Jeff Rosenstock's Post- is a unique take on Punk-Rock and Indie. Coming from Long Island, New York, Jeff Rosenstock has been a part of multiple music groups including Bomb the Music Industry! and Antarctigo Vespucci. He began his solo career in 2012 with his debut mixtape I Look Like S***. He followed this release with Summer Seven Club in 2013, We Cool? in 2015, and Worry in 2016. In January 2018, he released his most recent solo album, Post-. In addition to his albums, Rosenstock founded the independent record label Quote Unquote Records, which puts out all its records for free. He also created Really Records, which has released many of his own projects. If that wasn't impressive enough, Rosenstock is the hired composer for the music on Cartoon Network's Craig of the Creek, which premiered on March 30, 2018. Post- makes a powerful statement throughout its 10 tracks and has received high ratings from music critics. Written a short time after the presidential election, Rosenstock uses Post- to detail the loss of hope he has in the country and its people. I read about the thought put into the album after listening to the album, and with that knowledge comes a clearer understanding behind the creation of this album. The entire album has a stick-it-to the-man vibe full of contempt. Heavy guitar and drums create a grungy basement show feel that takes me back to my angst-y high school self. It's very fast and - after reading about the meaning - has a clear and powerful story behind it. That being said, this album is a little overwhelming. I do wish that I had read about the album before listening to it, because stepping in with no context was a little like jumping into a cold lake. Personally, I am very easily over-stimulated, and Post- is possibly the most over-stimulating album I've heard recently. However, even though this album isn't my cup of tea, I can appreciate it for its message and the punk-rock sound Jeff Rosenstock dishes out. From the angry USA (track 2) to the balladic TV Stars (track 6) and even the 11 minute long Let Them Win, Rosenstock's message is clear. Our disappointment in recent times can only be changed through our determination to change and fight back. This powerful album gives a new meaning to storytelling through music. Track Listings: Mornin'!, USA, Yr Throat, All This Useless Energy, Powerlessness, TV Stars, Melba, Beating My Head Against A Wall, 9/10, Let Them Win Best Tracks: Powerlessness, 9/10, Let Them Win

Released by Legacy Recordings, Both Sides of the Sky is an album of mostly unheard material from legendary songwriter and guitar player Jimi Hendrix. Born in Seattle, he was well known for playing for various backing-bands in New York that backed up acts such as Little Richard and the Isley Brothers. He then moved to England in 1966 after being discovered by bassist Chas Chandler of the Animals, who went on to become his first manager. He then went on to form The Jimi Hendrix Experience, comprised of bassist Noel Redding, and drummer Mitch Mitchell. The three-piece released three albums, Are You Experienced, Axis: Bold as Love, and Electric Ladyland which have all gone on to be influential albums. Known for his legendary guitar playing, Hendrix changed the minds of many about what could be done with the electric guitar, and changed the sound of rock and roll music forever. He is often regarded as the greatest rock and roll guitar player of all time. Tragically, Hendrix passed away in his sleep in 1970 at the age of 27, leaving many wondering how the music was taken with him. His last LP “Electric Ladyland”, was recorded at his personal studio that was built just for him in New York, appropriately named “Electric Lady Studios”. Both Sides of the Sky is a compilation of remastered outtakes from recording sessions from his time spent at “Electric Lady” and gives listeners a little taste of what might’ve been on the way. Upon the first listen, it was evident that most of the music felt unfinished. Which in some ways works as an advantage, because it allows the listener to really get a sense of how great Hendrix’s guitar playing really was. With some tracks feeling like they had unfinished lyrics, much of the album feels like a jam session, full of psychedelic blues. To me, blues have always been the kind of music one could play while driving on the highway in a vintage muscle car, where psychedelic rock was what you could throw on a turntable and vibe with in a chill environment. With this album, you can do both. Hendrix was famous for his renditions of well-known blues numbers, and some his own as well. Tracks such as Mannish Boy, Lover Man, and Hear My Train a Comin' exemplify Hendrix’s prowess as a master bluesman. Hendrix’s psychedelic side/originality shows up on tracks like Send My Love to Linda, Cherokee Mist, and Sweet Angel. The album does have its pitfalls however. Three of the songs on the album are not sung by Hendrix. Two of the three Woodstock and $20 Fine for example are sung well known songwriter Stephen Stills. Along with Georgia Blues, these songs feel out of place with the rest of the album. With the passing of Jimi Hendrix in 1970, the world lost a great artist, and great music that was in the making. The album’s blend of psych rock and blues showed hints that Hendrix was becoming more dynamic in the sounds he was exploring with his guitar, and the music altogether. Jimi was just getting started. Favorite songs: “Mannish Boy” “Lover Man” “Sweet Angel” Least Favorite Songs: “$20 Fine” “Woodstock” “Georgia Blues” Overall Rating: 8/10

