RiTchie - Triple Digits [112] ALBUM REVIEW 

of course get a fade is your least favourite track you are BALD!!

Ritchie said in the announcement that this album came together in an attempt to get away from his perfectionist tendencies in his Injury Reserve/By Storm work. The album is left rough on purpose and it adds to the charm/atmosphere imo.

Looking forward to the Bye Storm debut

Just saw him on his first tour date last night actually! He is very much using this album/tour to grow and figure out what to say post Injury Reserve. He took a lot of time to let the crowd know that he’s not entirely sure what he’s doing up there. It was refreshing to me, you see so many artists come up on tour playing the hits and nothing else. Like you make an album and don’t perform more than half of it? It’s like why are you making this music in the first place? I think that By Storm has been a bit lost since By The Time I Get To Phoenix was made. I think by walking out and saying up front “hey I don’t know what I wanna do yet, but you’re here to help me figure it out” is kind of a good thesis for this era of artistry. I love the fully formed star, but there’s room for people who slip and fall on their way up. Ritchie is showing that it’s okay to make mistakes. He’s human. There’s good nuggets in the album. Bits and pieces where something is forming. He’ll figure it out with time. This only makes me more excited for whatever By Storm comes out with next. They’ll have a better target to aim for once this era is over.

God i love this project man, the roughness feels intentional and only adds to the character of it to me. Frankly a beautiful fuzzy little album in its own weird way Also, i think your questioning on the rough mixing is kinda being called out on ritchies verse on HOW tbh. You gotta let this stuff flow

RIP Groggs. This Ritchie album is so human tho

Its sad that the end of injury reserve came as they hit their prime

i think the best way to enjoy Get a Fade is to know that it's RiTchie's rendition of a Girlpool cover of a Radiator Hospital song lol

Objectively wrong but it’s okay melon ❤

if it was called double digits [10] you would've given it a 10

one of the best albums of the year for me, 9/10

Was hoping you'd review this one hell yeah 6/10 is crazy tho, strong 7 lite 8 I think it's worth noting that some stylistic choices are good and necessary but are inherently not applicable to a 10/10 review I love how DIY this record feels, sometimes you want some shit that really sounds like a dude fucking around in his basement It kind of reminds of this short collaborative release by NAH/GIVV that i was obsessed with in high school, i think more rap now could use that energy/ethic

No Cal? This review is a light 3

How could you not love The Thing Anthony

I agree Anthony, RiTchie definitely has potential, especially showcased on the songs RiTchie Valen, Dizzy, and Looping, but what was tried on Get a Fade is best left behind. Can't wait to form my own opinion on it!

Bro, I know this album is old, but it aged really good, it’s called Hexes by Dirty Art Club, a massive underrated hip hop artist, I recommend this album to you Fantano, it’s available on Spotify

Why is J.Cole on the Album Cover?

i liked this album a lot, glad you reviewed it

Really interested in listening to this record now. It sounds like Ritchie is truly experimenting in the most literal way which seems dope. Love his approach to art and it seems like most of the roughness is a real artistic choice. Can't wait for a fully fleshed out project from By Storm.

I find it pretty cool that both this and the matt champion album were debuts from ex-group members, got 6's and had their favourite tracks be just the 3 singles for the album.

I enjoyed the production a ton! Ritchie’s vocal inflections are fun too! The only thing that bothered me was the little bit at the end of “the thing” was a lil pretentious for me I can see what you’re saying s out stuff being unfinished but I don’t think I mind I just need some cool sounding brain rot Happy you reviewed it!

Went to his show last night, sounds even better in person and can’t wait to hear more from him.

I really like the rough feel on Get a Fade, its very different to anything else RiTchie or Injury Reserve has done

I wasn't expecting Anthony and Ritchie to start touching tips on the thumbnail, 10/10 video.

I know almost nothing of Injury Reserve/RiTchie but I got free tix for his show tonight (just got back home) and it was a lot different than what I expected. Didn't really know what I was getting into, but seeing him figuring out the whole solo act/crowdwork with a more intimate crowd and smaller venue was a fun time for sure

An album people have been sleeping on: "Loud Arriver" by Sonja. Came out at the end of 2023. Trad metal trio led by former Absu guitarist, Melissa Moore. *I* think its a great album. They just announced signing to Century Media Records a few days ago, and released a single for a second upcoming record.

I feel like this album is throw aways from a Bye Storm project. Still a good record, excited for the future.

Review heavy by sir

Oh, I thought this was a Margot and the Nuclear So and So's review for a second. You should do them next!

Yeah unfortunately I don’t think the album lived up to the three singles, but it’s still a solid debut. He’s got a great sound and so much potential as a solo artist.

day 3 of asking melon to review Vegyn's *The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions*

My favorite project this year

Would love for you to review Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties newest album In Lieu of Flowers. One the best music story telling anthologies that exist, and this latest album really caps it off so nicely

For an album of 14 tracks this thing has real big EP energy. I wish that he'd been able to bring this thing more into focus and maybe dialled in one more banger on the back end as it feels a bit front loaded. I also hope to hear more "voices" from him on future projects. Ritchie has a lot of range, but here he leans a bit hard on that almost-yawning, mocking tone. That said, I still find myself spinning this one, so it has its hooks in me at least.

