boygenius - the record VS. Oki - Tonkori in the Moonlight
boygenius - the record
While the boygenius album is impressively written and performed, I wouldn’t suggest sleeping on the Oki album. Its biggest issue is consistency, which is a by-product of its status as a curated compilation of his independently released albums. Its more traditional moments feel a bit shallow, but a full album of the more psychedelic moments would resonate a bit more clearly. As it is, it lacks cohesion, where the record is a very clear, holistic statement.
Nick Hakim - Cometa VS. Naoki Sato - Godzilla Minus One OST
Naoki Sato - Godzilla Minus One OST
Cometa is another one that grew on me, but it couldn’t overtake Sato’s soundtrack. Godzilla Minus One does have moments of ambient wandering. It's more attention-grabbing moments, however, really resonated with me.
Black Pumas - Chronicles of a Diamond VS. Ora the Molecule - Human Safari
Black Pumas - Chronicles of a Diamond
This one wins the tricky showdown of the week award, mainly because both albums are consistently good, but also have minor flaws. I could make a very compelling argument for Human Safari’s clear melodic strengths, but the Black Puma’s production has just the right balance of clarity and grit, not to mention some infectious hooks delivering positive vibes. Need more of that these days, I think.
Death’s Dynamic Shroud - Transcendence Bot VS. Anteloper - Pink Dolphins
Death’s Dynamic Shroud - Transcendence Bot
I am becoming a diehard advocate of the clear musicality and creativity of Death’s Dynamic Shroud. The shades of Bitches Brew that underpin the first half of Pink Dolphins, however, very well could have caused a big upset here. The second half, however, loses clarity, allowing Death’s Dynamic Shroud to continue its ascendency.
Viewer’s Choice Results
boygenius - the record VS. Oki - Tonkori in the Moonlight
Oki - Tonkori in the Moonlight
Nick Hakim - Cometa VS. Naoki Sato - Godzilla Minus One OST
Nick Hakim - Cometa
Black Pumas - Chronicles of a Diamond VS. Ora the Molecule - Human Safari
Black Pumas - Chronicles of a Diamond
Death’s Dynamic Shroud - Transcendence Bot VS. Anteloper - Pink Dolphins
Death’s Dynamic Shroud - Transcendence Bot
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