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19.03.25 "Fe304: FORWARD" - NMIXX Released: March 17th, 2025 Genre: K-Pop, RnB, Experimental (Mixxpop)

juliette's rating: 7.3/10

" i really love this comeback and continuation of their sound explored in 'see that?' and 'dash'. 'know about me' was a fantastic title track, with a few standout b-sides accompanying it. unfortunately, there were a couple of very mid b-sides too, but my girlies have released a very strong trilogy of albums, and i'm very glad they seem to have found their sound! "

favourite track(s): know about me, slingshot least favourite track(s): golden recipe

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18.03.25 "PCD" - The Pussycat Dolls Released: September 12th, 2005 Genre: Pop, Hip-hop, Girl Group

juliette's rating: 6.9/10

" a super fun 2000s pop album. i've always been inclined towards the girl group sound so the sound + harmonisation was definitely my vibe. my main complaints are the amount of male rappers featured and the fact the second half of the album was covers, which while not necessarily terrible, was a surprise and a bit of a letdown. "

favourite track(s): buttons, i don't need a man least favourite track(s): beep, sway

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17.03.25 "Buzz" - NIKI Released: August 9th, 2024 Genre: Pop, Folk-Pop, Alternative

juliette's rating: 5.8/10

" from my previous experiences with niki's work, i was expecting to enjoy this album more. however, i found the sound noticeably very repetitive, which consistently disengaged me throughout my listen. some of the lyrical choices also threw me off, further impacting my enjoyment. probably won't be relistening to this album. "

favourite track(s): buzz least favourite track(s): focus

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16.03.25 "Coastal Grooves" - Blood Orange Released: August 8th, 2011 Genre: Indie Pop, Funk, New Wave

juliette's rating: 7.1/10

" big fan of a lot of these instrumentals, and overall an enjoyable listen. the vocals were not as much my style, however - but i can appreciate the artistry. "

favourite track(s): complete failure, champagne coast least favourite track(s): i'm sorry we lied

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15.03.25 "Isotope" - Wasia Project Released: August 29th, 2024 Genre: Alternative, Indie

juliette's rating: 8.9/10

" i really enjoy their sound. this ep was also very well structured, and was a delight to listen to in order. "

favourite track(s): somebody come through least favourite track(s): to get better

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14.03.25 "Accidentally on Purpose - The 2nd Mini Album" - Seulgi Released: March 10th, 2025 Genre: K-Pop, K-Dance

juliette's rating: 8/10

" this is peak k-pop, especially the title track, which i have been listening to on repeat. however, a majority of the b-sides, while not bad in any terms, failed to intrigue me the same way. "

favourite track(s): baby not baby least favourite track(s): rollin' with my homies

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13.03.25 "Jubilee" - Japanese Breakfast Released: June 4th, 2021 Genre: Alternative, Indie, Dream Pop

juliette's rating: 8.5/10

" i absolutely loved this album. the introductory track run is especially engaging and a joy to listen to. however, it seemed to lose a bit of momentum closer to the end, lacking some of the power held by other tracks on the album. "

favourite track(s): be sweet, kokomo IN, paprika least favourite track(s): posing in bondage, savage good boy

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12.03.25 "Reading Writing and Arithmetic" - The Sundays Released: January 15th, 1990 Genre: Indie Pop, Alternative Rock, Dream Pop

juliette's rating: 8.4/10

" a really great album with some amazing tracks. very enjoyable to listen to! "

favourite track(s): here's where the story ends, joy least favourite track(s): can't be sure

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11.03.25 "Lowlife Princess: Noir" - BIBI Released: November 18th, 2022 Genre: Korean Alternative, Hip-Hop, Contemporary RnB

juliette's rating: 8.4/10

" i've always loved bibi's performances and her more popular songs, but listening to this album in full made me truly appreciate her artistry and commitment to her unique sound. while there was one or two tracks that i found unenjoyable, which ended up bringing down my rating, the rest was a captivating mix of style and genre that kept me intrigued. the mixing and instrumentals were also fantastic - i find korean artists always have the most flawless production! "

favourite track(s): animal farm, JOTTO, wet nightmare least favourite track(s): lowlife princess

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10.03.25 "Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?" - The Cranberries Released: March 1st, 1993 Genre: Alternative Rock, Indie Pop, Celtic Rock

juliette's rating: 7.8/10

" some of the songs on this album are fantastic and truly unforgettable. however, a few fell a bit flat for me, unfortunately - i was expecting to enjoy it more than i did. "

favourite track(s): linger, sunday, pretty least favourite track(s): not sorry, still can't...

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09.03.25 "Foxlore" - The Crane Wives [ part 2/2 ] Released: April 2nd, 2016 Genre: Folk Rock, Indie Folk

juliette's rating: 8.4/10

" another wonderful and enchanting album and a great companion to 'coyote stories'. i found i enjoyed more tracks off their previous work, but this album definitely still had some great songs. "

favourite track(s): down the river, the garden least favourite track(s): nothing at all, can't go back

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08.03.25 "Coyote Stories" - The Crane Wives [ part 1/2 ] Released: August 29th, 2015 Genre: Folk Rock, Indie Folk

juliette's rating: 8.6/10

" i absolutely love the artistic vision of this band and was looking forward to listening to this album in full. i was especially enchanted by their signature three-part harmonies, and found the vocal mixing and style unique and very fun to listen to. "

favourite track(s): unraveling, sleeping giants least favourite track(s): little soldiers

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07.03.25 "Synthetica" - Metric Released: June 12th, 2012 Genre: Indie Rock, New-Wave

juliette's rating: 6.2/10

" i really enjoyed the guitar on this album. however, it didn't really resonate with me conceptually and some of the songs were bland or even a bit hard to listen to. the songs i did like, though, were very enjoyable. "

favourite track(s): lost kitten, synthetica least favourite track(s): the wanderlust

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06.03.25 "I Love My Girl, She's My Boy" - BETWEEN FRIENDS Released: August 25th, 2023 Genre: Pop, Alternative, French Indie

juliette's rating: 8/10

" a very fun and solid alternative pop album. i love their sound and how it has progressed since their songs like 'affection' that were popular during the pandemic. "

favourite track(s): bruise, lotto least favourite track(s): running on empty

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05.03.25 "AM" - Arctic Monkeys Released: September 9th, 2013 Genre: Indie Rock, Contemporary RnB

juliette's rating: 7.2/10

" while i can appreciate the well-craftedness of this album, some parts did bore me a little bit and some songs felt repetitive or uninteresting - but i can respect that i am probably not the target audience of this genre. i am glad i gave it a listen though, and there are definitely some songs worthy of my playlist. "

favourite track(s): no 1 party anthem least favourite track(s): mad sounds, knee socks

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04.03.25 "CINEMA" - The Marías Released: June 25th, 2021 Genre: Indie Pop, Alternative

juliette's rating: 7.9/10

" i loved some of the songs i heard previously from this album, specifically 'hush', and enjoyed listening through fully. however, i found some of the tracks to be a bit repetitive and not as engaging as the others. a very well-crafted album nonetheless! "

favourite track(s): hush, un millón, calling u back least favourite track(s): to say hello

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03.03.25 "Drive" - Bic Runga Released: July 14th, 1997 Genre: Pop, Alternative

juliette's rating: 9.2/10

" i remember listening to this with my dad as a kid. it was super fun to explore again and i love her vocals and melodies. maybe i'm biased but i absolutely LOVE this album, it means a lot to me. new zealand pride! "

favourite track(s): suddenly strange, sway, sorry least favourite track(s): none (i can't pick lol)