My process of music consumption is simple, but not easily explained. Many great albums take time to grow on me, which is a normal occurrence for a lot of listeners. But certain pieces of music have an almost paranormal quality. I listen to some albums once and immediately know that the artist has hit that… Continue reading Baldwin’s Top 20 Albums of 2018
Author: Christopher Baldwin
Open Heart Surgery: A Review of YOB’s Our Raw Heart
I’m greatly relieved by Mike Scheidt’s improved health. I remember it wasn’t long after my interview with him back in March of 2015 that he was overcome by a terrible affliction that almost killed him. He’s a super nice guy who’s very passionate about his music. He has a very likable and easy-going personality that… Continue reading Open Heart Surgery: A Review of YOB’s Our Raw Heart
I Don’t Even Smoke Pot: A Positive Review of Sleep’s The Sciences
The fact that Sleep managed to release a surprise album in this modern age of download culture is pretty staggering. News always seems to leak out about events such as this. Add to it the fact that a well renowned stoner metal band released their first album in 15 years on April 20th, and it’s… Continue reading I Don’t Even Smoke Pot: A Positive Review of Sleep’s The Sciences
Baldwin’s Choice: Arvo Pärt
Sometimes the best music is the kind that transcends its composer. I’m not talking about some prog rocker’s ridiculous concept album about worshiping leaves, or some self-important indie rocker making the end of a relationship with his girlfriend into a pseudo-intellectual lecture on depression. I’m talking about musical notes that are written, organized and played… Continue reading Baldwin’s Choice: Arvo Pärt
Baldwin’s Top Albums of 2017
No matter which way I tried to approach this introduction, I couldn’t keep from sounding like some sort of elitist music snob. So let’s keep things simple here. These are the twenty albums I’ve heard this year that made the biggest impression on me. I think they’re really fucking awesome. I’m not going to lecture… Continue reading Baldwin’s Top Albums of 2017
CT Innovation: A Review of Xenosis’ Devour and Birth
A band in the local Connecticut metal scene often consists of people that know how to play and want to play heavy metal. Well, duh. But it takes a special kind of band to take that ability and passion and turn it into innovation. There’s nothing wrong with a group of people getting together and… Continue reading CT Innovation: A Review of Xenosis’ Devour and Birth
Baldwin’s Choice: Aesop Rock
My knowledge of the hip hop world is somewhat limited. I’ve only gotten into the genre a couple of years ago. I thought for a long while that it was all about jewelry, gangs and girls. I couldn’t relate to it at all. But I also couldn’t help but feel like I was missing out… Continue reading Baldwin’s Choice: Aesop Rock