Hawks: REVIEW A RANDOM ALBUM GAME 2026

Hawks 05.11.26	BOOM!!!
MTObsidian 05.11.26	I sign up for random review! I can hardly believe this, men.
JoyfulPlatypus 05.11.26	I'll bite. I'll suggest False Reality (UK) - Faded Intentions.
Hawks 05.11.26	M/////EN Pick an album MTO!!! Adding Platy!
arthropod 05.11.26	I do not, unless it's still possible in 10-14 days.
Hawks 05.11.26	Probably not gonna be lol.
MTObsidian 05.11.26	My rec is "Songs For Beating Hearts" by Beardfish. Been meaning to review that one for a while now but I can't quite get inspired enough/lacked time, so I'd love to hear someone else's thoughts on it.
MTObsidian 05.11.26	Also I might have forgotten the rules of this game lol
Hawks 05.11.26	Only rule is to pick an album that doesn't have a review and make sure you review whatever album you're assigned lol.
MTObsidian 05.11.26	Aye aye, captain!
arthropod 05.11.26	of all months you picked the one when I have 3 weeks of exams imma spectate
Hawks 05.11.26	I'M SORRY!!!
LouBreed 05.11.26	Love this game. My entry is Palindrom - Машина для трансляції снів: https://www.sputnikmusic.com/soundoff.php?albumid=526172 Whoever gets this I suggest to NOT read my reviews for his previous stuff, but check out at least a handful of the guy's previous songs before listening to this LP
Hawks 05.11.26	Adding Lou!
JoyfulPlatypus 05.11.26	hold on Can I change mine to Red Foo - Party Rock Mansion Because it would be objectively hilarious for that to get a review.
Hawks 05.11.26	Yeah bro lol.
JoyfulPlatypus 05.11.26	Fuck yeah lmao
Hawks 05.11.26	I don't see it in the database bro. Add it and I will update.
BitterJalapenoJr 05.11.26	Tempted but it took me 2 years to produce a review for the 2024 edition and someone else wrote the one I was supposed to do last year.
Hawks 05.11.26	Jalapeno bro, do ittttt!!!
AlkemestRedux 05.11.26	Sign me up brother!
Hawks 05.11.26	Pick an album buddy!
JoyfulPlatypus 05.11.26	My bad, there's not a space in his name like I wrote. https://www.sputnikmusic.com/soundoff.php?albumid=217559
Hawks 05.11.26	Updated!
AlkemestRedux 05.11.26	Whoops! Let's go with the new Gnarls Barley - Atlanta.
Brabiz 05.11.26	Piknik - Харакири One of my top 5 favorite bands, and I think I’m one of 2 people on here who even knows they exist. NEEDS a review. Have thought of it many times, but it has eluded me
JoyfulPlatypus 05.11.26	My sincerest apologies to whoever has to listen to Party Rock Mansion enough to write about it. However, I genuinely thought some of the songs were hilarious. I wouldn't've suggested it if I truly thought there was zero entertainment value to it.
Hawks 05.11.26	Updated!!!
NudeTayne 05.11.26	fuck it I'll do it, as long as I'm not on a schedule lol
LouBreed 05.11.26	@Brabiz Piknik used to be one of like two russian Rock bands I really cared about. Really unique voice, sophisticated music and lyrics. I don't listen to russian music at all since russia invaded my country, but of course I'm not going to get hysterical about someone suggesting and/or reviewing a russian band. Just writing to say that you're not the only one who knows these guys. I know this album like the back of my hand actually, which is why I hope someone else gets to review it, because it would be more interesting to get a truly fresh outside perspective
Feather 05.11.26	I have historically been real bad about pulling through on doing a review so I won’t be signing up this year, but love the tradition
Hawks 05.11.26	Nude bro, no deadline. Would just like them done in a semi-timely fashion if possible lol.
Kimm 05.11.26	"Tempted" [2] But so unqualified m/ Really would love to see someone review Self Spiller's 'Worms in the Keys' tho
Brabiz 05.11.26	That’s understandable man, the Russia situation is fucking garbage. I find that a lot of music from that area of the world doesn’t get much international appeal, unless it’s Мolchat Doma or Kino. A shame because there are many stellar bands from Eastern Europe
Zac124 05.11.26	Abigor - Nachthymnen (From the Twilight Kingdom)
Hawks 05.11.26	Added Zac!
Zac124 05.11.26	I'll probably be a bit late with the review as my final uni assignments are due by the end of may.