Relatively new to the music scene, Milk & Bone takes you to a dreamy world of love and loss in their newest album Deception Bay. The Canadian-based band consists of Laurence Lafond-Beaulne and Camille Poliquin, who met as students at Cégep de Saint-Laurent. The duo first performed alongside David Giguère’s touring band before deciding to write together. They released their debut album Little Mourning in 2015 with Bonsound. Additionally, in 2015 Milk & Bone received the SOCAN Breakout Award at the Francophone SOCAN Awards in Montreal. Now, Lafond-Beaulne and Poliquin use synth harmonies and hypnotizing vocals to take listeners on a journey through moving on. Similar to artists like Melanie Martinez, Laoise, and Lana Del Rey, all 14 tracks on Deception Bay feature dreamy vocals. Honestly, listening to them sing is like walking on a cloud. The entire album is slow and dramatic. In fact, track 7, TMRW., is a song that I can imagine playing at the end of a television show, right when it ends on a cliffhanger. On the other side of the spectrum, track 11, Deception Bay, leaves me feeling powerful and free. There’s a song on this album for every mood. From the Troye Sivan moody feel in track 2, Daydream, to the loveless vibe on track 5, Nevermore, you can get your fix for anything. However, this band isn’t for everyone. It’s missing that full sound that you get from bass beats. Someone who enjoys turning up their car radio and blasting the bass will likely find this empty in that regard. Nevertheless, the trancelike state this album puts me into is a state I think would be widely enjoyed by those looking to relax. Track Listing: Set In Stone, Daydream, Kids, Care, Nevermore, Sad Eyes, Tmrw., Interlude 1, The Flood, Interlude 2, Deception Bay, Faded, Bbblue, :’) Best Tracks: Daydream, Deception Bay, :’)

