NTTR - No Time to Review

This is solid, no question — tight riffs, sharp production, and that familiar Sylosis intensity — but it doesn’t hit me with the kind of architecture or atmosphere that pushes it into their upper tier. The New Flesh feels focused and aggressive, almost stripped down to its most direct impulses. That works in short bursts. Over a full album, though, I start wanting more contrast, more dynamic shifts, something that expands beyond the relentless attack. The riffs are muscular and precise, and Josh Middleton’s command is obvious, but I don’t feel a long arc forming. It’s more a sequence of competent, punchy tracks than a record that builds toward something bigger. I don’t dislike it — it just doesn’t take over the room. For a band capable of more expansive or emotionally layered material, this lands as good but not defining. Pros Riff quality is consistently strong – Sharp, disciplined thrash-influenced writing with real weight. Punchy, modern production – Clear and aggressive ...

I like what this is trying to be more than I’m fully convinced by what it becomes. Sunlight Echoes moves away from pure shoegaze fog and into something brighter, cleaner, more song-driven. The melodies are there, the hooks are visible, and the band sounds more confident than before. But that clarity comes at a cost. The edges feel sanded down; the danger that makes great shoegaze feel overwhelming never quite materializes. There are moments where the guitars shimmer beautifully and the vocals sit perfectly in the mix, but the record rarely pushes beyond pleasant immersion. It’s cohesive, it’s polished, and it’s emotionally sincere — I just don’t feel the kind of tension or escalation that would pull me deeper. It lives comfortably in its lane, maybe too comfortably. 3 Pros Stronger melodic focus – Clearer hooks and vocal presence give the songs structure beyond haze. Cohesive atmosphere – The album maintains a unified tonal identity throughout. Improved production clarity...

I like the intent more than the execution. DISCOMBOBULATED has a strong conceptual spine — it wants to fracture folk, twist melody, destabilize form — and I respect how committed it is to that disorientation. The textures are distinctive, the writing is clearly deliberate, and there’s real personality in the arrangements. But over the course of the album, the constant angular pivots start to dilute the impact. Instead of building tension and releasing it, the songs often reset themselves just as they begin to cohere. I’m engaged, sometimes impressed, occasionally amused — but not fully immersed. It feels clever and constructed, yet emotionally partial. Solid, interesting, but not something I sink into deeply. Pros Clear artistic identity – It never feels generic; the eccentricity is authored and purposeful. Inventive arrangements – Off-kilter folk instrumentation and structural turns keep the record unpredictable. Strong compositional control – Even the chaos feels writt...

There’s something appealing about how Vast refuses to behave. It drifts between rural funk, warped psych, and loose jam passages like it’s scanning for a signal rather than committing to one. The problem is that it often sounds more interesting in theory than in practice. I appreciate the texture shifts and the off-grid energy, but the album rarely consolidates those ideas into moments that feel essential. It’s loose without always being transcendent, playful without always being sharp. I don’t dislike it — I just don’t feel compelled to stay inside it for long. Pros Textural variety – Moves across psych, funk, and experimental spaces without sounding generic. Authentic looseness – The unpolished, almost improvised feel gives it personality. Occasional groove lock-ins – A few sections snap into focus and hint at something stronger. Cons Lack of structural payoff – Too many ideas drift without escalation or arrival. Low hook density – Riffs and melodies don’t an...

There’s weight here, no question. The riffs are thick, the drums feel physical, and the live-to-tape approach gives the whole thing a gritty pulse. But after the initial punch, I start noticing how narrow the emotional spectrum really is. Dungeon Vision stays in its fuzzed-out occult psych lane almost the entire time, and while that lane is competently executed, it rarely expands beyond it. I don’t dislike it — I just don’t feel compelled by it. The energy is there; the urgency isn’t. By the halfway mark, it feels more like a sustained vibe than a developing statement. Pros Strong riff foundation – The guitar tone has real mass and presence; it carries the record confidently. Organic production – The analog/live feel avoids sterile modern garage gloss. Tight duo chemistry – Drums and guitar lock in with convincing physical drive. Cons Limited dynamic evolution – The album rarely shifts tempo, mood, or intensity in a meaningful way. Derivative shadows – The Ty S...

There’s a solid atmosphere here — dusty guitars, slow-burning psych tones, a sense of heat hanging in the mix — but it never fully locks in for me. Desert So Green feels confident in its aesthetic, yet hesitant in its songwriting. I like the texture and the restraint; I don’t always feel the pull. A few tracks hover instead of move, and the dynamic curve stays relatively flat. It’s pleasant in the moment, especially in the right setting, but once it ends, I’m not compelled to immediately return. It’s competent, cohesive, and tastefully produced — just not sharp enough to leave a deep mark. Pros Consistent sonic palette – The psych-leaning textures and warm production create a unified mood. Organic feel – Nothing sounds over-processed or trend-chasing; it feels like a band playing. Controlled restraint – Avoids melodrama and unnecessary over-arranging.  Cons Limited melodic stickiness – Few hooks linger after the listen. Flat momentum arc – Dynamics don’t es...