Looping might be one of the best songs this year

Good project for his first solo… diffidently sounds refreshing to hear too🔥

Great album review.

Light 9

I think the album being rough around the edges is what I like most about it. Solid 7 to a light 8 for me.

my annoying ass is once again requesting you review the new cindy lee double album i get its long but it’s soooo good😭

Can’t believe you gave this album a 112! If you gave Jobe VII a similar score Jobe would be over the moon. I am continuing to get replies from people assuming I am Jobe. I’m not Jobe. I’m a really close friend of his and have taken over his RU-vid channel after his move to Bandcamp. He has no idea that I’m leaving these paragraphs. I’m doing this because of my love for the music and because I believe an album as good as Jobe VII deserves to be reviewed. The record’s gritty, raw rock sounds really deserves to be heard by more people. Jobe currently has only seven Bandcamp followers and not very many subscribers on this channel that I now control. If you reviewed Jobe VII, I guarantee he and many others would be very pleased or at least somewhat amused. Thank you! :-)

Thoughts on the New Black Keys album?

honestly i loved this album how?! is sm fun to listen to

Something completely off-topic your channel is great and I love your music taste! Lana del Rey get a lot of bad reactions because of her performance last night, and in my opinion it was an amazing performance. She had some mic problems but other than that I liked her singing, the performance and the songs. Am I wrong or what's going on? How did you find it? If you're not going to rate a performance I totally understand it!

Please review all quiet on the Eastern esplanade by the Libertines

I quite liked this album, I don't rly like rating things honestly but if I was to I'd give it like a 7, production was great I love the song with Niontay

Could you do a review of "Liberation 2" by Talib Kweli and Madlib? I tend to agree with your opinions so I would quite like to know what you think before I listen to it.

I'm still waiting on u to review skinty fia especially when the Fontaines D.C. are teasing new works

the albums quite good but not something id listen to multiple times. makes me excited for the future of by storm though, seems that were gonna get something great if this is just a silly little side project

if this album was called single digit [1] you would've given the album a 1.

You should review micah., its such a good album

He made it very clear that this is a side project

This album really doesn’t have to be good or accessible and I feel like most of us can agree that this was mostly needed as more of a “vent” album, but for those that highly enjoy it, power to you. Rest in Peace Groggs❤️‍🩹

CONAN GRAY FOUND HEAVEN ALBUM REVIEW WHEN?!?!

could you review the new Libby Quinn EP Hellzapoppin ?

Hope this gets 112K views.

have you gotten around to reviewing pinball by MIKE

Anthony, waiting for new Sum 41 album review.

Review the Mabu album 😭🙏🏼

Aww their fingers connected in the thumbnail

If this album was made live from the dentist office then this could easily be a 10.

Ima get a fade

Damn 6/10. Based on your review I was expecting 4-light 5 out of 10.

There are some head-scratchers on this album, to be sure. The lyrical observations are darkly funny, and the production has some great peaks though. I think a 6 is a fair score for this one.

Mount Kimbie tn, king? 👀

I am also named Ritchie with a T, I make my own "runway music"

Please do a swans worst to best

When Black Keys new album?

He gave vampires weekend 9/10 so I’m sure I’ll like this

this album 10/10 for me

Need by storm now 🎉🎉

Had no idea Injury Reserve split!

Could you review " D>E>A>T>H>M>E>T>A>L> " by Panchiko pls?

Review "The Lows" by Mike.

Black Marble's A Different Arrangement or It's Immaterial please

any plans to review the new lil yachty album?

Can you do brasilian skies by masayoshi takanaka

The album feels like a The Koreatown Oddity project but less developed in concept and ideas. The singles are bangers though.

Why no review of Heems - Lafandar ? It's a 🔥/10

excited for your thoughts!

needledrop I have noticed that lately you have been trolling us with the thumbnails. ..

a SIX!!!!

I like this album and I thought you feel this 6/10

I like the cover

pls review dirty nachos by chief keef

I love whenever Anthony says "internet's busiest music nerd" because it almost always sounds like he can't believe it himself

Don't worry guys, it's as good as MBDTF which means it's gonna be a hip hop classic

Ritchie the Kid Roddie Ritchie

PLEASE REVIEW LONELY BOY BY SCRIM

This is the greatest album ever made

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Antonio el Fantas

If he looked like Sexxy Red instead of J Cole you'd give it an 8

2nd most i've ever disagreed with you.... the ooz still hurts....

Review the Jazmin Bean album! ❤️

he too good

jcole is consistent

jokes on you! I came up with my own opinion BEFORE watching this review heeheehaha!

Get A Fade sounds like an Owl City song

I like eggs