Congrats WIDR listeners, you’ve miraculously survived yet another crippling winter season! Temperatures are finally climbing and we know you’ve got that sweet sunshine on your mind. There’s no better feeling than winding down those car windows and cranking up the volume on a bumpin’ summer playlist. Whether you're road tripping, hitting the beach or roasting smores, we’ve got the tunes to see you through. Listen to WIDR's Good Vibrations playlist here. 1. “Good Vibrations” by The Beach Boys off the album Smiley Smile Had to start off the playlist with this feel good tune! Let the boys’ tight harmonies and nostalgic surf sound lead you on your first trip to Lake Michigan. 2. “Lovesick” by Mura Masa off the album Someday Somewhere I never thought a song with steel pans and marimba could bump this much. This young artist has magically created an electronic tropical paradise for listeners. 3. “In My Mind (Summertime)” by JR JR off the album JR JR This catchy pop tune is off of the duo’s first self-titled album since changing their name from Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. to just JR JR. The lyrics are a friendly reminder that the cold winter has finally gone away. 4. “Heartland” by Stick Figure off the album Burial Ground This song always brings me an ear-warming feeling of euphoria. Driven by progressive drum rhythm and loads of percussion, the smooth vocals and warm reggae groove effortlessly deliver their uplifting message. 5. “Lazuli” by Beach House off the album Bloom The first 30 seconds of this song puts you into a trance with its sequence of dreamy arpeggios. After a fuzzy symbol wash, it breaks off into a blissful feeling of warm sunlight. 6. “Swing Tree” by Discovery off their LP You can always count on this light and airy combination of bass and electro pop to make you feel good- rain or shine. 7. “Wood” by Rostam off the album Half-Light This summer morning tune leads with the enchanting sounds of the Indian tabla. Rostam Batmanglij’s (former musical leader of Vampire Weekend) soothing vocals pace lightly with the blooming string arrangements. 8. “Bassically” by Tei Shi off a single This song is shimmering with an 80’s ambiance of glitter and glow sticks. The serene vocals, drowned out and auto-tune melodies slowly climax into a vocal pop paradise layered with synth and tribal beats. Beach day with friends? Crank this song with the top down so no one hears you struggle to hit those high notes. 9. “In the Summertime” by Mungo Jerry off the album In the Summertime I had to include this recognizable oldie. The catchy melody and bouncy banjo plinking makes for a classic 1970’s blues tune. 10. “Diamond Eyes” by Innerwave off the album Sun Transmission This swirling psychedelic tune will leave you daydreaming in the sun until you’re greeted with its funky bass line and upbeat tempo. 11. “One Million Lovers” by The Growlers off the album Hung at Heart The 60’s surf inspired psychedelic rock vibe leaves me wanting to take a long sunny drive around town. I dig the whirly reverberated keyboard flutters and loping bass. 12. “Come Let Go” by Xavier Rudd off the album White Moth The breezy tempo and alluring chord progression interacts effortlessly with Xavier’s serene yet gritty vocals. The mix of mellow slide guitar, organ, and dazed harmonica make for a perfect reggae groove at your late night beach hang. 13. “Sun Halo” by Oberhofer off the album Chromovision This charming, mid-tempo number lands last on this summer playlist. The orchestral gestures lift your spirits while the all too appropriate lyrics will keep you floating on cloud nine all summer long. Happy listening!

Moaning is a punk trio hailing from the LA DIY scene. Their Self-Titled album was released March 2nd and is the group's first LP. This album overall is a decent example of the DIY and “Shoegaze” sound that came out of the 80’s. This post-punk album feature all the elements of the genres: the heavy instrumentation and reverb coupled with fuzzy lyrics that create a unique tone. This album seems to draw from staples of the genre like Slowdive, Beach Fossils, and Ride. Moaning sits on the slightly heavier end of the genre with faster music than the dreamy sound of similar bands. They combine the staples of “Shoegaze” with some punk influences to create their own sound. The lyrics seem to be fueled by angst, anger, and love, as one might expect from these type of bands. Although they are not always the central focus of the songs, they hold some poetic phrasing and relatable lines. But, the lyrics seem pretty typical for a DIY based group and none of them really stood out as amazing, quotable lines for your next tattoo. The music itself blends really well throughout the album as the band seems to stay true to its roots. It all works together to create an atmosphere of young adult angst. This band sounds like one you would want to hear live. I think the energy of the music is lost in the recording, but would be stronger in a pit at a basement show. While this album does fit into its genre wonderfully, as a whole, it would not be my first recommendation for those not familiar with this style of music. The album at times almost feels harsh in its sounds, and the lyrics are overshadowed and muddled occasionally. For fans of the genre or bands mentioned previously, this would be a wonderful addition to your music library. This is a wonderful first release for the band, and it will be interesting to see where they go after this. Track Listing: Don't Go, Tired, Artificial, Close, Does This Work For You?, The Same, For Now, Useless, Misheard, Somewhere in There. Highlights: Don't Go, Close, Somewhere in There

