#fee34c" + - "#377644" + - "#FEEB7B" - "#fdfffc" pullquote: One big lovey dovey hooby dooby yeah yeah yeah jingle summary: The harmonies are wonderful, the instrumentation is charming, and, well, everything sounds rather bloody marvellous. There’s a lot to love and little to dislike. Is it as extraordinary as so often cited? Perhaps not. From 794b28ebf99c2c1dd8c8e56dccff57173cefced5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 20:06:33 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 044/119] Music Has the Right to Children --- ...iews-boards-of-canada-music-has-the-right-to-children.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20180418-reviews-boards-of-canada-music-has-the-right-to-children.md b/data/posts/20180418-reviews-boards-of-canada-music-has-the-right-to-children.md index 87d53be0..0ae3fc5f 100644 --- a/data/posts/20180418-reviews-boards-of-canada-music-has-the-right-to-children.md +++ b/data/posts/20180418-reviews-boards-of-canada-music-has-the-right-to-children.md @@ -24,9 +24,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.8666666666666667 colours: - - "#44958e" - - "#d5eded" - - "#FFF" + - "#377770" + - "#E3F3F3" + - "#FFFFFF" pullquote: An IDM milestone summary: Music has the Right to Children is immaculately layered. It often seems like very little is happening, but the subtle details drive the music along. It’s constantly evolving. The rare moments of tranquility take your breath away; they feel important and momentous due to the vast textural contrast. week: 142 From 88f0d37b7b1b8b908c57e57c2a1b2b974544c386 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2025 22:08:39 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 045/119] ...Like Clockwork --- .../20151216-reviews-queens-of-the-stone-age-like-clockwork.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20151216-reviews-queens-of-the-stone-age-like-clockwork.md b/data/posts/20151216-reviews-queens-of-the-stone-age-like-clockwork.md index 3feab10f..eb3424b8 100644 --- a/data/posts/20151216-reviews-queens-of-the-stone-age-like-clockwork.md +++ b/data/posts/20151216-reviews-queens-of-the-stone-age-like-clockwork.md @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.8 colours: - - "#f30443" + - "#EC0442" - "#ffffff" - "#000000" pullquote: Grand and gritty From b266fffa36e2ee4e21b48165c81169de14ddfde4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2025 22:10:02 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 046/119] A Written Testimony --- .../20200318-reviews-jay-electronica-a-written-testimony.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20200318-reviews-jay-electronica-a-written-testimony.md b/data/posts/20200318-reviews-jay-electronica-a-written-testimony.md index a962d065..26d04774 100644 --- a/data/posts/20200318-reviews-jay-electronica-a-written-testimony.md +++ b/data/posts/20200318-reviews-jay-electronica-a-written-testimony.md @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ totalscore: colours: - "#466582" - "#f4f5f7" - - "#e2dccc" + - "#E3DDCE" pullquote: The Jay-2 project summary: The sampling is seriously inventive and a joy to behold, the production is consistently phenomenal, and the thoughtful lyrical content rewards further listens. week: 224 From 7f19466266adbe83d43634303e12ab21c3c3ff50 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2025 22:12:01 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 047/119] AIM --- data/posts/20160914-reviews-mia-aim.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/data/posts/20160914-reviews-mia-aim.md b/data/posts/20160914-reviews-mia-aim.md index caa509a3..1004ee7d 100644 --- a/data/posts/20160914-reviews-mia-aim.md +++ b/data/posts/20160914-reviews-mia-aim.md @@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ colours: - "#ff5c21" - "#240b04" - "#240b04" + - "#240b04" pullquote: A drab farewell summary: If any generalisation can be made about AIM, it’s that it’s splintered. Almost every song comes across like a hodgepodge of undeveloped ideas mixed in From fbc538c603b4e7a52dff7cb05819e40de2e05549 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2025 22:13:39 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 048/119] All My Heroes Are Cornballs --- .../20190918-reviews-jpegmafia-all-my-heroes-are-cornballs.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20190918-reviews-jpegmafia-all-my-heroes-are-cornballs.md b/data/posts/20190918-reviews-jpegmafia-all-my-heroes-are-cornballs.md index f6e21de6..9be46414 100644 --- a/data/posts/20190918-reviews-jpegmafia-all-my-heroes-are-cornballs.md +++ b/data/posts/20190918-reviews-jpegmafia-all-my-heroes-are-cornballs.md @@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.7333333333333333 colours: - - "#ce98b8" + - "#AF558D" + - "#fcfcfc" - "#fcfcfc" - - "#dbdde9" pullquote: Lush lunacy summary: There's a glaring sense of lunacy throughout. It's as though JPEGMAFIA is snapping between multiple identities. I actually find the madness quite soothing, though I'm not really sure how or why. week: 208 From 3a2d3e419dd547eaddc949ab3d6a13ce5d267ac8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2025 22:16:28 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 049/119] American Utopia --- data/posts/20180314-reviews-david-byrne-american-utopia.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20180314-reviews-david-byrne-american-utopia.md b/data/posts/20180314-reviews-david-byrne-american-utopia.md index 345c1a33..6a368ed2 100644 --- a/data/posts/20180314-reviews-david-byrne-american-utopia.md +++ b/data/posts/20180314-reviews-david-byrne-american-utopia.md @@ -26,9 +26,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.7 colours: - - "#d46713" - - "#f7f7f5" - - "#f7f7f5" + - "#CF492A" + - "#ffffff" + - "#ffffff" pullquote: Borderline delirious summary: Those expecting a Blackstar will be disappointed. American Utopia is far too playful for that, for better and for worse. The record isn’t a masterclass, but there are still enough dashes of genius to make it one of the stronger releases of the year. week: 136 From 3439c9633b81eb5e998ac421037dde1076b10c60 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2025 22:17:34 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 050/119] And Nothing Hurt --- data/posts/20180913-reviews-spiritualized-and-nothing-hurt.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20180913-reviews-spiritualized-and-nothing-hurt.md b/data/posts/20180913-reviews-spiritualized-and-nothing-hurt.md index a09992f3..ab91a8a8 100644 --- a/data/posts/20180913-reviews-spiritualized-and-nothing-hurt.md +++ b/data/posts/20180913-reviews-spiritualized-and-nothing-hurt.md @@ -26,8 +26,8 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.6 colours: - "#596066" - - "#caccc6" - - "#b6c2be" + - "#DADAD8" + - "#DADAD8" pullquote: Lost in space summary: This is the first Spiritualized album in six years, so I’m left wondering why it feels like the product of artistic saturation. It’s certainly cohesive, and there are some gorgeous moments, but it ultimately winds up being forgettable. week: 163 From d91d3bb4387a3ba7fc75e5f96cbc6011b0f95fe5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2025 22:21:07 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 051/119] Animated Violence Mild --- .../20190821-reviews-blanck-mass-animated-violence-mild.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20190821-reviews-blanck-mass-animated-violence-mild.md b/data/posts/20190821-reviews-blanck-mass-animated-violence-mild.md index 3a8e96a6..522e8516 100644 --- a/data/posts/20190821-reviews-blanck-mass-animated-violence-mild.md +++ b/data/posts/20190821-reviews-blanck-mass-animated-violence-mild.md @@ -29,8 +29,8 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.6333333333333333 colours: - "#270a29" - - "#e1371e" - - "#e1371e" + - "#e94463" + - "#e94463" pullquote: Frenzied and exhausting summary: It’s like Blanck Mass put Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails, Mario, and the blood of a sacrificial lamb into a kind of sonic blender. week: 204 From e6303e279a7c486ef23bda8528a41961c4658481 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2025 22:23:24 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 052/119] Arthur --- data/posts/20150222-reviews-the-kinks-arthur.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20150222-reviews-the-kinks-arthur.md b/data/posts/20150222-reviews-the-kinks-arthur.md index bdb9b5e1..0984436f 100644 --- a/data/posts/20150222-reviews-the-kinks-arthur.md +++ b/data/posts/20150222-reviews-the-kinks-arthur.md @@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.7666666666666667 colours: - - "#434830" - - "#050808" - - "#bdb693" + - "#524539" + - "#FAA352" + - "#FAA352" pullquote: All very Kinks-y summary: A good deal of the songs are beautiful in ways only Ray Davies can achieve, but the album’s scattered feel keeps it from being more than the sum of its parts. week: 4 From f130f802f5195195b4d8a285aa394bfd3eb6ceb1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2025 22:26:16 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 053/119] Assume Form --- data/posts/20190124-reviews-james-blake-assume-form.