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Reasonably Nice Place (opens the original)
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Shred – Shanty (opens the original)
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Shred documents the disillusionment that comes with heartache and heartbreak in “Shanty.” The album works best as a single whole, because each track builds on the last in a gorgeous, colorful display. A real ear for melody and hooks aplenty adorns the journey. Word choice spans a wide range, shifting from sincerity to cynicism. Honestly, the way this love is crushed and transformed into something more manipulative speaks to the zeitgeist, capturing a broader feeling worldwide. Love deficits, sta
Shred – Fortune (opens the original)
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An elastic, ecstatic sound hovers through “Fortune” as Shred makes decidedly high-energy, joyous music. Whether the happiness is quiet or more party-starting depends on the luck of the draw. Giddiness is woven into the very fabric of the sound, working overtime to roll out the carpet. Lots of love, lust, and desire dominate the lyricism, giving it this sensual quality. Set against the easy-going grooves that roll through, the whole thing feels downright fantastic.There’s a retro-futurist vibe re
Shred – Analog (opens the original)
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Shred charts the ups and downs of cycling through relationships on the silky-smooth, multi-faceted R&B of “Analog.” The instrumentation has a clever edge, and the rhythms and tempo shifts add to the sense of discovery. Best of all are the lyrics that run the gamut from simple carpe diem to darker impulses, alongside a more genuine desire for real connection. The balance between these competing interests creates strong tension that propels the sound forward. When placed alongside the crystal clar
Aerial Burial - Aerial Burial (opens the original)
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