We know you're working hard in preparation for finals, so whether you've locked yourself in your room, found your favorite corner in the library, or picked your favorite spot in a local coffee shop, we've got the tunes to get you through the week. Listen to WIDR's Study Playlist Here For this weeks playlist, we've gotten together three different perspectives on what music to study to. Sarah's Picks Belle & Sebastian - Nightwalk I was always told that music without lyrics is the best music for maintaining focus. This song is perfect soundtrack for your late night studies or walks home from the library. Laura Marling - Sorry Everyone works better when they’re in a good mood, so here’s a fun, bittersweet acoustic pop bop to lift you up. Beck - Guess I’m Doing Fine With the downer lyrics, a prominent drum beat and loose, airy vibes ; this slow ballad will throw you into a state of deep focus and/or daydream. Beck may sing, “It's only lies that I'm living, It's only tears that I'm crying,” about a lost lover, but I’m singing this to myself as I struggle to find motivation and watch my GPA fall. Simon & Garfunkel - Old Friends Simon & Garfunkel have been fueling all of my personal study playlists for the past month, so it only makes sense to include them on this playlist as well. Sydney's Picks Kruangbin - Mr. White If you’re looking for a light and funky groove, this is the band for you. Khruangbin’s sound is based around funky, soulful, and frequently vocal-less music initially released in Thailand during the ‘60s and ‘70s. Their retro surf riffs and soft bass lines will leave you feeling like your lazing on the carribean sea. Chrome - Send The Pain On This chillwave track springs to life with its synthetic crescendos. This progressive electronic artists really sets himself apart with proficient percussion and pacing. Chrome Sparks recently released their new album titled “Chrome Sparks”, on April 13th. Put it on repeat to charge your late night at the library. Efence - Spaceflight Keeping with the synth trend, this inspired 80’s-era science fiction space vibe creates a perfect atmosphere to allow yourself to hyperfocus. The heavy synth and steady beat will magically fuel you through your galaxy of notecards. Papadosio - Mr. Turtles Cloud Kingdom Papadosio has a very unique sound mixing electronica and ambient music with jazz and rock. This track has a very laid back groove and a dreamy melody. Their mixed psychedelic sound is great for any study session. Alison's Picks Milk Flud- Bulldozer I love beats when I'm studying. This simple, chill beat and many like it are part of my regular study music rotation. With light, repetitive background lyrics that blend seamlessly into the beat, it's easy to get lost in it while focusing on work. It switches up towards the end just to keep you on your toes. Tomppabeats- You're on My Mind Tomppabeats is one of my favorites to listen to while studying. If you're a fan of lo-fi hiphop or watched any of those "aesthetic" anime vines you've probably heard some of his beats. This one is short, but allows a nice interlude in this playlist. The beats feel simple and relaxing while still keeping you engaged. I highly suggest going to Tomppabeats spotify page and just hitting shuffle while you work on the research paper that's due in 12 hours. Bon Iver- 22 (Over S∞∞N) Because everyone loves a little Bon Iver. In general, Bon Iver offers some good study music as the lyrics aren't overpowering the rest of the music and seem to just blend with the instrumentals. This is one of my favorites from their most recent album. And hey just think, these finals will be over soon! Santo & Johnny- Sleepwalk This dreamy track is a lovely addition to any study playlist and offers a relaxing couple minutes to help you ignore the stress. The instrumental is slow and beautiful and was recorded 60 years ago, which is a nice break from some of the monotony of more electronic sounds I picked previously. Go forth and conquer these last few days armed with this mix and a 36oz coffee.

