HeyJaredmalayna's musings
A deep dive into my (pretentious) journey to reach elitism in my music, film, and literary tastes. Reviewing one album for each day of 2026.
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Day 265/365 Album Review: Microshift - Hookworms (opens the original)
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Microshift (2018) by HookwormsBest Song: The Soft SeasonWorst Song: ReunionOverall Rating: 8.08/10All ratings are based on an average of the scores given to each song.DISCLAIMER: This piece reflects the thoughts and opinions of its writer, Malayna, and is not meant to offend or hurt anyone. I listen to music as a passion but generally care more about lyrics and writing rather than the instrumentals or vocals. Therefore, my ratings will be different than someone who might focus on those aspects.
Day 263/365 Album Review: Unknown Pleasures - Joy Division (opens the original)
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Unknown Pleasures (1979) by Joy DivisionBest Song: Disorder OR ShadowplayWorst Song: She’s Lost ControlOverall Rating: 8.08/10All ratings are based on an average of the scores given to each song.DISCLAIMER: This piece reflects the thoughts and opinions of its writer, Malayna, and is not meant to offend or hurt anyone. I listen to music as a passion but generally care more about lyrics and writing rather than the instrumentals or vocals. Therefore, my ratings will be different than someone
Day 262/365 Album Review: What’s Going On - Marvin Gaye (opens the original)
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What’s Going On (1971) by Marvin GayeBest Song: What’s Going OnWorst Song: God Is LoveOverall Rating: 7.94/10All ratings are based on an average of the scores given to each song.DISCLAIMER: This piece reflects the thoughts and opinions of its writer, Malayna, and is not meant to offend or hurt anyone. I listen to music as a passion but generally care more about lyrics and writing rather than the instrumentals or vocals. Therefore, my ratings will be different than someone who might f
Day 261/365 Album Review: Dreamboat Annie - Heart (opens the original)
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Dreamboat Annie (1975) by HeartBest Song: Magic Man OR (Love Me Like Music) I’ll Be Your SongWorst Song: Sing ChildOverall Rating: 7.98/10All ratings are based on an average of the scores given to each song.DISCLAIMER: This piece reflects the thoughts and opinions of its writer, Malayna, and is not meant to offend or hurt anyone. I listen to music as a passion but generally care more about lyrics and writing rather than the instrumentals or vocals. Therefore, my ratings will be different t
Day 260/265 Album Review: BOYSTOWN - Greyson Chance (opens the original)
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BOYSTOWN (2026) by Greson ChanceBest Song: BOYSTOWN OR GARÇONOVAWorst Song: DIRTY LAUNDRYOverall Rating: 8.09/10All ratings are based on an average of the scores given to each song.DISCLAIMER: This piece reflects the thoughts and opinions of its writer, Malayna, and is not meant to offend or hurt anyone. I listen to music as a passion but generally care more about lyrics and writing rather than the instrumentals or vocals. Therefore, my ratings will be different than someone who might focus
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