Trollheart Listens to Every Album on Wiki's List for 2017

OccultHawk · 02-27-2018, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Batlord

I just literally lol'd at TH liking Esham so much. Please please please listen to his best known album. I don't know if it sounds anything like this album, but if you now have an interest I think it would be hilarious to hear your thoughts, regardless of your reaction, and at this point I can't predict what that would be. Cause ****ing Esham? Really?

(I like Esham btw)

God that’s hawt!

I gave Scribble some love last summer, btw.

Trollheart · 02-27-2018, 08:26 PM

Album title: Droptopwop
Artist: Gucci Mane
Genre: Hip-hop/Trap
Nationality: American
Release date: May 26
Position in Discography: Sixteenth
Estimated Rating:

Have I heard of this artist? Yes
Have I heard anything by this artist? No
Average RYM Score: 3.21
Well it could hardly happen twice, could it? Is it possible I might love this album as much as the previous one? Well, no, not quite. I do like it but I don't love it. “Met Gala” is a good track, as is “Finess the Plug Interlude”, but it's a long way away from Esham. As a matter of fact, it got a lot better as it came near the end, and ended up being a very fine album, without a doubt.

Check out more from this artist? Might
Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Yeah

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Trollheart · 02-28-2018, 10:06 AM

Album title: Pain
Artist: The Letter Black
Genre: Nu-Metal/Industrial metal/Alt-Metal/Christian Metal
Nationality: American
Release date: May 26
Position in Discography: Fourth
Estimated Rating:

Have I heard of this artist? No
Average RYM Score: 3.33
A competent metal album, nothing terribly special. They seem to be unsure which subgenre, if any, they want to be, with elements of Industrial, Nu and even semi-Death (at least, in the silly guttural vocals occasionally attempted on some songs) and kind of fall between these stools. “Kill the Devil” (what does everyone have against the guy?) and “Rock's Not Dead” are decent songs, and the ballad “Alive” is worthy of note, but it's a little hard to take these guys seriously, if they're meant to be taken as such. Overall it's not that bad but it's hardly anything to write home about. The closer, "Holding On", shows a different side of the band and is a good one to end on, but I'm not convinced.
Check out more from this artist? No
Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Yes

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Oriphiel · 02-28-2018, 10:07 AM

Hey TH, which do you like better: Free or Zep?

Trollheart · 02-28-2018, 11:27 AM

Album title: Teenage Emotions
Artist: Lil Yachty
Genre: Hip-hop/Trap/Pop rap
Nationality: American
Release date: May 26
Position in Discography: Debut
Estimated Rating:

Have I heard of this artist? No
Average RYM Score: 1.77
This isn't bad. “Say My Name”, “Harley” and “Better” are decent songs and I also like “Running With a Ghost” and “Bring it Back”. Twenty-one tracks on your debut is however a lot to expect anyone – well, me – to listen to, but in fairness it went it faster than expected and didn't seem to drag on. Some filler, certainly, but overall decent and worth a listen.
Check out more from this artist? Maybe
Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Yes

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Trollheart · 02-28-2018, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Oriphiel

Hey TH, which do you like better: Free or Zep?

Sabbath

Trollheart · 02-28-2018, 02:01 PM

Album title: Serenade for Horace
Artist: Louis Hayes
Genre: Jazz
Nationality: American
Release date: May 26
Position in Discography: I don't know' as a drummer he's figured on other people's albums so ....
Estimated Rating:

Have I heard of this artist? No
Average RYM Score: 3.50
In an interesting occurrence of serendipity, it seems Louis Hayes has been drummer for, among others, Yusef Lateef, whose Meditations is Occult's choice this round for the Album Club. However, I'm not good with drummers so if you're expecting me to enthuse about his technique, timing or skill, prepare to be disappointed. Nothing bad to say though; good stuff so far. The vocal track on “Song for My Father” takes me somewhat by surprise, but it's a really touching yet not mushy portrait of the singer's dad, and there are some nice horns and cool piano on show here. A jazz fan could obviously review this album better than me, and I do apologise to those who may rate this guy for my shortcomings in that department, but there's really not much I can say except this: it didn't bore me, it didn't hit me with the Horns of Violence, and I pretty much enjoyed it all the way through. If I had to describe this, I think I'd call it joyous jazz. Best I can do, guys.
Check out more from this artist? It's possible
Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Maybe

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Trollheart · 02-28-2018, 03:58 PM

Album title: Matices
Artist: Paula Arenas
Genre: Pop
Nationality: Colombian
Release date: May 26
Position in Discography: Third EP
Estimated Rating:

Have I heard of this artist? No
Average RYM Score: N/A
This is really excellent. So much more than just a basic pop album. Nice Latin rhythms, soft ballads, strong mature singing. Very sensual while at the same time being quite rocky. Only six tracks, so hard to judge properly, but opener “Tanto Tanto” is a really nice gentle ballad, with “Hoy” a bouncing poppy tune and “Bandida” tripping along an a nice restrained conga-style beat. Closer “Colores” has a very dramatic twist to it. Lots to listen to in here for so little. Will have to listen to more of this lady's work.

Check out more from this artist? Yes
Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Yes

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Trollheart · 02-28-2018, 08:19 PM

Album title: El Dorado
Artist: Shakira
Genre: Pop/Latin Pop/Reggaeton
Nationality: Colombian
Release date: May 26
Position in Discography: Eleventh
Estimated Rating:

Have I heard of this artist? Yes
Have I heard anything by this artist? Yes
Average RYM Score: 2.13
There's something about Shakira I like. Maybe it's her dedication to her country's language; she has after all, despite becoming a superstar in the English-speaking world, gone on to release Spanish language albums throughout her career, with two of her last four being in that language. She also writes her own material and seems to be a pretty serious pop star and singer who's come up the hard way, the traditional way, ie through dint of hard work and determination instead of having everything handed to her.
“When a Woman”, one of only three tracks sung in English here, is great, and “Amarillo” has a vaguely AOR-ish feel to it. Unsurprisingly, given the title, “Trap” is a trap song which works very well, and “Coconut Tree” just reeks of a holiday on golden sands under blue skies with nothing to worry about.

“La Bicicleta” and “Deja Vu” both have that cool, laid back Latin feel, skipping along nicely, and “What We Said” nods back a little to the basic rhythm of her big hit “Hips Don't Lie”. Maybe. Nice ballad to end on, closing out a pretty cool album, but if I have to choose between the two Colombian ladies, I'm going with Arenas.

Check out more from this artist? Yah
Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Yes

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Oriphiel · 03-01-2018, 04:30 AM

You reviewed an album called El Dorado, and didn't make any ELO jokes?

*TH's Dad Joke level decreases by 5*

02-27-2018, 08:26 PM	#2002 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	Album title: Droptopwop Artist: Gucci Mane Genre: Hip-hop/Trap Nationality: American Release date: May 26 Position in Discography: Sixteenth Estimated Rating: Have I heard of this artist? Yes Have I heard anything by this artist? No Average RYM Score: 3.21 Well it could hardly happen twice, could it? Is it possible I might love this album as much as the previous one? Well, no, not quite. I do like it but I don't love it. “Met Gala” is a good track, as is “Finess the Plug Interlude”, but it's a long way away from Esham. As a matter of fact, it got a lot better as it came near the end, and ended up being a very fine album, without a doubt. Check out more from this artist? Might Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Yeah Actual Rating: __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

02-28-2018, 10:06 AM	#2003 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	Album title: Pain Artist: The Letter Black Genre: Nu-Metal/Industrial metal/Alt-Metal/Christian Metal Nationality: American Release date: May 26 Position in Discography: Fourth Estimated Rating: Have I heard of this artist? No Average RYM Score: 3.33 A competent metal album, nothing terribly special. They seem to be unsure which subgenre, if any, they want to be, with elements of Industrial, Nu and even semi-Death (at least, in the silly guttural vocals occasionally attempted on some songs) and kind of fall between these stools. “Kill the Devil” (what does everyone have against the guy?) and “Rock's Not Dead” are decent songs, and the ballad “Alive” is worthy of note, but it's a little hard to take these guys seriously, if they're meant to be taken as such. Overall it's not that bad but it's hardly anything to write home about. The closer, "Holding On", shows a different side of the band and is a good one to end on, but I'm not convinced. Check out more from this artist? No Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Yes Actual Rating: __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

02-28-2018, 10:07 AM	#2004 (permalink)
Oriphiel Ask me how! Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: The States Posts: 5,354	Hey TH, which do you like better: Free or Zep? __________________ ---------------------- \|---Mic's Albums---\| ---------------------- ----------------------------- \|---Deafbox Industries---\| -----------------------------

