Red Mosquito • View topic

epilogue · **Posted:** Tue May 31, 2022 3:16 pm

dad wrote:

we're almost halfway through 2022, and while i'm not ready to rank them, these are the ones I've played/replayed the most:

the smile - a light for attracting attention
dedh - blue skies
wilco - cruel country
mj lenderman - boat songs
jake xerxes fussell - good and green again
kurt vile - (watch my moves)
daniel rossen - you belong there
cola - deep in view
porridge radio - waterslide, diving board, ladder to the sky
spoon - lucifer on the sofa
big thief - dragon new warm mountain i believe in you
black country, new road - ants from up there

Mine (sort of ranked as of this minute):

Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers - Kendrick Lamar
angel in realtime. - Gang of Youths
The Boy Named If - Elvis Costello & The Imposters
Running With The Hurricane - Camp Cope
Fear Of The Dawn - Jack White
Lucifer on the Sofa - Spoon
Bummer Year - Good Looks
Ants From Up There - Black County, New Road
Wet Leg - Wet Leg
Earthling - Eddie Vedder

Jorge · **Posted:** Tue May 31, 2022 3:37 pm

People usually do this in July, after the sixth month has passed

Farmer John · **Joined:** Wed January 02, 2013 9:25 pm **Posts:** 4330

Jorge wrote:

People usually do this in July, after the sixth month has passed

For music, yes. But for movies we do this on the last day of May. So come on over to the Random Movie-Related Thoughts thread!

dad · **Joined:** Fri June 24, 2016 2:49 pm **Posts:** 16611

Jorge wrote:

People usually do this in July, after the sixth month has passed

i'm happy for them and their restraint.

tragabigzanda · **Posted:** Tue May 31, 2022 4:51 pm

RHCP
Kendrick
Wilco

So far three of my all time favorite artists have put out records that share these traits in common:

1. Really inspired songwriting, lyrics and production that rewards repeated listens
2. More of a low-key vibe compared to their previous works
3. Bloated song selection that would benefit from some judicious trimming

I’m wondering if this isn’t all some function of the pandemic production process

VinylGuy · **Joined:** Tue January 01, 2013 5:10 pm **Posts:** 36302

I dont think i listened to a lot of new music, but these releases are great

Eddie Vedder - Earthling
Warpaint - Radiate Like This
RHCP - Unlimited Love
Jack White - Fear Of The Dawn

I need more time with Lamar, Arcade Fire, Painted Shield and others.

epilogue · **Posted:** Tue May 31, 2022 5:38 pm

The Smile, Painted Shield, and Wilco are all on my list. I need to check those out. I know there are others that I'm forgetting right now.

verb_to_trust · **Posted:** Tue May 31, 2022 5:44 pm

Wild Loneliness by Superchunk is the only good new record so far this year

tragabigzanda · **Posted:** Tue May 31, 2022 5:53 pm

Very underwhelmed by The Smile.

epilogue · **Posted:** Tue May 31, 2022 5:54 pm

tragabigzanda wrote:

Very underwhelmed by The Smile.

I feel like I will be too which is why I've been putting it off.

VinylGuy · **Joined:** Tue January 01, 2013 5:10 pm **Posts:** 36302

tragabigzanda wrote:

Very underwhelmed by The Smile.

yeah, i listened twice and lost interest

dad · **Joined:** Fri June 24, 2016 2:49 pm **Posts:** 16611

maybe i have simple ears, but The Smile album is good.

tree_ · **Posted:** Tue May 31, 2022 6:16 pm

yes, I tried very hard to get into the smile's album but it is not very good at all, in my opinion

Farmer John · **Joined:** Wed January 02, 2013 9:25 pm **Posts:** 4330

I've only heard the singles so far, but I really like "The Smoke". I could listen to that bass line all day long.

tragabigzanda · **Posted:** Tue May 31, 2022 6:25 pm

Farmer John wrote:

I've only heard the singles so far, but I really like "The Smoke". I could listen to that bass line all day long.

It’s one of four tracks that I think are great, and yes it’s all about that bass line

tree_ · **Posted:** Tue May 31, 2022 6:27 pm

yeah there are some really good moments but it doesn't feel like a cohesive album or finished product overall

Jorge · **Posted:** Tue May 31, 2022 6:34 pm

It's like 2 songs that would've been very exciting as Radiohead songs, and then a bunch of songs that would've been very boring as Radiohead songs

Ello Sailor · **Joined:** Sun March 12, 2017 3:06 pm **Posts:** 11856

tragabigzanda wrote:

RHCP

Really inspired lyrics

tragabigzanda · **Posted:** Tue May 31, 2022 10:51 pm

Doc loves the slippery lyricisms of one Anthony kiedis

i got bugs · **Joined:** Wed January 02, 2013 4:07 pm **Posts:** 3996

What a great year for new music

What's funny is that (minus king gizzard) it's all people I've been a fan of for like 20-30 years.. but whatever it's new

Albums of 2022

Who is online