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Your Vegas was an alternative pop rock band from the late 00’s, I had the opportunity to see them live in 2008 while on their American tour opening for Duran Duran in Detroit. After a memorable performance, my family decided to buy their debut album A Town and Two Cities which became my personal favorite album of all time, and here’s why... The album opens up with an uplifting fade in which leads to the sharp upbeat intro of the song It Makes My Heart Break. The song is catchy and well written with creative use of dynamics and effects. The next few songs include In My Head (also released as a single), Birds of Paradise, and Aurora. Birds of Paradise is a song with the lingering sense that it was written to fit a singer-songwriter vibe; vocals with an acoustic guitar. Which is probably what lead singer, Coyle Girelli, originally wrote it as. Aurora features creative use of synthesizers that add a special context and color to the music. The rest of the album features fast, slow, and emotional songs with strong messages about love, post-traumatic stress disorder, and childhood nostalgia. Salvador, which is the album’s closer, features a really emotional ending to the album through a long interlude in the middle of the song that leads to the climactic ending. A full listen to the album leaves the listener stunned in silence as it did the first time my family and I listened to this album in its entirety. Despite the success of their debut album, Your Vegas dissipated in 2010 after concluding their multiple US Tours. This is unfortunate because this underrated album was proof that this band had a lot of potential. Although, the end of Your Vegas as a whole didn’t mark a stop to the songwriting. After their dissipation, four out of five members of Your Vegas got back together to form The Chevin and released the single Champion which received a lot of recognition when it was released in 2012. The lead singer and songwriter, Coyle Girelli (as mentioned in the previous paragraph), is currently working on a debut solo album due to be released later this year. I'm really looking forward to what the ex-front man has to offer because I've been waiting for a revival of some kind for a long time. Even ten years is way too long a wait for new music from one of your favorite bands, is it not?

You can listen too! Check out what we've been listening to here! 1. Me and Michael – MGMT A chilled-out pop track from their new hit “Little Dark Age,” this track balances perfectly the band’s pop tendencies with melancholic, spaced-out synths. 2. Innocent Son – Fleet Foxes Coming off their eponymous debut, this track accents the more atmospheric side of Fleet, with a hauntingly beautiful melody, mixed as always to absolute perfection. 3. Beginner’s Luck – King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard I reviewed the album this track was released on, as well as all the other works the band released in 2017, and can only reaffirm the genius of this track. 4. Chicken Strut – Meters An absolute classic from the masters of funk-pop. Just keep on struttin’! 5. Sometime Ago – Chick Corea Jazz. 6. You Are My Sunshine – Johnny Cash Another classic from the Man in Black, sorrowful yet loving. What a romantic. 7. Colony of Birchmen – Mastodon Modern progressive metal in the truest sense, Mastodon comes at ya with an aggressive, cathartic ride. 8. 21st Century Schizoid Man – King Crimson Another veritable classic in King Crimson’s energetic, eclectic, prog masterpiece. 9. Better – Saint Pepsi Switching it up for the last track of the playlist, we’ve got Saint Pepsi’s “Better,” a all-to-perfect example of Pepsi’s innovation and exploration into a genre he himself may be credited with creating – future funk.

