A Tiny 2021 “Best-Of” List
A tiny list of my favourite new releases from 2021. It's an odd mix of music, but all of it worthwhile!
Curtis Harding “If Words Were Flowers” (2021)
Curtis Harding's new outing adds elements of jazz and hip-hop to his classic R&B sound, and the results feel organic and authentic.
Intro to Record Clubs, Bargain Bins, and Record Washing
A rambling intro to Graveface Records, Fuzz Club Records, the importance of washing your vinyl, and bargain bin joy!
Maria Taylor “11:11” (2005)
Maria Taylor's 2005 debut album 11:11 will grow on you like wildflowers, and is an essential hidden gem.
Accept “Balls to the Wall” (1983)
Featuring their biggest hit, "Balls to the Wall", Accept's 5th LP will knock your socks off!
Blitz “Voice of a Generation” (1982)
It's hard to believe this album turns 40 this year! It still makes me wanna scream along: everything will get better if we just scream loud enough...
Motorama: Russia’s Best Kept Secret
Besides great melodies and lyrics, what makes Motorama so fantastic is the way they've used their mixing and production to create their unique wide-open sound.
Edie Brickell and New Bohemians: Shooting Rubberbands At The Stars (1988)
Originally released in 1988, this is an album I really enjoy going back to. It is a gem that, despite a few lyrical rough spots, really shines.
Curtis Harding: Face the Power of Soul!
Check out our in-depth review of Curtis Harding, a modern R&B artist who creates his own brand of classic Soul for the 21st Century.
Ride “Weather Diaries” (2017)
Ride returned with a noisy bang in 2017. Noisy, poppy and fun, "Weather Diaries" is modern shoegaze for the 21st century.