Hawks 05.11.26	All good bro. M////
NudeTayne 05.11.26	Ohhh you know what, I see what this list is now. I thought at first you were giving people who would volunteer a random album for them to listen to and write a review of, now I see that you're doing reviews on random albums people rec, I misconstrued this whole thing
brickhed 05.11.26	yeah i like this game SpaceGhostPurrp - Veneno bit of a monster mixtape (2 hours), but spaceghostpurrp is horribly neglected over here
Hawks 05.11.26	Added!
Kimm 05.11.26	NudeTayne's comment [2] In that case, pls add Self Spiller's 'Worms in the Keys'? 👉🏻👈🏻
Kimm 05.11.26	(Actually who am I kidding I'm still confused)
NudeTayne 05.11.26	Weave and Wish by Pogo is my rec
Hawks 05.11.26	Kimm I will add it if you plan on writing a review lol.
JoyfulPlatypus 05.11.26	Not to be a buzzkill but the Pogo one has a review already - I thought we were doing albums that have yet to have one?
NudeTayne 05.11.26	don't know why that would matter and also didn't see any sort of direction for that rule otherwise I would've picked something else
JoyfulPlatypus 05.11.26	No worries! Lol I could be wrong too, I just thought that's how Hawks did it in the past.
Hawks 05.11.26	Oh, yeah, its albums that don't have a review already lol.
LouBreed 05.11.26	@Kimm maybe it'll become clearer if you look at last year's list:https://www.sputnikmusic.com/list.php?memberid=269185&listid=208510#3 @Nude if I remember correctly from previous years, the idea is indeed to suggest an album that doesn't have a review yet but you'd like to see it reviewed.
Hawks 05.12.26	I'd definitely prefer albums that haven't been reviewed yet.
JoyfulPlatypus 05.12.26	Should do a version of this but we can only review albums that have at least 10 other reviews already. Lets get more reviews for Master of Puppets or The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me. Jokes aside, that does make me wonder what album on Sput actually has the most reviews.
Kimm 05.12.26	@LouBreed SO MUCH CLEARER - thank you! @Hawks sorry, didn't know the rules. My track record here has extinguished any creative ambition, maybe I'll feel differently next time around m/
Hawks 05.12.26	Ahhhhh, gotcha!!!
Christbait 05.12.26	I'll volunteer again. I enjoyed it last time. If you still need options, Hawks, I'd like to volunteer Zanias - Unearthed.
Hawks 05.12.26	Adding buddy!
Judio! 05.12.26	The album I submitted for last year’s game was the only album that never got reviewed by anyone lol. Submitting it again for this year’s game cuz the album deserves a rev hard. Remission by Skinny Puppy
Hawks 05.12.26	DAMN LMAO. Adding now buddy.
JoyfulPlatypus 05.12.26	I'm liking the variety of these options so far. Looking forward to seeing what I get.
Hawks 05.13.26	Same. We need some more entries though.
Ebola 05.13.26	Count me in! Houseguest - High Strangeness
Hawks 05.13.26	Adding bro!
LouBreed 05.13.26	Ladies and gents, everybody is invited to join the game! You could write a 1.0 review for the album that I submitted and I'd still be happy that someone listened to it and provided their honest opinion. Come one, come all! @Hawks, maybe add the rules, it can be seen from the comments that some people are confused. A very brief description like the one you provided last year should be sufficient
Hawks 05.13.26	Gonna do that lol.
pyroflare77 05.13.26	If only I had any confidence that I could whip up a review
arthropod 05.13.26	EDITED
Hawks 05.13.26	Come on Pyro, you can do it!
ConcubinaryCode 05.13.26	I want to do it but give me time to find a good album to review
NudeTayne 05.13.26	this one might be a hard one but fuck it, Science Fiction by Utada Hikaru
pyroflare77 05.13.26	[Distant chorus of Hurt in the background] Okay, no hard time limit is better at least. Akina Nakamori - Fushigi
Hawks 05.13.26	Added both!
ConcubinaryCode 05.13.26	I got it. The newest dark time sunshine album never got a review. I picked that.
Hawks 05.13.26	Added bro!
Hawks 05.15.26	Deadline is this Sunday coming up bros so anyone that wants to participate, get your albums in!
PizzaBear 05.15.26	How does that Abigor album not have a review yet??
Hawks 05.15.26	Good question lol.
