I enjoyed a wide variety of interesting new music in 2021. My favorites, in no particular order: Turnstile – Glow On – The bounds of hardcore punk rock were pretty well defined by its originators in the early 80s. It clearly hasn’t been easy to innovate in such a rigid genre — there hasn’t been…
Top Ten Albums Of 2020
Even in a truly bizarre year, there was still new music to appreciate. My favorites, in no particular order: Tame Impala – The Slow Rush – Kevin Parker continues to evolve his blend of psychedelic pop and electronic disco. Coming nearly five years after the breakthrough, Currents, this new album sounds lush and fully realized….
Top Ten Albums Of 2019
With the rise of music streaming services, it’s easier than ever for artists to get their music out there. Of course, that means a lot more to sift through to find your favorites. Here’s mine from this year: Durand Jones & The Indications – American Love Call – Vintage late-60s/early-70s style soul music of the…