We’ve made it! The final album review for Australian rock group King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard’s 2017 five-album series; the previous four have taken place in the past four weeks. 5. Gumboot Soup They began the year with a promise: five albums by January 1st, 2018. And on December 31st, 2017, they fulfilled their promise with one of their best and most eclectic albums to date, the ever-appropriately title, Gumboot Soup. A meditation of sorts on the ranging styles the band experimented with not only in 2017 but throughout their tenure, the album swings from jazzy, chilled-out tracks in the vein of Sketches and 2015 album Paper Mâché Dream Balloon like Beginner’s Luck, Last Oasis and I’m Sleepin In, to more standard King Gizzard rock on All Is Known and Greenhouse Heat Death to perhaps their heaviest moment yet on veritable stoner rock anthem Great Chain of Being. While referencing nearly explicitly the past twelve months, nearly every track belonging in some small part to the stylizations of one of the four previous albums, the album with surprising ease assumes its own identity, and in a bizarre twist may be the most “complete” of the five, in terms of album coherency and thematic progression. This all due in large part to many of the tracks being the most solid of the year, eschewing, in a manner reminiscent of 2014’s Oddments any notion of “B-side-ness,” with every track paradoxically maintaining a complete sense of originality; in short, there is no recyclation to be found here. As the most “concept-less” album from band known for, and in cases scorned for, a nearly religious fascination with the concept album, any fan must recognize the wisdom afforded in turn to the band by this move, and I believe my opinion to be in no small minority when I endorse and promote this approach continuing into the band’s tenure; that is, to move away from “pure” concept albums in favor of a more varied approach to genre trappings and stylistic choices in each individual album, an opinion backed in no small part by the fact that perhaps the strongest album of 2017 revels in the fact that it did just that. Not to say the album is perfect, there are plenty of criticisms to be made, from the awkward way Muddy Water incessantly repeats its main hook, as if trying to force the hook’s rhythmic complexity down the listener’s throat despite it’s relative simplicity in following the rest of the song’s rhythms, (and yet despite that simplicity somehow remaining cluttered) to final track The Wheel’s obscene length of 5:37 in the face of a maybe 3 minute song, to the relative “unfinished” nature of the work, with many tracks seeming even in light of the band’s usual attitude rather “jammy,” although this obviously may be seem to be a plus to many, (myself included). A strong ending that more than warranted the release date, this album sufficiently scratched my itch for new King Gizzard while I bit my nails at 5 o’clock in the morning. Favorite Tracks: The Great Chain of Being, The Last Oasis, I’m Sleepin In. Least Favorite Tracks: Muddy Water, The Wheel Overall rating: 8/10

YBOT & WIDR present Music at the Library. The new "Tiny Desk" inspired series showcases WMU music artists performing in a very raw and stripped down environment

YBOT & WIDR present Music at the Library. The new "Tiny Desk" inspired series showcases WMU music artists performing in a very raw and stripped down environment

1. Soft Sounds from Another Planet - Japanese Breakfast Zauner’s vague, bittersweet lyrics add a moody touch to this spacey track. This is the kind of song I wish I had during my early emo adolescence when being a girl felt impossible. 2. Son Amores (That’s Amore) - Natalia Lafourcade Natalia Lafourcade’s dreamy latin-pop ballads will make you feel like you’re living life through an indie romance film. This track is a great gateway for anyone looking to explore foreign music. 3. Unstoppable - Lianne La Havas Lianne La Havas is easily one of my favorite gals in the industry. This groovy melody from the soul queen makes a great song to belt in the shower or another fantastic daydream tune. 4. Teen Challenge - Great Grandpa This pop track features some grungy undertones and some serious 90s nostalgic vibes channelled through distorted guitar strums and wailing vocals. 5. Get Disowned - Hop Along For a band name that sounds such fun, Hop Along’s songs get brutally honest. Much like Great Grandpa, they also channel some 90s nostalgic vibes. The only way I can seem to describe their sound is a high school breakup in song form. 6. Death of the Phone Call - Whatever, Dad The gentle vocals and bright plucking create a rather sweet sound that’s similar to waking up to the sun rising, or watching a loved one fall asleep on a road trip. According to the artist’s SoundCloud page, the lyrics for this were used in his intermediate French final. What a fun fact. 7. Starting Again - Lisa Prank Lisa Prank’s “Starting Again” concludes the accidental theme of moody love(?) songs. All I can say is if this preppy pop-punk bop doesn't make you want to grab a hairbrush and perform in front of your bathroom mirror, you're listening wrong.