02-28-2018, 11:27 AM	#2005 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	Album title: Teenage Emotions Artist: Lil Yachty Genre: Hip-hop/Trap/Pop rap Nationality: American Release date: May 26 Position in Discography: Debut Estimated Rating: Have I heard of this artist? No Average RYM Score: 1.77 This isn't bad. “Say My Name”, “Harley” and “Better” are decent songs and I also like “Running With a Ghost” and “Bring it Back”. Twenty-one tracks on your debut is however a lot to expect anyone – well, me – to listen to, but in fairness it went it faster than expected and didn't seem to drag on. Some filler, certainly, but overall decent and worth a listen. Check out more from this artist? Maybe Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Yes Actual Rating: __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

02-28-2018, 02:01 PM	#2007 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	Album title: Serenade for Horace Artist: Louis Hayes Genre: Jazz Nationality: American Release date: May 26 Position in Discography: I don't know' as a drummer he's figured on other people's albums so .... Estimated Rating: Have I heard of this artist? No Average RYM Score: 3.50 In an interesting occurrence of serendipity, it seems Louis Hayes has been drummer for, among others, Yusef Lateef, whose Meditations is Occult's choice this round for the Album Club. However, I'm not good with drummers so if you're expecting me to enthuse about his technique, timing or skill, prepare to be disappointed. Nothing bad to say though; good stuff so far. The vocal track on “Song for My Father” takes me somewhat by surprise, but it's a really touching yet not mushy portrait of the singer's dad, and there are some nice horns and cool piano on show here. A jazz fan could obviously review this album better than me, and I do apologise to those who may rate this guy for my shortcomings in that department, but there's really not much I can say except this: it didn't bore me, it didn't hit me with the Horns of Violence, and I pretty much enjoyed it all the way through. If I had to describe this, I think I'd call it joyous jazz. Best I can do, guys. Check out more from this artist? It's possible Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Maybe Actual Rating: __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

02-28-2018, 03:58 PM	#2008 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	Album title: Matices Artist: Paula Arenas Genre: Pop Nationality: Colombian Release date: May 26 Position in Discography: Third EP Estimated Rating: Have I heard of this artist? No Average RYM Score: N/A This is really excellent. So much more than just a basic pop album. Nice Latin rhythms, soft ballads, strong mature singing. Very sensual while at the same time being quite rocky. Only six tracks, so hard to judge properly, but opener “Tanto Tanto” is a really nice gentle ballad, with “Hoy” a bouncing poppy tune and “Bandida” tripping along an a nice restrained conga-style beat. Closer “Colores” has a very dramatic twist to it. Lots to listen to in here for so little. Will have to listen to more of this lady's work. Check out more from this artist? Yes Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Yes Actual Rating: __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

02-28-2018, 08:19 PM	#2009 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	Album title: El Dorado Artist: Shakira Genre: Pop/Latin Pop/Reggaeton Nationality: Colombian Release date: May 26 Position in Discography: Eleventh Estimated Rating: Have I heard of this artist? Yes Have I heard anything by this artist? Yes Average RYM Score: 2.13 There's something about Shakira I like. Maybe it's her dedication to her country's language; she has after all, despite becoming a superstar in the English-speaking world, gone on to release Spanish language albums throughout her career, with two of her last four being in that language. She also writes her own material and seems to be a pretty serious pop star and singer who's come up the hard way, the traditional way, ie through dint of hard work and determination instead of having everything handed to her. “When a Woman”, one of only three tracks sung in English here, is great, and “Amarillo” has a vaguely AOR-ish feel to it. Unsurprisingly, given the title, “Trap” is a trap song which works very well, and “Coconut Tree” just reeks of a holiday on golden sands under blue skies with nothing to worry about. “La Bicicleta” and “Deja Vu” both have that cool, laid back Latin feel, skipping along nicely, and “What We Said” nods back a little to the basic rhythm of her big hit “Hips Don't Lie”. Maybe. Nice ballad to end on, closing out a pretty cool album, but if I have to choose between the two Colombian ladies, I'm going with Arenas. Check out more from this artist? Yah Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Yes Actual Rating: __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018 Last edited by Trollheart; 03-01-2018 at 11:26 AM.

03-01-2018, 04:30 AM	#2010 (permalink)
Oriphiel Ask me how! Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: The States Posts: 5,354	You reviewed an album called El Dorado, and didn't make any ELO jokes? TH's Dad Joke level decreases by 5 __________________ ---------------------- \|---Mic's Albums---\| ---------------------- ----------------------------- \|---Deafbox Industries---\| -----------------------------