Hello! I enjoy your writing and have been reading since late last year. I was disappointed with how automatic/joyless a lot of my listening experiences were last year, so I've made it my goal to reinvigorate my love of music this year, and your recommendations have helped a lot thus far.
I'm curious, when you listen to an album to review it, what do you do? What are your habits for deeper/more enjoyable listening?
Thankful you such a thoughtful and thought-provoking comment. This is such a good question it probably warrants a full post to address. Would you be happy for me to use your question as a jumping off point for a bit of a ramble on my process? I think at least some of the wider readership would find it worthwhile.
That Benjamin Booker and Ghais Guevara recommendation was exactly what I hoped to find, thanks!
Happy to be of service! I can’t stop listening to the second half of the Ghais Guevara record. MIKE’s new album is also worth checking out.
Hello! I enjoy your writing and have been reading since late last year. I was disappointed with how automatic/joyless a lot of my listening experiences were last year, so I've made it my goal to reinvigorate my love of music this year, and your recommendations have helped a lot thus far.
I'm curious, when you listen to an album to review it, what do you do? What are your habits for deeper/more enjoyable listening?
I love this question, and I can’t wait to read the answer!
Thankful you such a thoughtful and thought-provoking comment. This is such a good question it probably warrants a full post to address. Would you be happy for me to use your question as a jumping off point for a bit of a ramble on my process? I think at least some of the wider readership would find it worthwhile.
Yeah absolutely!
I 100% agree on Mogwai and Fanzine. Who knew a vocal track could end up becoming my favorite track off a Mogwai album?
I know, right? It’s great that they can still surprise us this deep into their career