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20190124-reviews-james-blake-assume-form.md b/data/posts/20190124-reviews-james-blake-assume-form.md index 9943de42..1131b4d0 100644 --- a/data/posts/20190124-reviews-james-blake-assume-form.md +++ b/data/posts/20190124-reviews-james-blake-assume-form.md @@ -25,9 +25,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.7333333333333333 colours: - - "#17111d" - - "#826151" - - "#826151" + - "#120916" + - "#A56972" + - "#A56972" pullquote: A beautiful statement of love summary: Blake's words are far more direct than ever before, and it suits the more focused nature of his songwriting, particularly in the album's second half. Blake has always been excellent at setting a mood, but for the first time in his career he actually exudes genuine emotive qualities. week: 176 From 22a8b79bd5f9b85985b6557b15fbb3f16026c715 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2025 22:27:46 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 054/119] Bad --- data/posts/20170809-reviews-michael-jackson-bad.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20170809-reviews-michael-jackson-bad.md b/data/posts/20170809-reviews-michael-jackson-bad.md index f9369b0b..25ab1582 100644 --- a/data/posts/20170809-reviews-michael-jackson-bad.md +++ b/data/posts/20170809-reviews-michael-jackson-bad.md @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.7333333333333333 colours: - "#090808" - - "#c82135" + - "#DF3A4D" - "#FFF" pullquote: Model '80s pop summary: I don’t have a lot of time for pop, but when I do I want it to sound like Michael Jackson. I guess the problem is that by 1987 Michael Jackson knew that was true for a lot of people. There’s a gimmickry to Bad which doesn’t always sit right. From 6957e5159cc8f6cb6dda8064933f68a58686ee70 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2025 22:29:37 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 055/119] Based on a True Story --- ...160824-reviews-fat-freddys-drop-based-on-a-true-story.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20160824-reviews-fat-freddys-drop-based-on-a-true-story.md b/data/posts/20160824-reviews-fat-freddys-drop-based-on-a-true-story.md index cdef930e..3552eff2 100644 --- a/data/posts/20160824-reviews-fat-freddys-drop-based-on-a-true-story.md +++ b/data/posts/20160824-reviews-fat-freddys-drop-based-on-a-true-story.md @@ -20,9 +20,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.7 colours: - - "#3a4444" - - "#807e42" - - "#FFF" + - "#2d4451" + - "#ffffff" + - "#ffffff" pullquote: A smooth fabric of sound summary: True to its reggae roots, the album’s mood is consistently mellow, providing an ideal vibe for those warm summer evenings. It flows at a steady tempo and seldom threatens to move away from it. week: 67 From d816605160a18c0e9279233ffdb900d982a4b432 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2025 22:31:05 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 056/119] Gore --- data/posts/20160427-reviews-deftones-gore.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20160427-reviews-deftones-gore.md b/data/posts/20160427-reviews-deftones-gore.md index 20b20a0a..85429b21 100644 --- a/data/posts/20160427-reviews-deftones-gore.md +++ b/data/posts/20160427-reviews-deftones-gore.md @@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.6666666666666666 colours: - - "#a5a2b2" - - "#FFF" - - "#323944" + - "#77748B" + - "#ffffff" + - "#ffffff" pullquote: Alluring brutality summary: Without sacrificing any of the gratifying brutality fans have come to expect from the band, Gore strikes a delightful balance, and is perhaps their most accessible record to date. week: 51 From 6b0d8ea04c786ff38aa431a6b08a910c66695aa3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2025 22:33:28 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 057/119] Gold & Grey --- data/posts/20190622-reviews-baroness-gold-and-grey.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20190622-reviews-baroness-gold-and-grey.md b/data/posts/20190622-reviews-baroness-gold-and-grey.md index 5093ce82..46b7504b 100644 --- a/data/posts/20190622-reviews-baroness-gold-and-grey.md +++ b/data/posts/20190622-reviews-baroness-gold-and-grey.md @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.7333333333333333 colours: - - "#C2712C" + - "#A94B37" - "#FDEBE4" - "#FDEBE4" pullquote: An alt-metal epic From c02676174912e0dee3a98c6ca9f35094350eb024 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2025 22:38:12 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 058/119] Illmatic --- data/posts/20160615-reviews-nas-illmatic.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20160615-reviews-nas-illmatic.md b/data/posts/20160615-reviews-nas-illmatic.md index c8e8499e..6e8ca936 100644 --- a/data/posts/20160615-reviews-nas-illmatic.md +++ b/data/posts/20160615-reviews-nas-illmatic.md @@ -20,9 +20,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.8333333333333334 colours: - - "#995c43" - - "#e6d6bc" - - "#faf9f2" + - "#7d3e30" + - "#daddda" + - "#daddda" pullquote: An undisputed classic summary: For those looking to get into hip-hop, I would recommend Illmatic ahead of any record at my disposal. Better rap albums have been released since, but none have captured the heart and soul of hip-hop quite like this. week: 57 From 6554fc23dbfd22fe3ddb03aa30759a05dd884635 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2025 21:01:06 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 059/119] My Aim Is True --- .../posts/20170719-reviews-elvis-costello-my-aim-is-true.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20170719-reviews-elvis-costello-my-aim-is-true.md b/data/posts/20170719-reviews-elvis-costello-my-aim-is-true.md index bc2687d7..04951c8a 100644 --- a/data/posts/20170719-reviews-elvis-costello-my-aim-is-true.md +++ b/data/posts/20170719-reviews-elvis-costello-my-aim-is-true.md @@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.8 colours: - - "#2d2727" - - "#FFF" - - "#C92B1F" + - "#000000" + - "#ffffff" + - "#DD2F22" pullquote: A rollicking debut summary: There is a remarkable degree of confidence that you wouldn’t usually expect from a debut, which is not only testament to Costello’s immense musical capabilities, but also his cheerfully bitter personality. This is a punk record, after all. week: 107 From 408e79dc65a1f25755b66bf9563a163e0d6ac855 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2025 21:03:14 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 060/119] =?UTF-8?q?OIL=20OF=20EVERY=20PEARL=E2=80=99S=20UN?= =?UTF-8?q?-INSIDES?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit --- .../20180621-reviews-sophie-oil-of-every-pearls-uninsides.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20180621-reviews-sophie-oil-of-every-pearls-uninsides.md b/data/posts/20180621-reviews-sophie-oil-of-every-pearls-uninsides.md index 8276c42a..b4b1aaea 100644 --- a/data/posts/20180621-reviews-sophie-oil-of-every-pearls-uninsides.md +++ b/data/posts/20180621-reviews-sophie-oil-of-every-pearls-uninsides.md @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.6 colours: - "#6e526a" - - "#ab9091" + - "#DCD0D0" - "#d6ded5" pullquote: A disjointed patchwork summary: SOPHIE’s production style is her primary asset, and I’m certain that therein lies the illustrious future. Whilst there is a plethora of interesting production ideas here, there’s also a notable absence of creativity in actual song writing. From b3f2cffbde46e5c78c0e75714f25ecda64d2d5a7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2025 21:04:47 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 061/119] Update 20160525-reviews-radiohead-ok-computer.md --- data/posts/20160525-reviews-radiohead-ok-computer.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20160525-reviews-radiohead-ok-computer.md b/data/posts/20160525-reviews-radiohead-ok-computer.md index 40cdc373..3c64e0b6 100644 --- a/data/posts/20160525-reviews-radiohead-ok-computer.md +++ b/data/posts/20160525-reviews-radiohead-ok-computer.md @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.9666666666666667 colours: - - "#79a1b8" + - "#6590AE" - "#ffffff" - "#000000" pullquote: Absolutely essential From 0b077723f247dc41cfb1516f49abcc9800e2301e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2025 21:07:34 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 062/119] Update 20200304-reviews-gorillaz-plastic-beach.md --- data/posts/20200304-reviews-gorillaz-plastic-beach.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20200304-reviews-gorillaz-plastic-beach.md b/data/posts/20200304-reviews-gorillaz-plastic-beach.md index 48a16584..60224419 100644 --- a/data/posts/20200304-reviews-gorillaz-plastic-beach.md +++ b/data/posts/20200304-reviews-gorillaz-plastic-beach.md @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.8 colours: - - "#ec9742" + - "#b75c2b" - "#ffffff" - "#ffffff" pullquote: Synthetic luxury From 7f22d5340ef557c0aec49c78058bc9ee9c2bedb9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2025 21:10:11 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 063/119] Update 20160928-reviews-preoccupations-preoccupations.md --- .../posts/20160928-reviews-preoccupations-preoccupations.