Albums of 2018

[bodysnatcher]

I forget how much our musical tastes differ. I'm not sure why I always think we like the same stuff. Probably because I just like you so much.

i think we're like this:



there's definitely some things we both mutually love

like Father John Misty

[bodysnatcher]

are you on spotify, durds?

[epilogue]

Indeed.

[Kevin Davis]

Catching up on a few albums of 2018 over the weekend:

Courtney Barnett -- I miss the quirky vignettes from the first album, but overall I think this one's a step forward -- sharper melodies, and a broader musical range in general. Shades of Pavement, Sonic Youth, Nirvana -- all that '90's smart-slacker stuff, with a few pinches of alt-country thrown in for good measure. She's one of my favorites.

Beach House -- I can't imagine ever disliking anything this band does, but I admit I don't think any of their last three albums come anywhere close to "Teen Dream" or "Bloom." This new one has some complex outer layers that I may just not have broken through yet, but after two listens I find myself wishing the songwriting was a bit more compelling.

Plus all the GOOD Music stuff. A+'s all around. Looking forward to Kamasi Washington on Friday too.

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[Strat]

never heard of Houndmouth

I only know their 2015 record "Little Neon Limelight." And I really love that record. I think you'd dig it.

This new song is pretty far away from what's on LNL. It's not, in and of itself, a bad song, per se. But it feels weird and unearned coming from what little I know about Houndmouth.

i'll listen to that and report back

not off to a good start here, durds. shouldn't i just be listening to Band Of Horses?

track 2: shouldn't i just be listening to Valerie June?

tracks 3-4: wtf is going on? i feel like this is a compilation album and i've heard 4 different bands now

And you don't like that?!

i just don't like these songs

They lack their own true identity as now seen by their new songs. The first houndmouth album is enjoyable but clearly been done a million times before. Its very throw back. That being said - The songs are enjoyable and they were great live.

[liebzz]

Now that I have had the chance to listen a few times, I am really enjoying Fantastic Negrito’s Please Don’t Be Dead. Similar to The Last Days of Oakland but with a few more rippin’ guitar solos. A great mesh of rock, blues, soul, and whatever other genre you want to place on it. He has a great way of sounding both familiar and fresh at the same time. Probably my favorite so far this year.

[Higgs]

Now that I have had the chance to listen a few times, I am really enjoying Fantastic Negrito’s Please Don’t Be Dead. Similar to The Last Days of Oakland but with a few more rippin’ guitar solos. A great mesh of rock, blues, soul, and whatever other genre you want to place on it. He has a great way of sounding both familiar and fresh at the same time. Probably my favorite so far this year.

I liked and still spin Last Days of Oakland. Will def check this one out. Sounds like more of all the bits I already like. Sweet.

[E.H. Ruddock]

I saw them/him open for TotD and that set was just as fun as the headliner

[liebzz]

I saw them/him open for TotD and that set was just as fun as the headliner

Yes. That was how I learned about them as well. I have since really enjoyed all the releases so far (the EP, Last Days of Oakland, and Please Don’t Be Dead). I would love to see them live as the main act at some point.

[bodysnatcher]

I dunno if it will be released in 2018, but I'm really looking forward to the new Deerhunter album

[epilogue]

Based on a recent podcast, I'm gonna dive into:

1. In a Poem Unlimited - U.S. Girls
2. Dirty Computer - Janelle Monae
3. Freedom - Amen Dunes

I started the U.S. Girls record and I really dig the opening track. I think I'm gonna end up loving that record. We'll see.

[epilogue]

Updated list of 2018 so far...

1. Boarding House Reach - Jack White
2. Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino - Arctic Monkeys
3. I'll Be Your Girl - The Decemberists
4. Golden Hour - Kacey Musgraves
5. Heaven/Hell - Jeff Ament
6. God's Favorite Customer - Father John Misty
7. Tell Me How You Really Feel - Courtney Barnett
8. I Like Fun - They Might Be Giants

[LetMeSleep]

Based on a recent podcast, I'm gonna dive into:

1. In a Poem Unlimited - U.S. Girls
2. Dirty Computer - Janelle Monae
3. Freedom - Amen Dunes

I started the U.S. Girls record and I really dig the opening track. I think I'm gonna end up loving that record. We'll see.

Yeah it's good. Also check the Lucy Dacus album (based on a recent podcast).

[epilogue]

I'm about half way through that U.S. Girls record and it's fucking excellent. I goddamn LOVE it.

[LetMeSleep]

I'm about half way through that U.S. Girls record and it's fucking excellent. I goddamn LOVE it.

RoseBud and L-Over do it for me.

[epilogue]

I'm about half way through that U.S. Girls record and it's fucking excellent. I goddamn LOVE it.

RoseBud and L-Over do it for me.

[Kevin Davis]

Listening to the EP that was hidden inside the new Kamasi Washington album. This cover of "Ooh Child" is great.

[bodysnatcher]

the EP that was hidden inside the new Kamasi Washington album

i'm hit-and-miss on Kamasi. i have to be in just the right mood to listen to an entire album. but that idea was so cool.

[Higgs]

Based on a recent podcast, I'm gonna dive into:

1. In a Poem Unlimited - U.S. Girls
2. Dirty Computer - Janelle Monae
3. Freedom - Amen Dunes

I started the U.S. Girls record and I really dig the opening track. I think I'm gonna end up loving that record. We'll see.

Yeah it's good. Also check the Lucy Dacus album (based on a recent podcast).

Ahem

[liebzz]

the EP that was hidden inside the new Kamasi Washington album

i'm hit-and-miss on Kamasi. i have to be in just the right mood to listen to an entire album. but that idea was so cool.

I haven’t gotten it yet. How is the album?