LouBreed 05.15.26	Ladies and daddies, it would be nice if some of you joined the game. A couple more participants would be great
Hawks 05.16.26	Agreed bro.
PizzaBear 05.16.26	Fine Sunn O))) - ∅∅ Void
Hawks 05.16.26	NICE.
arthropod 05.16.26	I’m done with my shit in the next 4 days. There might be time to write some sputnik fodder. Shepherds Reign - Ala Mai, if I may.
Hawks 05.16.26	Adding bro!
Koris 05.16.26	I really wanna participate, but my wifi isn't strong enough on the ship right now to do Spotify downloads :[ Hopefully that'll change in the near future though, I've been meaning to get back into reviewing again
Hawks 05.16.26	Would love to see it brother!!
cylinder 05.16.26	Somebody review: Polluted Noise Industries - Asymmetry Chastic Flowers and Assimilated Trees
Hawks 05.16.26	Adding!! Will you review an album that you're assigned? ;]
cylinder 05.16.26	Sounds fun but tbh I probably won’t get around to it lol
Hawks 05.16.26	Ahhhh come on!
cylinder 05.16.26	… alright fine, I’m in!
Hawks 05.16.26	LFG!!!!
cylinder 05.16.26	Oh you gave me my suggestion? I thought you were gonna give some random album I might hate haha, that might be more fun
Hawks 05.16.26	No bro, that's just the album you submitted lol. I'll assign albums tomorrow!
cylinder 05.16.26	Oh I see, sounds good!
Hawks 05.16.26	M///////EN
Hawks 05.17.26	ALL ALBUMS ASSIGNED.
arthropod 05.17.26	Bm with synths they say? Serviceable.
Hawks 05.17.26	Indeed. M////
cylinder 05.17.26	Stoked!
Hawks 05.17.26	Hell yeah brother!
pyroflare77 05.17.26	Whew that's out of my wheelhouse entirely I'm not sure what a hiphoplet like me can bring to the analysis table but I'll take a crack at it.
JoyfulPlatypus 05.17.26	Hell yeah, gives me a reason to check out Gnarls Barkley's old stuff too.
NudeTayne 05.17.26	this skinny puppy album is pretty good, wish there was a goth bar around here to jam it in and dance with some vampires
Hawks 05.17.26	M//////EN
LouBreed 05.17.26	Ah well... should be harder to listen to than to review I think. There's one more review that I already wrote a few days ago, should get it out tomorrow, and then I guess I'll deal with my assignment
pyroflare77 05.17.26	You could take what I had in my back pocket for the possibility of that one where I review the album art and craft a story around the party and barely talk about the music.
LouBreed 05.17.26	That looks like something I'd like to read, but never could write myself
AlkemestRedux 05.17.26	Let's goooo! Two hours of chopped and screwed beats? I'm game. I think. lol
Hawks 05.17.26	LFG!!!
NudeTayne 05.17.26	welp, my reviews done and up, hope I didn't disappoint. big thanks to JUDIO! for recommending, had a ton of fun with this
Hawks 05.17.26	DAMN that was quick lol.
NudeTayne 05.17.26	lol fun little weekend project, when I set my mind to something I get it done
Hawks 05.17.26	Love that bro!
LouBreed 05.17.26	@Nude Wow, several people have been circling around that album for months since the last year's game, and you just came in and did it
NudeTayne 05.17.26	you have Hawks to thank for that, this whole "review a random album" thing is a really good way of getting people out of their comfort zones imo and injects the site with new reviews for albums yet to be reviewed. I dig that hard.
NudeTayne 05.17.26	also helps that album is only 39 minutes long so it was quick to spin it a couple times and gather my thoughts on it, it's a really good album
Ebola 05.17.26	Excited to listen! My assigned album sounds like something I might really dig.
arthropod 05.17.26	got an album I've been planning to check for ages and it rips what a convenience
Brabiz 05.17.26	I’ve never heard of this album, will be interesting lol
Hawks 05.17.26	Hell yeah bros!
NudeTayne 05.17.26	I'm not gonna see my rec reviewed any time soon but I already knew that and have peace with that lol
PunkerBlast 05.17.26	I just wanted to uhh ahem is this on. Oh ok. ;P This is a cool idea, I get reccs from bandcamp I guess they got my e-mail it's fine but hah they sent me one and it's like you purchased electronic music before here's Speedy J. I had to check out him I guess and it was cool. Anyhow there. I am just going to print this, but I love this website. I know I was gone for awhile, but man I wish I found this place in the 2000s when I was super into music and trying to find new stuff that not many people know haha. I wish you the best Hawks on your endeavor! (I didn't add anything also I doubt Speedy J has a presence here lol. Also I only heard a few minutes of one song anyway).
s0nicx 05.18.26	"The album I submitted for last year’s game was the only album that never got reviewed by anyone lol." Yeah...I could never make a good review for it and then just kinda forgot about it. Its why I stayed out so it didn't happen again.