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20160928-reviews-preoccupations-preoccupations.md b/data/posts/20160928-reviews-preoccupations-preoccupations.md index e319f640..2e3c8571 100644 --- a/data/posts/20160928-reviews-preoccupations-preoccupations.md +++ b/data/posts/20160928-reviews-preoccupations-preoccupations.md @@ -28,9 +28,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.6666666666666666 colours: - - "#3f77b8" - - "#222129" - - "#ebdeca" + - "#3B6FAB" + - "#F6F0EA" + - "#F6F0EA" pullquote: Intense, polished post-punk summary: It’s an intensely focused musical space, guided by a vocal delivery that seems simultaneously lethargic and passionate. Combined with the band’s rhythmic mauling, Matt Flegal’s harrowing snarls can feel fairly unsettling. week: 72 From 686e43c2ec808c32511b42eb86c1835fba8ddc5c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2025 21:13:37 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 064/119] Update 20180802-reviews-unkle-psyence-fiction.md --- data/posts/20180802-reviews-unkle-psyence-fiction.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20180802-reviews-unkle-psyence-fiction.md b/data/posts/20180802-reviews-unkle-psyence-fiction.md index 821d7567..8b403520 100644 --- a/data/posts/20180802-reviews-unkle-psyence-fiction.md +++ b/data/posts/20180802-reviews-unkle-psyence-fiction.md @@ -27,9 +27,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.7666666666666667 colours: - - "#a1856c" - - "#fafcfc" - - "#1d211c" + - "#2a2927" + - "#dfcab0" + - "#a8a3a4" pullquote: The '90s aggregated summary: Psyence Fiction attempts to be the sonic equivalent of the visual cinema experience — a lofty ambition, but UNKLE give it a bloody good go. It’s not quite the epic statement that Shadow and Lavelle so wished it to be, but it remains a fine achievement. week: 157 From 6f2afcf7c239ad88c2e2fc23e4c88f0dd2e44248 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2025 21:15:06 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 065/119] Update 20181011-reviews-queens-of-the-stone-age-queens-of-the-stone-age.md --- ...1-reviews-queens-of-the-stone-age-queens-of-the-stone-age.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20181011-reviews-queens-of-the-stone-age-queens-of-the-stone-age.md b/data/posts/20181011-reviews-queens-of-the-stone-age-queens-of-the-stone-age.md index 310dba1a..ebf964cb 100644 --- a/data/posts/20181011-reviews-queens-of-the-stone-age-queens-of-the-stone-age.md +++ b/data/posts/20181011-reviews-queens-of-the-stone-age-queens-of-the-stone-age.md @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ totalscore: colours: - "#a6327b" - "#faf1ed" - - "#e3bad8" + - "#EDD4E6" pullquote: Ridiculously groovy summary: In a lot of ways I love this album. But stood in a row with its successors I can’t help but see it as inferior for the lack of arrogant boundary warping, or the self-assured, unrepentant coolness with which every other album has been delivered. week: 167 From 6f251b264b37450d0a0798cefb9d33a96369e4f0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2025 21:17:19 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 066/119] Update 20180425-reviews-blur-modern-life-is-rubbish.md --- data/posts/20180425-reviews-blur-modern-life-is-rubbish.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20180425-reviews-blur-modern-life-is-rubbish.md b/data/posts/20180425-reviews-blur-modern-life-is-rubbish.md index 927259b1..31fd2093 100644 --- a/data/posts/20180425-reviews-blur-modern-life-is-rubbish.md +++ b/data/posts/20180425-reviews-blur-modern-life-is-rubbish.md @@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.6666666666666666 colours: - "#465354" - - "#e68619" + - "#F0B97A" - "#e3c55b" pullquote: Cockney vaudeville summary: There’s a lot to like if you dig the general sound. The songwriting is hard to knock, and Damon Albarn leads the pack well with his social satires and cutting commentary. From ad381426b08cb47ea9a7d603f3efffd98c8738cb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2025 21:20:57 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 067/119] Update 20180404-reviews-air-moon-safari.md --- data/posts/20180404-reviews-air-moon-safari.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20180404-reviews-air-moon-safari.md b/data/posts/20180404-reviews-air-moon-safari.md index 33805380..8fc1b271 100644 --- a/data/posts/20180404-reviews-air-moon-safari.md +++ b/data/posts/20180404-reviews-air-moon-safari.md @@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.7666666666666667 colours: - - "#278aa8" + - "#55799B" + - "#ffffff" - "#ffffff" - - "#000000" pullquote: Irresistible summary: Air combined chillout aesthetic with downtempo percussion, whilst adding that crucial pop element that made the record such a success. It’s pleasant, comforting, and frequently absorbing. week: 140 From 1dd19365f6b28d4f5966bed342013c2adcd764d0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2025 21:22:18 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 068/119] Update 20170913-reviews-deerhoof-mountain-moves.md --- data/posts/20170913-reviews-deerhoof-mountain-moves.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20170913-reviews-deerhoof-mountain-moves.md b/data/posts/20170913-reviews-deerhoof-mountain-moves.md index c2ca6e8a..d7d4ef6e 100644 --- a/data/posts/20170913-reviews-deerhoof-mountain-moves.md +++ b/data/posts/20170913-reviews-deerhoof-mountain-moves.md @@ -24,9 +24,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.7333333333333333 colours: - - "#898071" - - "#eaf4eb" - - "#eaf4e9" + - "#7E7467" + - "#ffffff" + - "#ffffff" pullquote: Hip, spritely protests summary: Deerhoof cram dozens of ideas into a 40-minute album, which is not only technically impressive, but thoroughly amusing. Mountain Moves is a protest album at heart, yet it overflows with a spirit that is both defiant and joyous. week: 115 From 3ca70f404ae54c41e76f6cd89394f8963dfed8d7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2025 23:19:54 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 069/119] Update 20200415-reviews-laura-marling-song-for-our-daughter.md --- .../20200415-reviews-laura-marling-song-for-our-daughter.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20200415-reviews-laura-marling-song-for-our-daughter.md b/data/posts/20200415-reviews-laura-marling-song-for-our-daughter.md index 460a269e..589ff377 100644 --- a/data/posts/20200415-reviews-laura-marling-song-for-our-daughter.md +++ b/data/posts/20200415-reviews-laura-marling-song-for-our-daughter.md @@ -26,9 +26,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.8333333333333334 colours: - - "#867e8b" - - "#cdced2" - - "#cdced2" + - "#79727E" + - "#ffffff" + - "#ffffff" pullquote: A Marling masterclass summary: Robed in ever so tasteful shades of pinkish beige, bluish beige, and beige, the album is an often sublime Marling masterclass. week: 229 From 0d579119570f74a9d29ba1ffb6445e7b8e0d1f40 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2025 23:21:39 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 070/119] Update 20180823-reviews-oh-sees-smote-reverser.md --- data/posts/20180823-reviews-oh-sees-smote-reverser.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20180823-reviews-oh-sees-smote-reverser.md b/data/posts/20180823-reviews-oh-sees-smote-reverser.md index 57932aaf..cae9c4bd 100644 --- a/data/posts/20180823-reviews-oh-sees-smote-reverser.md +++ b/data/posts/20180823-reviews-oh-sees-smote-reverser.md @@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.6333333333333333 colours: - - "#877987" - - "#cbc9d4" - - "#cbc9d4" + - "#665462" + - "#D1CFD8" + - "#D1CFD8" pullquote: Filter-free summary: If you can tap into Oh Sees’ frequency there’s no reason why this can’t be a lovely hour in the haze. The record needs that buy-in, though. Without it I find it hard to escape the feeling the band are getting a lot more out of all this than I am. week: 160 From 44cadc03a371c125af54be17685c38c57366b0e7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2025 23:23:10 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 071/119] Update 20150613-reviews-jaga-jazzist-starfire.md --- data/posts/20150613-reviews-jaga-jazzist-starfire.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20150613-reviews-jaga-jazzist-starfire.md b/data/posts/20150613-reviews-jaga-jazzist-starfire.md index dc571015..a5cc2972 100644 --- a/data/posts/20150613-reviews-jaga-jazzist-starfire.md +++ b/data/posts/20150613-reviews-jaga-jazzist-starfire.md @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.6333333333333333 colours: - - "#8f8f8f" + - "#000000" - "#ffffff" - "#f0dd81" pullquote: A nocturnal journey From c812e9a0faf166ee37b0fbb6af92ba638bf2fb4d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2025 23:24:17 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 072/119] Update 20170524-reviews-soundgarden-superunknown.md --- data/posts/20170524-reviews-soundgarden-superunknown.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20170524-reviews-soundgarden-superunknown.md b/data/posts/20170524-reviews-soundgarden-superunknown.md index 832d8cb4..e6340ba6 100644 --- a/data/posts/20170524-reviews-soundgarden-superunknown.md +++ b/data/posts/20170524-reviews-soundgarden-superunknown.md @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ totalscore: colours: - "#000000" - "#fff" - - "#cb3830" + - "#D1443D" pullquote: Powerful grunge summary: Superunknown is a sprawling record, spanning grunge, alternative metal, stoner rock, and psychedelia; streamlined under a pop supervision that makes it one of the most accessible and infectious rock albums of the '90s. week: 99 From c5e98ff3b8d502eddda182a4fb3df5b5aa0247c0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2025 23:25:14 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 073/119] Update 20210203-reviews-can-tago-mago.md --- data/posts/20210203-reviews-can-tago-mago.