Tyler, the Creator - Chromokopia
While I might take exception to Tyler’s performance style, he is, as his name suggests, quite creative in terms of his production and instrumental choices. Mac Millar is also pretty good in this regard, but his overall scope is a bit more narrow, which allows Tyler to edge him out.
Kiasmos - II VS. Nala Shapiro - Space 1.8
Kiasmos - II
Although they are stylistically different, both II and Space 1.8 achieve a very similar balance of instrumental structure and ambient freedom. It is the consistently inviting nature of Kiasmos that gives them the win, as there are a few noisier moments on Space 1.8.that incongruously challenge the listener.
Julia Holter - Something In the Room She Moves VS. Colin Stetson - The Love It Took To Leave You
Colin Stetson - The Love It Took To Leave You
I will absolutely admit that Steton’s albums are generally overlong. His unbelievable vision for the saxophone, however, will inevitably keep me coming back for more. Holter has no lack of vision herself, but in this case, her florid, atmospheric approach to songwriting was not enough to win me over.
Eldberg - Þar Er Heimur Hugans VS. Soft Machine - Bundles
Soft Machine - Bundles
Eldberg is a fine retro-prog band. Their writing is a little clunky at times and the album has some production shortcomings, but generally speaking, Þar Er Heimur Hugans sells. There is no moment on the album, however, that can hold a candle to a young and enthusiastic Allan Holdsworth cutting his teeth in a style that he would come to define.
Viewer’s Choice
Mac Millar - Balloonerism VS. Tyler, the Creator - Chromokopia
Tyler, the Creator - Chromokopia
Kiasmos - II VS. Nala Shapiro - Space 1.8
Kiasmos - II
Julia Holter - Something In the Room She Moves VS. Devin Townsend - Powernerd
Julia Holter - Something in the Room She Moves
Eldberg - Þar Er Heimur Hugans VS. Hotline TNT - Cartwheel
Eldberg - Þar Er Heimur Hugans
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