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Seiko Matsuda – “North Wind” review
Final verdict: 8/10 ★★★★☆ It is that time of year again, folks – December, final round! There’s a lot of things to reminisce upon, many a blessing and equally many a lovely memory, but there are also quite a few regrets I exit the year bearing; I suppose everyone feels that way to some extent, way… Read more
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orokamono – “Don’t Forget What You Came Here For” review
Final verdict: 8/10 ★★★★☆ On this cloudy, gloomy morning A realization came to me To keep my life luscious, spicy I could indulge in poetry Now you see, I am no poet In fact quite the opposite But I can try my very best to Review music in poetry And what better candidate there is… Read more
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Yumi Matsutoya – “紅雀” review
Final verdict: 7/10 ★★★⋆˙⟡☆ You know, the pessimist in me craves something to complain about. And initially, this album would have been it – oh no, would you look at that, Yuming, THE Yuming, fell off! This album is BOOOO-RING! The demise of who was arguably the greatest figure in the 1970s Japanese music scene is upon us!… Read more
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Layer Music Project – “Echoes of the Forgotten” review
Final verdict: 9/10 ★★★★⋆˙⟡ The stars aligned; the heavens have spoken. Indian ambient musician Chaiitanya Bulusu (better known by his stage name of “Layer Music Project” or the nickname “Chatty”) released the fourth installment of his “Secret Garden” album series just last week – this volume is entitled “Echoes of the Forgotten”, and there is… Read more
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Yumi Arai – “The 14th Moon” review
Final verdict: 8/10 ★★★★☆ Yes, I have decided that I’m going to be reviewing all the Yuming in existence. Cry about it. Or actually, please don’t – I’d hate to see pretty little you cry. Cheer up, beautiful! Because what we got here, is another Yuming album to live, love, and laugh to (but not… Read more
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Yumi Arai – “Cobalt Hour” review
Final verdict: 8/10 ★★★★☆ The stars have aligned once again; I am feeling capricious, hence I skipped my prose class today (being an English major is not for the weak), and what better way to spend my self-declared day off than to listen to Yuming, my most beloved of all? No, seriously. As time goes… Read more
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2025 CD reissues
Dear all, I am delighted to announce all three of my albums are now in stock on CD! “Computer Generated Noise” and “Φαντασματικό Φάντασμα” have been reissued in CD following numerous requests, seeing as the initial CD run (December 2023) had been sold out. Starting at €8 a piece + shipping, either (or both) of… Read more
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Ruth Ruth – “Laughing Gallery” review
Final verdict: 8/10 ★★★★☆ It must’ve been July 2023 when I found this CD in the bargain bin of a hole-in-the-wall second-hand record store (that has since been closed down, RIP). This very amusing cover art caught my eye, and so I took the album home (having paid for it, obviously – I am by… Read more
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New single “The Poet/Geriatric Factor” out now!
Greetings all, It is with great joy that I announce the release of my sterling 6th single, entitled “The Poet/Geriatric Factor”. Starting on March 21st 2025 (which should be today, if I’m not mistaken), it is available to be listened to on your favorite streaming service, or on Bandcamp, or on YouTube, or wherever else… Read more
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Marina – “The Family Jewels” review
Final verdict: 9/10 ★★★★⋆˙⟡ Marina has long been one of my favorite artists – through the holy trinity that is her first few albums (the “The Family Jewels” – “Electra Heart” – “Froot” run) she has proven herself to be a greatly creative songwriter, a force to be reckoned with. Those sentiments aren’t quite in… Read more
