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Tag: 2014

A piñata hangs in a shadowy alley at night, a symbol of the record's grim yet comforting tone.

Twelve Years On, Piñata Still Sounds Like Nothing Else Around It

A record of dealers, wives lost, and the street's grim comfort, told through old movie sounds and a voice that never flinches.

By mitch·5 min readSeptember 12, 2026

A guitarist in a purple suit stands in a dimly lit studio with three bandmates, surrounded by amplifiers and vintage equipment.

Album Reviews6.1/10

Plectrumelectrum Review: Prince and 3RDEYEGIRL Strip Down to a Lean Rock-Funk Record

Prince and 3RDEYEGIRL strip back the gloss for a lean, guitar-driven funk-rock set that trades innovation for live-band immediacy.

By mitch·8 min readSeptember 10, 2026

A silhouette of a man in a hat and coat stands in a neon-lit, futuristic space with geometric shapes and haze.

Album Reviews7/10

Twelve Years On, Art Official Age Still Sounds Like Prince Working Through a Concept

Prince's 2014 album Art Official Age is a dense, confident concept record about time and identity, with electro-funk highs and experimental lows. A 7/10.

By mitch·6 min readSeptember 10, 2026