stars fell on trench
Here’s the laid-back, college-kid version of your review, with more natural flow and added context:
If you’re into dreamy, melodic hip-hop with a psychedelic edge, Stars Fell on Trench is gonna be right up your alley. It’s this gorgeous, digitized journey through a really specific sound Quinn has been carving out for years. I’ve been into her music—and honestly, the whole nova gang/digicore scene—since like 2019 or 2020, so seeing her still drop projects that feel fresh and experimental makes me weirdly proud, like watching your favorite indie artist just stay true to their thing.
This album leans super hard into that digitized, melodic style she’s known for but slows everything way down. The beats are chopped, stretched, and twisted into these hazy, vaporwave-y vibes, creating a world that feels like it’s dripping in atmosphere. It’s really more of an immersive experience than anything else—less about the bangers and more about pulling you into its orbit.
That said, something does feel a little off. For an album that’s this long, I found myself wanting more from the vocals. Don’t get me wrong—Quinn has moments where her verses hit, but the vocals take such a backseat that it feels like a missed opportunity. She’s got such a unique sound when she lets her autotuned, melodic flow shine, and I didn’t get enough of that here. Instead, the focus is all on the production: sped-up and slowed-down samples, vaporwave-inspired textures, and this very internet-core aesthetic. It’s cool, but it leaves me craving her usual vocal energy.
Production-wise, the album is fun for sure. Some beats are straight-up hypnotic, and a few tracks—like “It’s Nothing”—really nail that dreamy, cloud-rap feel. When the samples click with Quinn’s performance, it’s magic. But overall, nothing here blew my mind the way some of her past singles or projects have. It’s not bad by any means, just… different. A solid experiment that feels more like a vibe piece than an album you’d keep on repeat.
So yeah, Stars Fell on Trench isn’t disappointing—it just made me want more of what Quinn does best. It’s one of those projects you throw on when you’re in the mood to get lost in a mood, not necessarily for standout tracks.
QUINN - STARS FELL ON TRENCH
RATING - 8/10
FAVORITE TRACK - it’s nothing
GENRE - Experimental Hip-Hop, Acoustic, Indie, Folk, Pop