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Oscar Lozano
@quiet.observer
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bro c'mon I was having a nice day
May 8, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The interplay between technical mastery and emotional depth is striking, making this more than just a display of skill... it’s an exploration of existence, the infinite, and the unknown. A profound, otherworldly experience and, without question, my album of the year.
December 15, 2024 at 11:54 AM
From colossal riffs and relentless rhythms to ambient interludes that feel like drifting through the void, the album balances sheer weight with haunting beauty. It’s a carefully crafted journey that feels cohesive and purposeful.
December 15, 2024 at 11:54 AM
[AOTY] Blood Incantation - Absolute Elsewhere
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N4...

Absolute Elsewhere is a monumental achievement in progressive death metal, blending the band’s crushing intensity with expansive, cosmic atmospheres.
December 15, 2024 at 11:54 AM
LA LOM - The Los Angeles League Of Musicians
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGf...

A celebration of LA’s wild musical diversity. This album is packed with energy, blending cumbia, jazz, funk, and experimental sounds into something fresh and bursting with life.
December 15, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Bill Laurance, Michael League - Keeping Company
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNf...

The interplay between Laurance’s piano and League’s bass is so natural and effortless. This feels like two old friends catching up.
December 15, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Disembodied Tyrant - The Tower: Part One
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQm...

Unbelievably heavy, it hits like an artillery onslaught. A symphonic black metal and deathcore assault that leaves one with little room to breathe.
December 15, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Nubya Garcia - Odyssey
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPa...

A rich, vibrant record that blends jazz with dub, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and a sense of exploration. Nubya’s sax playing is stunning, and the whole album feels alive and full of energy.
December 15, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Hohnen Ford - I Wish I Had A God
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJd...

A raw and deeply personal album. Ford’s voice feels so fragile yet powerful, and the minimal arrangements give the songs space to breathe. It’s heartbreaking but beautiful.
December 15, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Glass Beams - Mahal
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMu...

This one’s like stepping into a dream. Hypnotic grooves and lush, psychedelic layers make Mahal feel spiritual and grounding at the same time. A true sonic escape.
December 15, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Silhouette - Les Dires de l’Âme
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ruf...

Silhouette’s post-metal and black metal blend creates these huge, sweeping moments that feel both crushing and cathartic. Heavy, emotional, and stunningly atmospheric.
December 15, 2024 at 11:54 AM
The Sorcerers - I Too Am A Stranger
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVP...

A mysterious, cinematic gem that transports you to another era. With its mix of afrobeat, jazz, and vintage soundtrack vibes, it’s the perfect album for when you want to escape into another world.
December 15, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Suzanne Ciani - Buchla Concert At Galeria Bonino NYC (1974)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrK...

A stunning live performance from one of the true pioneers of electronic music. The textures and layers Suzanne Ciani creates with her synths makes this a fascinating listen from start to finish.
December 15, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Nonkeen - All Good?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4O...

Melancholy but oddly comforting, Nonkeen’s All Good? feels like flipping through faded photographs. Lo-fi electronics, delicate melodies, and a slightly disjointed vibe that’s quietly captivating.
December 15, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Aborted - Vault Of Horrors
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCC...

A brutal, unapologetic thrill ride. Aborted’s horror-themed death metal is as sharp and intense as ever, with just enough theatrical flair to make it fun while still being absolutely punishing.
December 15, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Adam Wiltzie - Eleven Fugues For Sodium Pentothal
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M7...

This one feels like being suspended in time. Wiltzie’s ambient compositions are stunningly restrained, creating an atmosphere of nostalgia and weightlessness. It’s perfect for late-night listening.
December 15, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Kamasi Washington - Fearless Movement
www.youtube.com/watch?v=esm...

An uplifting, powerful record that feels larger than life. Kamasi’s music always has this sense of purpose, and Fearless Movement might be his most inspiring work yet.
December 15, 2024 at 11:54 AM
BADBADNOTGOOD - Mid Spiral: Growth
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKd...

BADBADNOTGOOD continues to evolve, and this album proves it. A mix of their signature jazz sound with soul, hip-hop, and cinematic moments, it’s both forward-thinking and deeply emotional.
December 15, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Sean Ono Lennon - Asterisms
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTl...

Beautifully weird and completely unpredictable. It’s jazz, but not really—it feels more like the three of them are painting galaxies together. Intricate, playful, and totally hypnotic.
December 15, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Om Unit - Fragments
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlT...

An ambitious EP that blurs the lines between atmospheric exploration and dancefloor energy. A masterclass in bass music, it fuses spectral echoes of UK hardcore, dub, garage and breaks with obsessively detailed production.
December 15, 2024 at 11:54 AM
SLIFT - ILION
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzQ...

Massive riffs, trippy sci-fi vibes, and a sense of epic scale—it’s like the soundtrack to some unmade intergalactic space opera.
December 15, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Yin Yin - Mount Matsu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABM...

An absolute joy of an album. Psychedelic funk meets vintage Southeast Asian sounds, with grooves so infectious they’re basically impossible to sit still through. Pure sunshine in musical form.
December 15, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Jozef Van Wissem - The Night Dwells In The Day
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sV...

An achingly beautiful album of minimal, haunting lute melodies that feel ancient and modern at the same time. It’s meditative and introspective—perfect for quiet nights or getting lost in thought.
December 15, 2024 at 11:54 AM