Some certified FLY lifers there ala Kanye, JPEG, Weezer, and The Mountain Goats, OK, OK. I see you. I found your thoughts about Olivia Rodrigo interesting, so what about Lana Del Rey? And why Blue Banisters over Chemtrails over the Country Club? I tried with Norman CINECAST!ing Rockwell. I actually like quite a bit of that album, I think what she writes goes a bit beyond sad girl poetry. Musically, that album started getting that same-y feel, though overall I felt like I understood how people could get into her. But what about actual fans? Why makes a fervent Lana Del Rey fan?
I will say, I was not a huge fan of the previous JPEG, and haven't heard the new one, but I think I need to give it a go. He's pretty awesome.
Good to see the mutual love here for the Mach-Hommy. That is probably the new release I listened to most in 2021.
I liked Nas Magic more than King's Disease 2 which I thought was dope, too.
To me, all his work with Hit-Boy is just continuing the winning streak. You know how The Roots have been numbering their tracks continuously throughout their discography? I feel like the first track of KD should've been 1, going to 13 (count Spicy). KDII goes Track 14 to Track 28, then Magic 29-37. I have no issue with someone claiming Magic is better than KDII. With a few more listens, I might agree, but I think the whole run has just been amazing. People who are not keeping up or just dismiss Nas out of hand are missing out. KDIII dropping this year! An RTJV album would be nice, too!