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20210203-reviews-can-tago-mago.md b/data/posts/20210203-reviews-can-tago-mago.md index e60df300..aa48f4d1 100644 --- a/data/posts/20210203-reviews-can-tago-mago.md +++ b/data/posts/20210203-reviews-can-tago-mago.md @@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.83333333 colours: - - "#dd4c1f" + - "#CD461D" - "#ffffff" - "#ffffff" pullquote: A hypnotic, woozy, weird anomaly From f55916872cb1532b89f0c4ae810ee3a26e6fcb2c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2025 23:30:54 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 074/119] Update 20160706-reviews-bat-for-lashes-the-bride.md --- data/posts/20160706-reviews-bat-for-lashes-the-bride.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20160706-reviews-bat-for-lashes-the-bride.md b/data/posts/20160706-reviews-bat-for-lashes-the-bride.md index d2211bd6..b1ea1cd9 100644 --- a/data/posts/20160706-reviews-bat-for-lashes-the-bride.md +++ b/data/posts/20160706-reviews-bat-for-lashes-the-bride.md @@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.5 colours: - - "#63896e" - - "#1c1c19" - - "#dfdee3" + - "#4A8253" + - "#000000" + - "#ffffff" pullquote: Flimsy summary: Interesting instrumentals are peppered throughout the album, but these largely don't evolve from the opening moments of each track. Natasha Khan's vocals are as beautiful and delicate as expected, but are noticeably safer than in tracks such as "Laura". week: 60 From fdb35e46d23de334537906a39e487210b8f2abc8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2025 23:32:47 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 075/119] Update 20160511-reviews-james-blake-the-colour-in-anything.md --- .../20160511-reviews-james-blake-the-colour-in-anything.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20160511-reviews-james-blake-the-colour-in-anything.md b/data/posts/20160511-reviews-james-blake-the-colour-in-anything.md index 66b857a3..70066809 100644 --- a/data/posts/20160511-reviews-james-blake-the-colour-in-anything.md +++ b/data/posts/20160511-reviews-james-blake-the-colour-in-anything.md @@ -21,9 +21,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.6666666666666666 colours: - - "#a8a592" - - "#e1e3d5" - "#4f6263" + - "#EDEFE7" + - "#EDEFE7" pullquote: Blake on autopilot summary: For an album that clocks in well over the hour mark, it’s regrettably unambitious and even a little safe. Dare I say it; this is effectively James Blake on autopilot. There is little progression between this and Overgrown. week: 53 From fbb4a9d29b0a100dff6f2e93529886294e5b46ec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2025 23:34:12 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 076/119] Update 20170705-reviews-the-prodigy-the-fat-of-the-land.md --- .../posts/20170705-reviews-the-prodigy-the-fat-of-the-land.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20170705-reviews-the-prodigy-the-fat-of-the-land.md b/data/posts/20170705-reviews-the-prodigy-the-fat-of-the-land.md index b71cf03e..acd2b96b 100644 --- a/data/posts/20170705-reviews-the-prodigy-the-fat-of-the-land.md +++ b/data/posts/20170705-reviews-the-prodigy-the-fat-of-the-land.md @@ -24,8 +24,8 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.7333333333333333 colours: - - "#058CD0" - - "#000000" + - "#057CB8" + - "#fff" - "#fff" pullquote: A steady, confident dance drone summary: "Despite fluctuations in intensity, the general vibe is very much the same throughout. What The Fat of the Land lacks in diversity, it makes up in consistency: pulsating basslines and thrilling beats, polished with a grittiness that, at the time, was exclusive to The Prodigy." From e707fe0ed44c1e5b010a1295b4ce3d40fb813323 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2025 23:36:14 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 077/119] Update 20200617-reviews-jehnny-beth-to-love-is-to-live.md --- data/posts/20200617-reviews-jehnny-beth-to-love-is-to-live.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20200617-reviews-jehnny-beth-to-love-is-to-live.md b/data/posts/20200617-reviews-jehnny-beth-to-love-is-to-live.md index 7f318294..ae48abd0 100644 --- a/data/posts/20200617-reviews-jehnny-beth-to-love-is-to-live.md +++ b/data/posts/20200617-reviews-jehnny-beth-to-love-is-to-live.md @@ -25,8 +25,8 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.63 colours: - "#000000" - - "#d1120e" - - "#d1120e" + - "#EA1410" + - "#EA1410" pullquote: Purposefully provocative summary: The album is purposefully provocative, and whilst this brings exhilarating and hard-hitting moments, it can also result in disorientating frenzies. It feels messy, basically, though this isn't always a bad thing. week: 237 From c143ae64641362932a697a02c525b0e15091e245 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2025 23:38:20 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 078/119] Update 20191030-reviews-desert-sessions-vols-11-and-12.md --- .../20191030-reviews-desert-sessions-vols-11-and-12.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20191030-reviews-desert-sessions-vols-11-and-12.md b/data/posts/20191030-reviews-desert-sessions-vols-11-and-12.md index 9097ce20..59d9a2d2 100644 --- a/data/posts/20191030-reviews-desert-sessions-vols-11-and-12.md +++ b/data/posts/20191030-reviews-desert-sessions-vols-11-and-12.md @@ -25,9 +25,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.7 colours: - - "#e3228f" - - "#efd8b8" - - "#050608" + - "#DE1B8A" + - "#fff" + - "#000" pullquote: Pick 'n' mix rock 'n' roll summary: The Desert Sessions project has always been a lot of fun. It's sincere music created in the moment by a bunch of talented artists. Returning from an absence of 16 (!!!) years, I'm pleased to report nothing has really changed on that front. week: 214 From 83fe34e887c78379b5ea09d962c3cdaf9f01e45b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2025 23:41:19 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 079/119] Update 20150202-reviews-pixies-bossanova.md --- data/posts/20150202-reviews-pixies-bossanova.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20150202-reviews-pixies-bossanova.md b/data/posts/20150202-reviews-pixies-bossanova.md index 6d1342da..f541b51b 100644 --- a/data/posts/20150202-reviews-pixies-bossanova.md +++ b/data/posts/20150202-reviews-pixies-bossanova.md @@ -25,8 +25,8 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.6333333333333333 colours: - "#ad1a2e" - - "#000000" - - "#000000" + - "#fff" + - "#fff" pullquote: Amazingly catchy riffs summary: Without the raw energy of Surfer Rosa and cohesiveness of Doolittle, Bossanova is simply a solid album from a remarkable band. week: 1 From f562e7627fc9a69fb6abbc1541469416b13658a0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:08:03 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 080/119] Update 20200513-reviews-kraftwerk-the-man-machine.md --- data/posts/20200513-reviews-kraftwerk-the-man-machine.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20200513-reviews-kraftwerk-the-man-machine.md b/data/posts/20200513-reviews-kraftwerk-the-man-machine.md index bbdbec95..ae3bd6b9 100644 --- a/data/posts/20200513-reviews-kraftwerk-the-man-machine.md +++ b/data/posts/20200513-reviews-kraftwerk-the-man-machine.md @@ -34,9 +34,9 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.77 colours: - "#e83c3c" - - "#181818" - - "#181818" - - "#181818" + - "#141414" + - "#141414" + - "#141414" pullquote: Pioneering electronica summary: The album makes for hypnotic listening, bobbling along like a well-mannered German robot. All these years later it still sounds like the future. week: 233 From 9a18746de4a9e0ba1b87a2f608ef9c39895916d2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:11:09 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 081/119] Update 20150322-reviews-kendrick-lamar-to-pimp-a-butterfly.md --- .../20150322-reviews-kendrick-lamar-to-pimp-a-butterfly.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20150322-reviews-kendrick-lamar-to-pimp-a-butterfly.md b/data/posts/20150322-reviews-kendrick-lamar-to-pimp-a-butterfly.md index 0098ff97..0d345d1e 100644 --- a/data/posts/20150322-reviews-kendrick-lamar-to-pimp-a-butterfly.md +++ b/data/posts/20150322-reviews-kendrick-lamar-to-pimp-a-butterfly.md @@ -26,9 +26,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.9 colours: - - "#363130" - - "#bdbdbd" - - "#7d7b79" + - "#1D2023" + - "#bdc9c8" + - "#bdc9c8" pullquote: An instant classic summary: If Good Kid, M.A.A.D City introduced Kendrick Lamar to the masses, To Pimp A Butterfly cements his place in the hip-hop hall of fame. This is an instant classic. week: 8 From 6b51c96fe63f7b39f18b4743b7dff3c201b4fe67 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:16:12 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 082/119] Update 20160713-reviews-the-avalanches-wildflower.md --- data/posts/20160713-reviews-the-avalanches-wildflower.