Zac124 05.18.26	Excited to get into Beardfish! Seems to be my cup of tea as well.
Hawks 05.18.26	Hell yeah boys!!! Will have my review out by the middle of this week. M////
LouBreed 05.18.26	Just had my first listening session, although had to break it in parts because of, erm, specific nature of the album. Normally, should get a review out by the end of this week
Hawks 05.18.26	Got my first paragraph all done, but need a few more listens of my album before finishing.
brickhed 05.18.26	just so everyone knows my schedule is gonna be real stacked these next few days. i'll give details on my noise journal when everything is said and done.
Hawks 05.18.26	All good brother. M////
JoyfulPlatypus 05.18.26	@Loubreed - Am I crazy for at least thinking there are funny moments on the album or is my sense of humor cooked?
Christbait 05.18.26	My review starts with a journey into FYE. I have no idea where I'm going with this thing at the moment lol.
LouBreed 05.18.26	@Joyful I enjoyed a handful of songs, including the one with Stevie Wonder (how tf that happened). But you'll have to wait until the full review to know the answer to your question. I'll certainly be able to do some more listening at work, but the actual writing may have to wait until the weekend
Brabiz 05.18.26	I have a LOT of thoughts on this album. Should have a review up by the end of the week!
AlkemestRedux 05.18.26	Mine's probably gonna take a while. The album itself is two hours long and there's a ton of context I have to get familiar with about the artist. But it's a fun listen so far, working my way through in pieces. Chopped and screwed is definitely not my forte but I'm gonna make an effort.
Hawks 05.18.26	Hell yeah!!!
pyroflare77 05.18.26	Yeah this'll be a toughie I'll at least have to spin it twice, read along with lyrics, etc. I'll give myself a soft deadline of before June buuuut we'll see
Hawks 05.18.26	No deadline, just hope everyone reviews their albums that they were assigned lol.
pyroflare77 05.18.26	Yeah I just don't want to be the last guy lol
Hawks 05.18.26	Eh, we'll see what happens! Lol
pyroflare77 05.18.26	I'll blame it on the book I'm writing
Hawks 05.18.26	Oh shit, nice!
JoyfulPlatypus 05.18.26	@pyro - Never fear, for I exist.
Hawks 05.18.26	Hahahahahaha
AlkemestRedux 05.18.26	Same, this is gonna take a while for me to digest lol Also @joyful I'm excited to hear your thoughts on Gnarls Barkley!
Hawks 05.18.26	I'm excited also!
JoyfulPlatypus 05.18.26	@Alkemest - This game gave me an excuse to check out their discography, listening to their debut right now. This shit slaps.
Judio! 05.18.26	I’m happy to see Skinny Puppy finally get a rev! Nice work Nude, I’m looking forward to reading it! @s0nic It’s all good, it’s a toughie to review for sure
AlkemestRedux 05.18.26	Heck yeah! Gnarls Barkley rips
NudeTayne 05.18.26	Cheers mate, it was a good rec and I'm happy to close the loop on it
PizzaBear 05.19.26	Oh man I got the 2h Japanese pop album lmao time to hunker down
NudeTayne 05.19.26	be sure to include on your review how many times it makes you cry/bounce that ass
Brabiz 05.19.26	Spoiler for my review, but this Akina Nakamori album absolutely fucks. Kind of took me by surprise. Everyone should listen to this thing immediately
JoyfulPlatypus 05.19.26	@Brabiz - Gave the first song a try; you're not kidding. The production is god damn amazing. Will for sure be checking out the whole album soon.
pyroflare77 05.19.26	Yeah it kind of blew me away too. So captivating.
Hawks 05.19.26	Will jam today!
LouBreed 05.19.26	I'm tempted to write and publish today, but there's considerable workload and I got my previous review out only yesterday. I hate to publish too often and turn the website into my personal blog. Anyway, maybe I'll do some writing in the evening if I'm not too tired, and publish closer to the end of the week at least when my previous Peter Murphy review disappears down the list
Hawks 05.19.26	Lou bro, you're allowed to drop one per day! Mine will be up today, probably very shortly.
