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Listening Notes: Alternative Rock and Friends Vol. 2

After observing the writing style of Bandcamp Daily , I’ve realized that reviews should ideally consist of at least one paragraph so they don't feel too vague for the reader. Moving forward, I think six releases per session is the right balance, even if I might hit a few snags here and there. This time, I’m presenting a few releases from the alternative/rock realm: ABCD - It is What It is (2013) 70% This Japanese band features dual vocals—male and female —with a delivery that isn't too heavy. Their style leans toward a classic, laid-back, and almost playful vibe, which shines through in lyrics dominated by English—impressively fluent if they are indeed native Japanese speakers. Highlights: Mosquito, F, I Can't Help Myself, Destroy, Holy Fuck Milk Aisle Gorbachev - Trouble in the Milk Aisle (2024) 65% An indie/alternative pop-rock side project by Craig Dunlop (of I Wanna Be A Truck Driver ) hailing from Glasgow, UK. "These Arms...

Notes in Despair, But This is Post-Rock Vol. 2

Perhaps it is time to surrender to greed and all the genres that no longer feel relevant to my ears. I feel I can finally breathe in peace when facing what I can reasonably tolerate. And so, I return once more to post-rock . Here are 10 releases I left behind in these brief notes born of despair ... The Abyss Inside Us - The Road That Leads to Another... (2020) 65% Yes, I too moved on to another path without leaving a trace—as if there were nothing but a noise that blurred the line between the music and the hustle and bustle around me. No memories worth keeping. Highlight: - The American Dollar - Free Winter 2010 Compilation (2010) 75% Nostalgia and exhaustion give life to these songs , serving as a soundtrack I haven't quite found anywhere else outside of ambient and new age . Highlight: Signaling Through the Flames , Flood, DEA , War on Christmas Anechois - A Shadow of a Sound (2012) 75% This Singaporean group ’s foray int...