Here we are, the penultimate review in my review series on King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, reviewing one-by-one all five albums the band released in the Human Year 2017. Today’s subject is the fourth, and was released November 17th. 4. Polygondwanaland Among the most interesting aspects of this album is its release; the band released the album for absolutely free, and took a step beyond that, encouraging their fans to make their own vinyl pressings to sell, CD’s and even digital postings, claiming “This album is FREE. Free as in, free. Free to download and if you wish, free to make copies. Make tapes, make CD’s, make records.” as well as releasing a slew of artwork for the visual-minded. The music cannot be overshadowed even by that ingenuity, however, as with this record the band released some of their most original, varied, and interesting material ever, while still harkening back to their best material of the past, as almost a prologue to the Gizzverse to the “trained” ear. The record opens with ten-minute epic Crumbling Castle who’s progressive elements and synthy stylization set up perfectly for the most proggy, synthy record the band has ever released, blowing Sketches out of the water. Bordering on atmospheric in areas, (a landscape unknown to the lords of rhythmic trappings) the album also features some of their most complex vocal lines and rhythmic chantings, in songs like Polygondwanaland, Horology, and Tetrachromacy. Saluting progressive rock giants like King Crimson, Pink Floyd and even Rush, who where in turn saluting Romantic period classical music, with complex bass lines, nearly obtuse rhythmic overlays and perfectly structured changes, the tracks include also a multitude of homages to classical music, in instrumentation; flutes, classical guitar techniques, and hand drums, and in musical structure, although the album certainly forges a brave new path, fusing 21st century synth stylings with those previously established tropes and their own brand of rhythmic riffage and intriguing melodies. Also included in the album is their heaviest moment ever, in the last minute or so of the previously mentioned epic Crumbling Castle. Perhaps the most original work the group released all year, Polygond’s only real fault is the same as that which plagued previously releases: lack of originality in the context of the work itself, which may seem like a contradiction, but is explained by the bands fierce tendency to fully explore whatever “sound” they are striving for, even to the detriment of variety in the individual album. This release skirts that problem the most effectively of the , however, with tracks ranging from proggy explorations to ambient soundscapes to classic King Gizzard garage rock. Favorite Tracks: Crumbling Castle, The Fourth Colour, Castle in the Air. Least Favorite Tracks: Tetrachromacy, Horology. Overall rating: 7.5/10

We’re three weeks into my 5-part review of King Gizzard and Lizard Wizard’s five releases of 2017, so correspondingly here is the 3rd album review, released August 18th. 3. Sketches of Brunswick East (with Mild High Club) Coming from another side of the Gizzard spectrum entirely is Sketches of Brunswick East, a jazzy, psychedelic record produced in conjunction with jazzy, psychedelic artist Mild High Club. Perhaps the most accessible of the five, both artist’s styles mix to near perfection, with Mild High Club’s signature chill, jammy style complimented nicely by the utter insanity of King Gizz. The synthy-est record by the group, (at the time) the pleasant soundscapes burrow themselves incessantly into the mind of the listener, punctuated by far-out solos in the standard Gizzard vein, albeit laid back, however slightly. There are even moments of microtonality, a welcome addition to the jazzy grooves. Each song transitions smoothly into the next, and the interim jams and noises paint a picture of a bustling city street perhaps even more effectively than MotU paints it’s post-apocalyptic hellscape, with all the spoken word. Insanely catchy melodies permeate the album, and it seems like the only real problem with the record is its length, clocking in at a mere thirty-seven minutes in a situation where a solid hour and a half of jams would be not only entirely appropriate, but welcome. The record features the same complex rhythmic patterns the band is known for, as well as showcasing Mild High Club’s rhythmic stylings on tracks like The Spider and Me and Sketches of Brunswick East II, and in some segments features chord progressions I’ve never heard from the band, as well as a mix distinct to Mild High Club, accentuating the bass and reverberating everything to hell. The record only really suffers from the length and the “same-ness” suffered by both of the previous albums, something nearly impossible to avoid while releasing five albums in a single year. An extremely pleasant listen, catchy throughout, and overall a soft stroll through both artists advanced repertoires with humor even subtler than the previous record, the album proves itself a groovy-as-all-get-out, and worthy, addition to both discographies, even if it doesn’t do anything especially “new.” Favorite Tracks: Tezeta, Countdown, The Spider and Me. Least Favorite Tracks: Sketches of Brunswick East III, Cranes, Planes, Migraines. Overall rating: 7.5/10