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20160713-reviews-the-avalanches-wildflower.md b/data/posts/20160713-reviews-the-avalanches-wildflower.md index f77c7edb..9ddac033 100644 --- a/data/posts/20160713-reviews-the-avalanches-wildflower.md +++ b/data/posts/20160713-reviews-the-avalanches-wildflower.md @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ totalscore: colours: - "#356da1" - "#f7f588" - - "#080a0a" + - "#ffffff" pullquote: Bombastic sunshine summary: Wildflower brims with positive energy, and is a worthy, if lopsided follow-up to the acclaimed Since I Left You. The music is carefree, graceful, and extremely accessible, with an open-ended structure that makes the listening experience feel like a vast and joyous journey. week: 61 From c553d6e6e45b04d4f9d0b5ece29b7123ca3425e0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:17:58 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 083/119] Update 20180809-reviews-kate-bush-hounds-of-love.md --- data/posts/20180809-reviews-kate-bush-hounds-of-love.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20180809-reviews-kate-bush-hounds-of-love.md b/data/posts/20180809-reviews-kate-bush-hounds-of-love.md index 43d27485..0ffd62dd 100644 --- a/data/posts/20180809-reviews-kate-bush-hounds-of-love.md +++ b/data/posts/20180809-reviews-kate-bush-hounds-of-love.md @@ -29,9 +29,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.8333333333333334 colours: - - "#A274BC" - - "#DFC0DC" - - "#FBFBFB" + - "#9561B3" + - "#ffffff" + - "#ffffff" pullquote: An unrelenting curiosity summary: Whilst Hounds of Love is not without its defects, it’s held high on the pedestal of art-pop for good reason. That Bush could create something so deliriously weird and wild yet also break through to the mainstream world is great proof of her powers. week: 158 From b4d8b7f6ae05a85bd10fe2cd1260798ca4a5f008 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:22:07 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 084/119] Update 20190117-reviews-david-bowie-hunky-dory.md --- data/posts/20190117-reviews-david-bowie-hunky-dory.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20190117-reviews-david-bowie-hunky-dory.md b/data/posts/20190117-reviews-david-bowie-hunky-dory.md index a8d245a2..3b98d8ea 100644 --- a/data/posts/20190117-reviews-david-bowie-hunky-dory.md +++ b/data/posts/20190117-reviews-david-bowie-hunky-dory.md @@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.8666666666666667 colours: - - "#a4914c" - - "#e9eae2" - - "#e9eae2" + - "#8D6D75" + - "#ffffff" + - "#ffffff" pullquote: A penny theatre musical summary: The songwriting is unbelievably good, to the point where it sounds effortless. Bowie, fresh from having his first child, shows sensitivity, humour, and even a little arrogance. In many ways, it was the sign of things to come. week: 175 From c03cf72bd261940aba038a4c4327fe4cc56693cc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:24:00 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 085/119] Update 20210402-reviews-death-from-above-is-4-lovers.md --- data/posts/20210402-reviews-death-from-above-is-4-lovers.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20210402-reviews-death-from-above-is-4-lovers.md b/data/posts/20210402-reviews-death-from-above-is-4-lovers.md index 1de3531d..99a24725 100644 --- a/data/posts/20210402-reviews-death-from-above-is-4-lovers.md +++ b/data/posts/20210402-reviews-death-from-above-is-4-lovers.md @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.5666666667 colours: - - "#a5a48d" + - "#8e5c40" - "#ffffff" - "#ffffff" pullquote: A failed experiment From 6438e4522c62368d454eb99321f6327601b44d34 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:25:53 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 086/119] Update 20161026-reviews-lady-gaga-joanne.md --- data/posts/20161026-reviews-lady-gaga-joanne.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20161026-reviews-lady-gaga-joanne.md b/data/posts/20161026-reviews-lady-gaga-joanne.md index 12f623d3..a1aaf797 100644 --- a/data/posts/20161026-reviews-lady-gaga-joanne.md +++ b/data/posts/20161026-reviews-lady-gaga-joanne.md @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.4666666666666667 colours: - - "#B08C98" + - "#986777" - "#FFF" - "#FFF" pullquote: Undercooked pop From e7b106881ecd16ba794db29ce2b49577a0d519f1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:27:18 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 087/119] Update 20180117-reviews-led-zeppelin-led-zeppelin.md --- data/posts/20180117-reviews-led-zeppelin-led-zeppelin.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20180117-reviews-led-zeppelin-led-zeppelin.md b/data/posts/20180117-reviews-led-zeppelin-led-zeppelin.md index 4bb28863..9e3f461b 100644 --- a/data/posts/20180117-reviews-led-zeppelin-led-zeppelin.md +++ b/data/posts/20180117-reviews-led-zeppelin-led-zeppelin.md @@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.8 colours: - - "#0d0d0d" + - "#000000" - "#bdbdbd" - - "#d63204" + - "#DC3304" pullquote: Urgent and confident summary: The riffs, energy, and force of will grasp from the ’60s to the present day with the swagger of being brand new. Tapping into the bohemian change-the-world sensibilities of the era, Led Zeppelin feel like a sonic equivalent of the Beats in their indifference to the status quo and their willingness to swivel it on the tips of their middle fingers. week: 128 From 93ea5f0d579f94d59f37987c41a4b86f6cc13637 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:28:10 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 088/119] Update 20170308-reviews-grandaddy-last-place.md --- data/posts/20170308-reviews-grandaddy-last-place.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20170308-reviews-grandaddy-last-place.md b/data/posts/20170308-reviews-grandaddy-last-place.md index e0f9419b..498b991b 100644 --- a/data/posts/20170308-reviews-grandaddy-last-place.md +++ b/data/posts/20170308-reviews-grandaddy-last-place.md @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ totalscore: colours: - "#644332" - "#FFF" - - "#8CA39D" + - "#FFF" pullquote: Bittersweet indie-rock summary: Some artists have a hard time returning after a lengthy hiatus, but Grandaddy has done it with aplomb. Avoiding sounding like a shadow of their former selves, Last Place is all you could want from the band. week: 88 From 22ca4006a69f1e9bbb81008d30696d8b2ceee837 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:29:27 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 089/119] Update 20210303-reviews-julien-baker-little-oblivions.md --- data/posts/20210303-reviews-julien-baker-little-oblivions.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20210303-reviews-julien-baker-little-oblivions.md b/data/posts/20210303-reviews-julien-baker-little-oblivions.md index 23a79879..2f285d6e 100644 --- a/data/posts/20210303-reviews-julien-baker-little-oblivions.md +++ b/data/posts/20210303-reviews-julien-baker-little-oblivions.md @@ -26,8 +26,8 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.6 colours: - "#474d4b" - - "#c2a12d" - - "#c2a12d" + - "#D6BA51" + - "#D6BA51" pullquote: Honest, unabashed, confessional summary: Whilst I welcome the shift away from skeletal guitars, I don’t think Baker’s strengths lie in creating expansive arrangements herself. These songs sound like they’ve been developed for arenas, which in itself is a strange paradox. week: 260 From f9d40f571c83178ebb90e892fb9e32c9cb777d0d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:31:31 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 090/119] Update 20181115-reviews-a-tribe-called-quest-midnight-marauders.md --- ...0181115-reviews-a-tribe-called-quest-midnight-marauders.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20181115-reviews-a-tribe-called-quest-midnight-marauders.md b/data/posts/20181115-reviews-a-tribe-called-quest-midnight-marauders.md index 94589f5d..c358022f 100644 --- a/data/posts/20181115-reviews-a-tribe-called-quest-midnight-marauders.md +++ b/data/posts/20181115-reviews-a-tribe-called-quest-midnight-marauders.md @@ -24,8 +24,8 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.9333333333333333 colours: - "#a6050a" - - "#e0ab09" - - "#e0ab09" + - "#F7CB45" + - "#F7CB45" pullquote: Worldly whimsy summary: An exhibition of seemingly boundless creativity, each track distinct, original, and memorable. Despite the liveliness, the album has a consistent thread of lounge-esque chill throughout — sit back and relax, you’re in the best of hands. week: 172 From 911f04057792b7a6bc09bde672627bd4b55ccfca Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:32:40 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 091/119] Update 20210120-reviews-midnight-sister-painting-the-roses.md --- .../20210120-reviews-midnight-sister-painting-the-roses.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20210120-reviews-midnight-sister-painting-the-roses.md b/data/posts/20210120-reviews-midnight-sister-painting-the-roses.md index a1368a47..6a64996c 100644 --- a/data/posts/20210120-reviews-midnight-sister-painting-the-roses.md +++ b/data/posts/20210120-reviews-midnight-sister-painting-the-roses.md @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.66666667 colours: - - "#6EAC6B" + - "#4C7F48" - "#ffffff" - "#ffffff" pullquote: Part dramatic dream, part sun-soaked soliloquy From 4f4b20206c9a52c82b88de5ecc975d668113f228 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:35:32 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 092/119] Update 20200722-reviews-lianne-la-havas-lianne-la-havas.md --- .../posts/20200722-reviews-lianne-la-havas-lianne-la-havas.