Mediocre Music Side Blog

They/she. I wanted a place to throw my thoughts about music. Main blog is @cloakerpd2

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Hello! This is my side blog for thoughts about music.

I'll probably post analysis of tracks/albums, reviews if I feel like it, stuff I've been listening to, updates to my CD collection, really anything related to music.

tags: #what i'm listening to - Short posts of songs that I've had on repeat with a Spotify embed (or audio attachment if it doesn't get blocked)

#cd additions - Additions to my CD collection, along with a short review and rating

#reviews - Full-length reviews of specific projects, usually for newer music (last year or two)

#track analysis or #album analysis - Textual analyses and theories about specific tracks or albums

#recommended to me - Answering asks. That's about it.

#lyric card - A lyric from a song I like. These are rare.

Send me an ask if you have a recommendation or want my thoughts on some music. I'll listen to nearly anything, but I have a preference for Hip-Hop, (Neo)Soul, jazz, R&B, indie rock, singer-songwriter, and folk.

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Frank Ocean, "Seigfried"

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Kenny Mason, Paris Texas, "BE WHAT I WANT"

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Stevie Wonder, "Sir Duke"

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Kendrick Lamar, "6:16 in LA"

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Isaiah Rashad, Jay Rock, ScHoolboy Q, "Shot You Down [remix]"

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Isaiah Rashad, SZA, "West Savannah"

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SZA, Kendrick Lamar, "30 For 30"

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Little Simz, Michael Kiwanuka, Yussef Dayes, "Lotus"

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Kenny Mason, JID, "TEST ME"

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Jill Scott, Tierra Whack, "Norf Side"

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Outkast, "Ms. Jackson"

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Jalen Ngonda, "Anyone In Love"

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Doctrine of Love, Jalen Ngonda: I picked this up on a whim, since it was recommended at Barnes & Noble. I was not disappointed. Ngonda's smooth, silky soul is incredibly refreshing. All of the songs have that classic late '60s/early '70s Motown feel---it's clear Ngonda was going for this aesthetic, with the sonic palette and the art. However, this is also its downfall: by trying to imitate the golden era of Motown soul, it lacks novelty and isn't particularly interesting. Despite this, it's certainly a good release and I'm glad I got it. 7/10. Favorite tracks: "Anyone In Love", "Doctrine of Love", "Mr. Train Conductor".

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Frank Ocean, Andre 3000, "Pink Matter"

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Just going to drop this here. Truer words have never been spoken, Andre.

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Frank Ocean, Andre 3000, "Pink Matter"

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Ray Vaughn, "Watch The Party Die (Remix)"