This album is a pleasant surprise for me! Their debut a few years ago was basic post-punk, which I liked, but it wasn’t really special. This album takes that post-punk foundation and throws a bunch of other stuff at it and it works for me. Some really interesting stuff going on here. Check it out!
I’ve liked everything MGMT has done in their career so far and I really appreciate that they do what they want despite the success of their first album....
I’m enjoying this new album from Vera Sola. It’s something a little different for me. Kind of has a classic country western/folk feel. But with a lot of cool orchestration and intense moody vocal delivery....
I love keeping up with new music. So I love reading these lists this time of year to see other opinions about albums I loved and maybe discover a few more that I missed.
If you care about my opinion here are my thoughts on some of my favorites from this list. I’d love to hear some other opinions too!
PJ Harvey: I Inside The Old Year Dying
I think most of us know PJ Harvey. This is some of her best work in my opinion.
Titanic: Vidrio
This is a collaboration between cellist Mabe Fratti and guitarist Hector Tosta. I’m a fan of anything Fratti has been involved with. It falls somewhere in between experimental, ambient, jazz, and pop.
Young Fathers: Heavy Heavy
Almost genreless energy? Excellent album. One of my favorite albums this year. Check out their recent KEXP session.
Water From Your Eyes: Everyone’s Crushed
One of the more innovative groups doing stuff right now. Calling it indie pop/rock is an understatement.
Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter: SAVED!
She changed her name and ditched the metal. But maintained the intensity. It’s religious trauma: the album.
billy woods & Kenny Segal: Maps
Likely my favorite hip hop record this year from underground rapper billy woods. It’s dark and thoughtful and Kenny Segal’s production is excellent.
Kara Jackson: Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?
Really excellent folk album. Great songwriting and lyricism.
Bully: Lucky For You
Nothing groundbreaking here. Just some good fuzzy indie pop/rock.
Mitski: The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We
So good that it made it to the album club discussion!
Sufjan Stevens: Javelin
For fans of Carrie & Lowell style Sufjan.
Wednesday: Rat Saw God
I’m not surprised to see this one at number 1. It’s excellent country tinged noisy alternative rock.
Lol don’t forget The Silver Cord! That one is actually my favorite thing they did this year. That’s the beauty of King Gizz. They are so prolific that there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Young Fathers released one of my favorite albums this year titled Heavy Heavy. They were recently on KEXP performing a few tracks from this album. Check it out! And below is the full performance including 3 more tracks and an interview if you want more. Enjoy!...
The thumbnail isn’t the best representation of the band. My understanding is the main band is the 3 male vocalists. The 2 female vocalists, drummer, and guitarist are part of the touring band.
[Fresh Album] Hovvdy - Hovvdy (songwhip.com)
New album from Austin, Texas slowcore duo Hovvdy. I love these guys. They’re like comfort food for me.
[FRESH] Fontaines D.C. - Starburster (www.youtube.com)
Remi Wolf - Cinderella (2024) (youtu.be)
Mac is back!
[Fresh Album] Waxahatchee - Tigers Blood (songwhip.com)
Waxahatchee is back with another great collection of songs similar to her 2020 album Saint Cloud. If you liked that one then you’ll like this one.
[Fresh Album] Yard Act - Where’s My Utopia? (songwhip.com)
This album is a pleasant surprise for me! Their debut a few years ago was basic post-punk, which I liked, but it wasn’t really special. This album takes that post-punk foundation and throws a bunch of other stuff at it and it works for me. Some really interesting stuff going on here. Check it out!
[Fresh Album] MGMT - Loss of Life (songwhip.com)
I’ve liked everything MGMT has done in their career so far and I really appreciate that they do what they want despite the success of their first album....
Bombay Bicycle Club - Magnet [2009] (www.youtube.com)
After all this years still a bomb track.
[Fresh Album] Vera Sola - Peacemaker (songwhip.com)
I’m enjoying this new album from Vera Sola. It’s something a little different for me. Kind of has a classic country western/folk feel. But with a lot of cool orchestration and intense moody vocal delivery....
[Fresh Album] The Smile - Wall of Eyes (songwhip.com)
幸せに暮らそうね by kinoue64 (kinoue64.bandcamp.com)
“Let’s live happily together”, an album by kinoue64....
[Fresh Album] Sleater-Kinney - Little Rope (songwhip.com)
SPRINTS - Up and Comer (2024) (songwhip.com)
Up and Comer is from Irish band SPRINTS’ debut album which just came out a week ago. Also the first 2024 song to get stuck in my head! Enjoy!
Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs - Big Rig (songwhip.com)
I love these guys when I’m in the mood for something heavier. This is from their album Land of Sleeper released way back at the beginning of the year.
(List) Paste's best albums of 2023 (www.pastemagazine.com)
I love keeping up with new music. So I love reading these lists this time of year to see other opinions about albums I loved and maybe discover a few more that I missed.
Young Fathers - Geronimo (Live on KEXP) (www.youtube.com)
Young Fathers released one of my favorite albums this year titled Heavy Heavy. They were recently on KEXP performing a few tracks from this album. Check it out! And below is the full performance including 3 more tracks and an interview if you want more. Enjoy!...
[DISCUSSION: WEEKLY ALBUM CLUB] Big Thief - U.F.O.F (2019) (songwhip.com)
This week we have the 3rd album from Big Thief, U.F.O.F. The 1st of two albums that they released in 2019....