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20200722-reviews-lianne-la-havas-lianne-la-havas.md b/data/posts/20200722-reviews-lianne-la-havas-lianne-la-havas.md index bc09793e..763c8195 100644 --- a/data/posts/20200722-reviews-lianne-la-havas-lianne-la-havas.md +++ b/data/posts/20200722-reviews-lianne-la-havas-lianne-la-havas.md @@ -22,9 +22,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.63 colours: - - "#595959" + - "#4a4a4a" - "#d4d4d4" - - "#b6b6b6" + - "#bababa" pullquote: One step forward, two steps back summary: The record lacks hooks and memorable moments. Lianne La Havas is her most cohesive album to date, but perhaps her most forgettable. It feels like one step forward, two steps back. week: 241 From 74bab7d8b1ba66382bd5d78f87ad272b47f185fe Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:38:38 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 093/119] Update 20151019-reviews-sexwitch-sexwitch.md --- data/posts/20151019-reviews-sexwitch-sexwitch.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20151019-reviews-sexwitch-sexwitch.md b/data/posts/20151019-reviews-sexwitch-sexwitch.md index 8005d9ce..1c17f322 100644 --- a/data/posts/20151019-reviews-sexwitch-sexwitch.md +++ b/data/posts/20151019-reviews-sexwitch-sexwitch.md @@ -23,8 +23,8 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.6 colours: - "#292929" - - "#898a87" - - "#cc161c" + - "#999A98" + - "#C0C0BF" pullquote: A pleasant little oddity summary: With its contagious aura of revelry and high sense of spirituality, Natasha Khan’s latest project initially proves quite alluring. Impressive vocal performances and a rhythm section that proves immensely gratifying in its tribal nature ensure Sexwitch makes for an enjoyable — if limited — experience. week: 28 From d8b1904faa187dba336623a3aa20729cb40a2ef2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:40:08 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 094/119] Update 20180509-reviews-jon-hopkins-singularity.md --- data/posts/20180509-reviews-jon-hopkins-singularity.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20180509-reviews-jon-hopkins-singularity.md b/data/posts/20180509-reviews-jon-hopkins-singularity.md index 73d03a00..bcc2b46d 100644 --- a/data/posts/20180509-reviews-jon-hopkins-singularity.md +++ b/data/posts/20180509-reviews-jon-hopkins-singularity.md @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ totalscore: colours: - "#1c1e24" - "#bdbba8" - - "#424875" + - "#9A9EC6" pullquote: Nocturnal electronica summary: Singularity is ultimately a record to admire rather than cherish, but there’s enough scope here for it to become a favourite for certain listeners. To any fan of electronic music, we suggest you strap yourself in and enjoy the ride. There’s a good chance you’ll love it. week: 145 From a6172a6a22f51b37a6875a6952754254a13a4bbb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:51:06 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 095/119] Update 20171122-reviews-baths-romaplasm.md --- data/posts/20171122-reviews-baths-romaplasm.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20171122-reviews-baths-romaplasm.md b/data/posts/20171122-reviews-baths-romaplasm.md index 473667c6..11c8a032 100644 --- a/data/posts/20171122-reviews-baths-romaplasm.md +++ b/data/posts/20171122-reviews-baths-romaplasm.md @@ -21,9 +21,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.6333333333333333 colours: - - "#1f1a0c" - - "#7d5f18" - - "#eddfce" + - "#2D3111" + - "#ffffff" + - "#ffffff" pullquote: An imposing sensory experience summary: The delicate craft of Wiesenfeld’s earlier work is mostly gone, and the instrumentals are instead excitable, fidgety, and sometimes erratic. The music is generally well constructed, but flirts dangerously with sensory overload. week: 125 From 21a2fe4c05fceeb1a4386d04efdbf8edd0c1cd1e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:52:14 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 096/119] Update 20200403-reviews-waxahatchee-saint-cloud.md --- data/posts/20200403-reviews-waxahatchee-saint-cloud.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20200403-reviews-waxahatchee-saint-cloud.md b/data/posts/20200403-reviews-waxahatchee-saint-cloud.md index e1f9f324..1af944ea 100644 --- a/data/posts/20200403-reviews-waxahatchee-saint-cloud.md +++ b/data/posts/20200403-reviews-waxahatchee-saint-cloud.md @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.6666666666666666 colours: - - "#8aa6ad" + - "#5A7B81" - "#ffffff" - "#ffffff" pullquote: Warm, fuzzy country From 92bc60265e858a151abbe9ff0d7cdad659d9e2ee Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:55:42 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 097/119] Update 20210401-reviews-bleeding-gums-murphy-sax-on-the-beach.md --- ...0210401-reviews-bleeding-gums-murphy-sax-on-the-beach.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20210401-reviews-bleeding-gums-murphy-sax-on-the-beach.md b/data/posts/20210401-reviews-bleeding-gums-murphy-sax-on-the-beach.md index a2fd550e..ca2d1adc 100644 --- a/data/posts/20210401-reviews-bleeding-gums-murphy-sax-on-the-beach.md +++ b/data/posts/20210401-reviews-bleeding-gums-murphy-sax-on-the-beach.md @@ -25,9 +25,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.8666666 colours: - - "#ca7e06" - - "#fafafa" - - "#fafafa" + - "#DF018A" + - "#FCFCFC" + - "#FCFCFC" pullquote: Few records are better at making you feel worse summary: Bleeding Gums’ hard life is laid bare. From brotherly estrangement to Fabergéal financial ruin to dental calamity, the soulful howling and gravelly tone is magnificient. week: 264 From 1106e75704d5184327a08c3dd9610628651fc7fb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:57:17 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 098/119] Update 20171116-reviews-lcd-soundsystem-sound-of-silver.md --- .../posts/20171116-reviews-lcd-soundsystem-sound-of-silver.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20171116-reviews-lcd-soundsystem-sound-of-silver.md b/data/posts/20171116-reviews-lcd-soundsystem-sound-of-silver.md index 32698005..01253f0e 100644 --- a/data/posts/20171116-reviews-lcd-soundsystem-sound-of-silver.md +++ b/data/posts/20171116-reviews-lcd-soundsystem-sound-of-silver.md @@ -25,9 +25,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.8666666666666667 colours: - - "#a6a395" + - "#787573" + - "#ffffff" - "#ffffff" - - "#323944" pullquote: Complex and affecting dance summary: "While LCD Soundsystem is undoubtedly a product of nostalgia, Murphy does well to interrogate this nostalgia: he’s not merely indulging his influences or recreating the past as if that would be sufficient, rather he’s delving into the past to forge something new." week: 124 From 175ab98590662a342b3fe6934a7e2f7bcbda81ab Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:01:05 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 099/119] Update 20180301-reviews-miles-davis-kind-of-blue.md --- data/posts/20180301-reviews-miles-davis-kind-of-blue.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20180301-reviews-miles-davis-kind-of-blue.md b/data/posts/20180301-reviews-miles-davis-kind-of-blue.md index 45a128dc..e272e203 100644 --- a/data/posts/20180301-reviews-miles-davis-kind-of-blue.md +++ b/data/posts/20180301-reviews-miles-davis-kind-of-blue.md @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ totalscore: colours: - "#000000" - "#fafaf7" - - "#126ea3" + - "#147CB8" pullquote: Luxurious and enchanting summary: Each player is a master of their craft, yet not one of them flaunts their talent. It’s seamless communication, a result of the immense understanding between the performers under the rule of improvisation. It plays out like a beautiful alien language. week: 134 From a96ee83e0e60cad79565ec2fdab92120213aa4ac Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:04:01 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 100/119] Update 20210127-reviews-bicep-isles.md --- data/posts/20210127-reviews-bicep-isles.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/data/posts/20210127-reviews-bicep-isles.md b/data/posts/20210127-reviews-bicep-isles.md index 85eda8c4..0987177d 100644 --- a/data/posts/20210127-reviews-bicep-isles.md +++ b/data/posts/20210127-reviews-bicep-isles.md @@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ colours: - "#fb3f36" - "#fff8fb" - "#fff8fb" + - "#A455C3" pullquote: Bicep-lite rather than Bicep at home summary: Tracks swirl about at a slower pace than in Bicep’s debut, and it often feels as though in creating a ‘home version’ of their music they have instead cut out the excitement. week: 255 From db5560b1c63fd85201a82d2a8fcb990f720ed92a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:05:47 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 101/119] Update 20171011-reviews-marilyn-manson-heaven-upside-down.md --- .../20171011-reviews-marilyn-manson-heaven-upside-down.md | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20171011-reviews-marilyn-manson-heaven-upside-down.md b/data/posts/20171011-reviews-marilyn-manson-heaven-upside-down.md index 73adde53..de8965c4 100644 --- a/data/posts/20171011-reviews-marilyn-manson-heaven-upside-down.md +++ b/data/posts/20171011-reviews-marilyn-manson-heaven-upside-down.md @@ -23,7 +23,8 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.6 colours: - - "#999999" + - "#949494" + - "#000000" - "#000000" - "#000000" pullquote: Weirdly disposable From 59c87a72740ff61e78afe9418026321f905087f0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:10:02 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 102/119] Update 20180726-reviews-the-internet-hive-mind.md --- data/posts/20180726-reviews-the-internet-hive-mind.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20180726-reviews-the-internet-hive-mind.md b/data/posts/20180726-reviews-the-internet-hive-mind.md index e0c0f38c..ab4d108b 100644 --- a/data/posts/20180726-reviews-the-internet-hive-mind.md +++ b/data/posts/20180726-reviews-the-internet-hive-mind.md @@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.5333333333333333 colours: - - "#d4805f" - - "#e8e8e8" - - "#e8e8e8" + - "#3D719D" + - "#f0f0f0" + - "#f0f0f0" pullquote: Boring and nice summary: Each song starts promisingly enough, but Hive Mind is guilty of not taking its ideas further. The record stagnates into a smooth R&B mood, though admittedly a rather lavish one. week: 156 From cd4298d670fb661e8b5e64b62f4279c20209496a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:11:31 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 103/119] Update 20170503-reviews-gorillaz-humanz.md --- data/posts/20170503-reviews-gorillaz-humanz.md | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20170503-reviews-gorillaz-humanz.md b/data/posts/20170503-reviews-gorillaz-humanz.md index 600ef6a5..c7a6b347 100644 --- a/data/posts/20170503-reviews-gorillaz-humanz.md +++ b/data/posts/20170503-reviews-gorillaz-humanz.md @@ -22,7 +22,8 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.6 colours: - "#F55A60" - - "#FAE477" + - "#13120D" + - "#13120D" - "#13120D" pullquote: An inconsistent frenzy summary: The album’s songwriting is fairly subpar, suffering from attempting to say everything it can and ultimately saying nothing inspired or new. Humanz is by no means a terrible album, but it’s definitely a disappointing one. From b174c1fd93663b7ab9472192970720be0ef90b2d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:14:15 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 104/119] Update 20171025-reviews-queen-news-of-the-world.md --- data/posts/20171025-reviews-queen-news-of-the-world.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20171025-reviews-queen-news-of-the-world.md b/data/posts/20171025-reviews-queen-news-of-the-world.md index 013bd3e1..713c5503 100644 --- a/data/posts/20171025-reviews-queen-news-of-the-world.md +++ b/data/posts/20171025-reviews-queen-news-of-the-world.md @@ -26,9 +26,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.5333333333333333 colours: - - "#5b7852" - - "#DED2C6" - - "#DED2C6" + - "#2E853E" + - "#ffffff" + - "#ffffff" pullquote: A fabricated slog summary: "The least I anticipated was an array of huge, theatrical arrangements topped with sizzling guitar solos, but this wasn’t to be the case. Most of the songs on News of the World are weirdly tame: there’s no headbang-inducing rock epic, nor is there a funky dance number." week: 121 From da03e5bda49aa94a1ab17cc87c63352c6ffb8de8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:16:12 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 105/119] Update 20190703-reviews-thom-yorke-anima.md --- data/posts/20190703-reviews-thom-yorke-anima.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20190703-reviews-thom-yorke-anima.md b/data/posts/20190703-reviews-thom-yorke-anima.md index 78ff7505..d1183c78 100644 --- a/data/posts/20190703-reviews-thom-yorke-anima.md +++ b/data/posts/20190703-reviews-thom-yorke-anima.md @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ totalscore: colours: - "#493f36" - "#c2ac95" - - "#fe5200" + - "#c2ac95" pullquote: Yorke does Yorke summary: ANIMA has the hallmark Yorke oddball jumpiness, but there are some really fluid sounds at play too. The production is top notch, and I expect the wanderings are pleasant enough to leave most fans satisfied. Does the album surprise and delight? No, but it does please. week: 199 From f968b2f2880658ca086ef6a426c8248222753753 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:19:18 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 106/119] Update 20180927-reviews-beak-beak-three.md --- data/posts/20180927-reviews-beak-beak-three.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20180927-reviews-beak-beak-three.md b/data/posts/20180927-reviews-beak-beak-three.md index 36e7a555..37d350c3 100644 --- a/data/posts/20180927-reviews-beak-beak-three.md +++ b/data/posts/20180927-reviews-beak-beak-three.md @@ -25,9 +25,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.7333333333333333 colours: - - "#79a386" - - "#e6d4aa" - - "#050505" + - "#587f60" + - "#ffffff" + - "#ffffff" pullquote: Unkempt, kooky, and completely at ease summary: "The record feels intentionally eroded: instrumentals strike upon funky yet claustrophobic grooves, awaiting Barrow’s vocals to emerge from the mire. It’s a weird but often wonderful formula." week: 65 From 4c00856418450ea792d8e8545c0e8587f5c8a562 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:46:20 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 107/119] Update 20160224-reviews-kanye-west-the-life-of-pablo.md --- data/posts/20160224-reviews-kanye-west-the-life-of-pablo.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/data/posts/20160224-reviews-kanye-west-the-life-of-pablo.md b/data/posts/20160224-reviews-kanye-west-the-life-of-pablo.md index aab3e75d..a2b1dabe 100644 --- a/data/posts/20160224-reviews-kanye-west-the-life-of-pablo.md +++ b/data/posts/20160224-reviews-kanye-west-the-life-of-pablo.md @@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ colours: - "#ed8a54" - "#000301" - "#000301" + - "#000301" pullquote: Totally erratic summary: Genuinely catchy, thought-out tracks sit beside tracks that — I can only hope — are fully invested in Kanye’s own irony and lunacy, which in turn sit beside tracks that feel like draft copies (and based on the rumours, they may well be). week: 42 From aed4289b74654435d642cda0a42adc5a238264b8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:48:07 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 108/119] Update 20160907-reviews-frank-ocean-channel-orange.md --- data/posts/20160907-reviews-frank-ocean-channel-orange.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/data/posts/20160907-reviews-frank-ocean-channel-orange.md b/data/posts/20160907-reviews-frank-ocean-channel-orange.md index 4ee3d419..782a93f2 100644 --- a/data/posts/20160907-reviews-frank-ocean-channel-orange.md +++ b/data/posts/20160907-reviews-frank-ocean-channel-orange.md @@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ colours: - "#DB6A1C" - "#ffffff" - "#ffffff" + - "#000000" pullquote: The antithesis of pop-fodder summary: Channel Orange represents personal freedom, and it’s a liberation that Ocean experiences as an artist as well as a man. It smoothly shifts from ’90s R&B to psychedelic funk, and pretty much everything else on the way as Ocean displays great skill and confidence as a songwriter. week: 69 From 45be1bd85511f26b2cf5f6ee622b6070955c4c29 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:51:16 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 109/119] Update 20150704-reviews-bob-marley-and-the-wailers-exodus.md --- .../20150704-reviews-bob-marley-and-the-wailers-exodus.md | 5 +++-- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20150704-reviews-bob-marley-and-the-wailers-exodus.md b/data/posts/20150704-reviews-bob-marley-and-the-wailers-exodus.md index 0bf6f155..3b8a8039 100644 --- a/data/posts/20150704-reviews-bob-marley-and-the-wailers-exodus.md +++ b/data/posts/20150704-reviews-bob-marley-and-the-wailers-exodus.md @@ -20,9 +20,10 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.6666666666666666 colours: - - "#c79c4d" + - "#BA8D3B" - "#ffffff" - - "#333333" + - "#ffffff" + - "#2e2e2e" pullquote: Laid back energy summary: It has moments of quite profound Marley charm, but such peaks are matched by (very pleasant) plateaus. When I listen to Exodus I don't hear a great album; I hear a good album with a handful of iconic songs. week: 21 From 6481141809f737b135ea257369716eaf6d1f9f29 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:52:14 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 110/119] Update 20190508-reviews-vampire-weekend-father-of-the-bride.md --- .../20190508-reviews-vampire-weekend-father-of-the-bride.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/data/posts/20190508-reviews-vampire-weekend-father-of-the-bride.md b/data/posts/20190508-reviews-vampire-weekend-father-of-the-bride.md index 64a40e3e..def38a00 100644 --- a/data/posts/20190508-reviews-vampire-weekend-father-of-the-bride.md +++ b/data/posts/20190508-reviews-vampire-weekend-father-of-the-bride.md @@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ colours: - "#ef6c26" - "#ffffff" - "#ffffff" + - "#000000" pullquote: Google music summary: The songwriting, performances and production are all top notch. But my word is it sterile. The majority of these songs wouldn't feel out of place in an advert for Google, such is the clinical nature of their formation. week: 191 From 38bca04ddee9eb49b199a59da86f3a4313aac61c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:55:06 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 111/119] Update 20181101-reviews-robyn-honey.md --- data/posts/20181101-reviews-robyn-honey.md | 5 +++-- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20181101-reviews-robyn-honey.md b/data/posts/20181101-reviews-robyn-honey.md index 5abfb925..6d0ef9a3 100644 --- a/data/posts/20181101-reviews-robyn-honey.md +++ b/data/posts/20181101-reviews-robyn-honey.md @@ -26,8 +26,9 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.7666666666666667 colours: - "#f0534a" - - "#d2d90d" - - "#d2d90d" + - "#212121" + - "#212121" + - "#212121" pullquote: Downtempo sensuality summary: From the lush, low-key title track to the gentle pleading of “Baby Forgive Me”, Honey delights in a downtempo sensuality. It finds voice in not being larger than life, delving instead into the deeply personal. week: 170 From b863f4e086dbaca38300835a5baf20427ffc2ba3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:57:24 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 112/119] Update 20160622-reviews-swans-the-glowing-man.md --- data/posts/20160622-reviews-swans-the-glowing-man.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20160622-reviews-swans-the-glowing-man.md b/data/posts/20160622-reviews-swans-the-glowing-man.md index 1f666168..df9c6750 100644 --- a/data/posts/20160622-reviews-swans-the-glowing-man.md +++ b/data/posts/20160622-reviews-swans-the-glowing-man.md @@ -22,9 +22,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.7 colours: - - "#c8af87" - "#b3292b" - - "#FFF" + - "#FFFFFF" + - "#FFFFFF" pullquote: Fit for oblivion summary: It’s a rewarding experience, if not always a pleasant one. Whatever it is Swans are doing in The Glowing Man, they’re doing something. It’s healthy for ears to be bombarded with music like this every now and then. week: 58 From 12b69a9f72833c89e841d3c1c4b224ce08b52ed5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:59:21 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 113/119] Update 20180523-reviews-courtney-barnett-tell-me-how-you-really-feel.md --- ...23-reviews-courtney-barnett-tell-me-how-you-really-feel.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20180523-reviews-courtney-barnett-tell-me-how-you-really-feel.md b/data/posts/20180523-reviews-courtney-barnett-tell-me-how-you-really-feel.md index ccade6f5..71620783 100644 --- a/data/posts/20180523-reviews-courtney-barnett-tell-me-how-you-really-feel.md +++ b/data/posts/20180523-reviews-courtney-barnett-tell-me-how-you-really-feel.md @@ -23,8 +23,8 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.6666666666666666 colours: - "#302f2d" - - "#cc4c47" - - "#d14b49" + - "#DD7A78" + - "#DD7A78" pullquote: Whimsical indie rock summary: There's nothing mind-blowing here, and there's no pretence that there should be. This is instead a solid, albeit unassuming, indie rock record that makes for an enjoyable listen. week: 147 From 4c3c1482760e094d4c6523fb1c626f0b9e4907be Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:03:11 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 114/119] Update 20150808-reviews-david-bowie-low.md --- data/posts/20150808-reviews-david-bowie-low.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20150808-reviews-david-bowie-low.md b/data/posts/20150808-reviews-david-bowie-low.md index b7142885..eb5de2d1 100644 --- a/data/posts/20150808-reviews-david-bowie-low.md +++ b/data/posts/20150808-reviews-david-bowie-low.md @@ -25,9 +25,9 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.9 colours: - - "#eb7f53" - - "#ffffbf" - - "#323944" + - "#D5410B" + - "#ffffff" + - "#ffffff" pullquote: Timeless summary: Between the delicious bite-sized servings of vintage Bowie glam-rock and the brooding beauty of the instrumental pieces, Low is a model two-sided album; something that adapts the format and twists it to its own ends. What results is a delicate and insightful balance of showmanship and reflection. week: 23 From e80c37cd5c8723b9051971d8dc7bf0762a1a9521 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:05:02 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 115/119] Update 20150606-reviews-neil-young-on-the-beach.md --- data/posts/20150606-reviews-neil-young-on-the-beach.md | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20150606-reviews-neil-young-on-the-beach.md b/data/posts/20150606-reviews-neil-young-on-the-beach.md index 2b9ec554..206c78d8 100644 --- a/data/posts/20150606-reviews-neil-young-on-the-beach.md +++ b/data/posts/20150606-reviews-neil-young-on-the-beach.md @@ -24,7 +24,8 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.9 colours: - - "#7ba6c9" + - "#6798C1" + - "#ffffff" - "#ffffff" - "#323944" pullquote: Therapeutically human From 8f3cca5da1350dc12c7600a0704ee7f882f36061 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:07:00 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 116/119] Update 20200325-reviews-moaning-uneasy-laughter.md --- data/posts/20200325-reviews-moaning-uneasy-laughter.md | 7 ++++--- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20200325-reviews-moaning-uneasy-laughter.md b/data/posts/20200325-reviews-moaning-uneasy-laughter.md index ab143876..eb3b91a5 100644 --- a/data/posts/20200325-reviews-moaning-uneasy-laughter.md +++ b/data/posts/20200325-reviews-moaning-uneasy-laughter.md @@ -25,9 +25,10 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.5333333333333333 colours: - - "#01aff1" - - "#d6edfc" - - "#d6edfc" + - "#019DDA" + - "#ffffff" + - "#ffffff" + - "#000000" pullquote: PG-13 Joy Division summary: It all winds up feeling a bit clean cut, a bit airbrushed. The album’s a perfectly pleasant smorgasbord of gothy synth pop which goes in one ear and out the other. week: 225 From 613a021c36a4fe2aa9852d75e3c3baf84fc3be62 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:08:08 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 117/119] Update 20160120-reviews-weezer-the-blue-album.md --- data/posts/20160120-reviews-weezer-the-blue-album.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20160120-reviews-weezer-the-blue-album.md b/data/posts/20160120-reviews-weezer-the-blue-album.md index 7b441a13..197b3090 100644 --- a/data/posts/20160120-reviews-weezer-the-blue-album.md +++ b/data/posts/20160120-reviews-weezer-the-blue-album.md @@ -26,8 +26,8 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.8 colours: - "#0171A6" - - "#000000" - - "#000000" + - "#ffffff" + - "#ffffff" pullquote: Pleasantly neurotic summary: One of the most iconic albums of the ’90s. Weezer were unapologetically weird, yet strangely glamorous, which in itself brought a warming message; they showed us that it was cool to be uncool. week: 37 From a6e3485708066f4603f277203c6baa224ffabc40 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:10:00 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 118/119] Update 20190417-reviews-anderson-paak-ventura.md --- data/posts/20190417-reviews-anderson-paak-ventura.md | 7 ++++--- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20190417-reviews-anderson-paak-ventura.md b/data/posts/20190417-reviews-anderson-paak-ventura.md index 3e3c282b..1b47eace 100644 --- a/data/posts/20190417-reviews-anderson-paak-ventura.md +++ b/data/posts/20190417-reviews-anderson-paak-ventura.md @@ -24,9 +24,10 @@ totalscore: possible: 30 fraction: 0.7 colours: - - "#d0b695" - - "#fefbf4" - - "#fefbf4" + - "#B68D58" + - "#ffffff" + - "#ffffff" + - "#000000" pullquote: A suave shade of beige summary: A bit of raucousness would be nice, a bit of grit. Ventura is nothing if not steady. It makes for a super consistent hip hop experience, but I can’t help but wonder what might have been achieved with the safety wheels off. week: 188 From 2f5820ded7b8e1c573f99a803303c84c294efbe9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frederick O'Brien Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:15:10 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 119/119] Update 20161109-reviews-jefferson-airplane-surrealistic-pillow.md --- .../20161109-reviews-jefferson-airplane-surrealistic-pillow.md | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/data/posts/20161109-reviews-jefferson-airplane-surrealistic-pillow.md b/data/posts/20161109-reviews-jefferson-airplane-surrealistic-pillow.md index a25f9b52..514c122d 100644 --- a/data/posts/20161109-reviews-jefferson-airplane-surrealistic-pillow.md +++ b/data/posts/20161109-reviews-jefferson-airplane-surrealistic-pillow.md @@ -28,7 +28,8 @@ totalscore: fraction: 0.8 colours: - "#f086b4" - - "#3b2e37" + - "#050807" + - "#050807" - "#050807" pullquote: Seductive psychedelia summary: It remains a staple of the genre today, feeling as fresh and vibrant now as it did in 1967, and stands as tall as the finest works of the same era by The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. It sounds like a wonderful montage of the ’60s.