Mondo64-no.135 May 2026
What stands out first is the atmosphere. Textures—sonic, visual, or conceptual—are layered with deliberate density. There’s a tactile quality to the way elements interlock: patches of noise sit beside crystalline motifs; abrupt vocal snippets flicker in and out like telegrams; a rhythmic backbone pulses beneath collapses of static. The production favors contrast over polish, and this choice is precisely what gives NO.135 its magnetism. It feels handcrafted, edges raw, decisions unapologetically bold.
Technically, it’s impressively accomplished. The mixing—when it leans into clarity—lets critical details pierce through the chaos; when it lets elements blur, the result is a purposeful hallucination. The pacing is tightly controlled; even at its most disorienting, the piece never feels directionless. Moments of restraint are as effective as its maximalist flourishes. Mondo64-NO.135
If there’s a limitation, it’s that the uncompromising character may alienate those seeking immediate accessibility. NO.135 demands time and curiosity; it resists passive consumption. But that resistance is also its virtue: it’s the kind of work that rewards patience with depth, and the more one returns, the richer it becomes. What stands out first is the atmosphere
I never realized how prominent Dewey was this season compared to the others. He always reminded me of a prototype for the youngest son on “The Middle.” Do you think you will analyze that sitcom here?
Hi, Miranda! Thanks for reading and commenting.
I haven’t decided yet about THE MIDDLE — we’ve got lots of shows to get through before then!
What are your thoughts on Malcolm’s Car? The main story with Malcolm isn’t the best, but the Hal and Craig subplots are enjoyable in my opinion.
Hi, Charlie! Thanks for reading and commenting.
I deliberately excluded it because I think it’s well below average. I enjoy Craig, but I find his stories to be subpar distractions that have little to do with the series’ situation (unless they’re more about the main cast than him, which this one isn’t), and while the Hal idea is appropriately jokey — like almost every Hal idea this season — there are funnier uses of him above. Also, it goes without saying, but the Malcolm A-story is incredibly generic and has nothing to do with his individual depiction. That’s a pretty big handicap.
Probably the weakest season even though there are still good episodes.
I’m really loving your blog by the way. “Seinfeld” is one of my favorites and I love your commentary!
Hi, Jamesson! Thanks for reading and commenting.
I appreciate your kind words — stay tuned for more SEINFELD talk in 2024, when this blog looks at CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM!