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What is New Jack Swing?

James Krustofski James Krustofski January 8, 2025

The Beat That Changed R&B New Jack Swing hit hard and never let up. The beats were loud, the basslines Read More

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Top Ambient Albums of the 1990s (90s)

James Krustofski James Krustofski January 3, 2025

Selected Ambient Works Volume IIAphex Twin Release date: 3/7/1994 Label: Warp Records You can’t start a list like this without starting it Read More

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What is Hyperpop?

James Krustofski James Krustofski January 2, 2025

At its core, hyperpop is an exaggerated, over-the-top explosion of pop music, electronic noise, and digital maximalism. It takes everything mainstream pop Read More

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Deep Space – Model 500 (1995) – Album Review

James Krustofski James Krustofski January 2, 2025

Release Date: May 29, 1995Label: R&S RecordsAlbum Length: 54:25 When Juan Atkins released Deep Space under the Model 500 name, there wasn’t Read More

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What is Quiet Storm?

James Krustofski James Krustofski January 2, 2025

The Smooth Revolution in Soul and R&B Quiet Storm moves at its own pace. The music flows, never rushing, never Read More

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Top Ambient Albums of the 1980s (80s)

James Krustofski James Krustofski December 31, 2024

Ambient 2: The Plateaux of MirrorHarold Budd & Brian Eno – 1980 Talk about iconic. Ambient 2: The Plateaux of Mirror by Harold Budd and Brian Read More

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001 – Various Artists (world of knots) – Album Review

James Krustofski James Krustofski December 30, 2024

Album: 001 Artist: Various Artists Label: world of knots Release Date: September 17, 2024 Bandcamp: https://worldofknots.bandcamp.com/album/001 “001” is the inaugural compilation from Read More

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The Earthbound Soundtrack Has No Business Being This Good

James Krustofski James Krustofski December 29, 2024

You ever have that moment when you’re walking your dog and suddenly you get attacked by a spiteful crow? Let’s Read More

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Best Video Game Soundtracks of All Time

James Krustofski James Krustofski December 28, 2024

Again, music lists with “Top” or “Best” in their title should be taken with a grain of salt. Plus, this website is Read More

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Back Stabbers – The O’Jays (1973) – Album Review

James Krustofski James Krustofski December 27, 2024

Artist: The O’Jays Label: Philadelphia International Records Release Date: August 1972 Length: 38:57 You can’t listen to Back Stabbers without hearing the Read More