LouBreed 05.19.26	Oh, that would lead to an epic burnout which is another thing that I'm trying to avoid. See yours out already, will comment in the thread
LouBreed 05.19.26	All right, the review is ready. Just this once I shall break my self-imposed restrictions and post the bastard right away. I hope brickhed will find some time to review my submission.
Hawks 05.19.26	NICE!!!
Christbait 05.20.26	I'm hoping I can get mine wrapped up today. Otherwise I probably won't get back to it until early next week. We'll see!
Hawks 05.20.26	WOOOOOOOO!!!
LouBreed 05.20.26	@Christbait I'd be happy if you did it today. Redfoo has been up there on top of the list all day, like a giant ASS looming over all those decent reviews of fine music that had the misfortune to be published a bit earlier. Enough's enough.
Christbait 05.20.26	Now I'm less interested in getting it done if it means the ASS goes away. I want that thing hanging over us like a full moon.
LouBreed 05.20.26	Eh, never been good at motivating people to do anything. Let there be ASS then
AlkemestRedux 05.20.26	ayo https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/90848/SpaceGhostPurrp-Veneno/
Christbait 05.20.26	ayo [2] https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/90849/Houseguest-High-Strangeness/
pyroflare77 05.20.26	Hmm, mixed feelings on this on the first spin. I'll let it simmer before the second lyrics dive.
Hawks 05.20.26	Hell yeah bros! List is updated with reviews done so far.
arthropod 05.20.26	Done with the exams, time get onto this proper. Insane drumming to write about.
Hawks 05.20.26	NIIIIICE!!!
Tundra 05.20.26	Shut up Hawks.
Hawks 05.21.26	Tundra join the game so you can write your 409th Poppy review.
LouBreed 05.21.26	@Hawks I see you got yourself a personal hater. That was bound to happen sooner or later. Please don't shut up. @Tundra my organization provides psychological support services among other things, I could refer you to a relevant specialist. On second thought, we don't have psychiatrists, so nevermind
Hawks 05.21.26	I will never shut up brother, don't worry lol. Tundra definitely needs mental help. Dude is a wreck.
MTObsidian 05.21.26	Ooohhh boy a Sunn album? I've only dabbled in them before! Should be interesting!
MTObsidian 05.21.26	Oh shit just saw that Shepherd's Reign album in this list! That thing slaps, enjoy Judio!
Judio! 05.23.26	Yeah I’ve been digging it! NAAFAANUAA
Hawks 05.23.26	M///////EN
Brabiz 05.23.26	I did it guys. That was a bit difficult, haven’t written a review in years
Hawks 05.23.26	NIIIIICE!!!
brickhed 05.24.26	i'll try to crank mine out tomorrow. getting a job that takes all of my energy with a religion that takes a lot of my time and a family member to look after is not a good combo.
NudeTayne 05.24.26	scientology?
arthropod 05.24.26	That's no religion, that's a mafia.
Brabiz 05.24.26	I went on a date with a girl who got groomed into joining a cult, because she joined some church and they were like “yeah, Vietnamese Jesus is real and he died a few years ago” and she was in for like 3 years, then they started showing up outside her house after she decided to leave. Is it that religion? Definitely sounds time consuming
brickhed 05.24.26	okay people immediately assuming its a cult hurts a little
arthropod 05.24.26	*a rare case of me being completely serious I'm sorry you had to see this. Also, my previous comment was aimed at Tayne but looking back at it, I think it might be vague enough to look like contributing to the ridicule. So, just in case, I apologize.
brickhed 05.25.26	okay i'm realizing that giving me a synthpop album in a language i don't understand will be one of the tougher reviews i'll be writing
Zac124 05.26.26	Just finished with my uni work so I'll listen to Beardfish tomorrow!!!
Hawks 05.26.26	NICE!
pyroflare77 05.27.26	ayo [3] https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/90867/Dark-Time-Sunshine-Lore/
Hawks 05.27.26	NICE! [2]
Ebola 05.30.26	Just published my review! Thank you, Brabiz, for the awesome recommendation. www.sputnikmusic.com/review/90886/Piknik
Hawks 05.30.26	NICE!!! Added to the list bro.
MTObsidian 05.31.26	I PROMISE I'LL GET TO MY REVIEW I'VE JUST BEEN BUSY LATELY BROTHA :[
arthropod 06.01.26	At it.