January 2025 Album Review Wrap-Up

Hi all and welcome back to another album review wrap-up! I listened to waaay too many self-titled projects this month.

Melody's Echo Chamber by Melody's Echo Chamber

Released: 2012

An album I found while looking for recommendations for fans of psychedelic pop, I really enjoyed this! Will probably have to give it more listens though.

Favorites: You Won’t Be Missing That Part of Me, Mount Hopeless, I Follow You

Overall Rating: 4/5 Stars

Bon Voyage by Melody's Echo Chamber

Released: 2018

Didn't enjoy this one as much as their debut, but I still liked it! Will be listening to more from Melody's Echo Chamber soon! :)

Favorites: Cross My Heart, Shirim

Overall: 3.5/5 Stars

Marci by Marci

Released: 2022

Nice blend of HAIM-esque alternative and modern sunshine pop. This seems to be very underrated, I really enjoyed it! Only disappointed to find that this is Marci's only release.

Favorites: Terminal, Where Love Had Just Begun, Call The Wild

Overall Rating: 4/5 Stars

The Shacks by The Shacks

Released: 2016

I heard This Strange Effect in an Apple commercial years ago, and I've had it in my playlist ever since. I figured it was time to finally give the full extended play a listen. I really love how mellow it sounds, and the vocalist gives such a calming effect.

Favorites: This Strange Effect, Left It With The Moon, Hands In Your Pockets

Overall Rating: 4/5 Stars

Haze by The Shacks

Released: 2018

Co-produced by my favorite producer of all time, this album was destined to be a hit for me. I love how he takes The Shacks already-mellow production and adds his retro vibe to it.

Favorites: Nobody Nobody, Sand Song, All Day Long

Overall Rating: 4.5/5 Stars

See you next month!

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