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Welcome to Rob Hakimian’s website, collecting together the best of his writing from over the years.

Album Review: Mannequin Pussy - I Got Heaven

Album Review: Mannequin Pussy - I Got Heaven

“While keeping her middle finger up to the pernicious forces that have plagued her psyche, she now seems to be in a place where she can let her guard down a little more on the emotional front. Meanwhile, the band have become more pop-oriented and bright – with newly permanent member Steen bringing shimmering synths and guitar lines – to help usher these more tender feelings out into the light.”

The new Mannequin Pussy album rips, as per, but with a new brightness and poppiness which only makes it all the more enjoyable. Take a look at my review of I Got Heaven on BPM.

Album Review: Waxahatchee - Tigers Blood

Album Review: Waxahatchee - Tigers Blood

Album Review: Sampha - Lahai

Album Review: Sampha - Lahai