cobl04
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Alright people, it's late June 24 here and I think it's pretty much time to get this thread going. It was a slow start to the year for me but I've found a handful of albums lately that I'm really enjoying.
So let's share some mini lists, and I'm sure we'll all find an album or two to listen to that we had forgotten about, overlooked, or otherwise not heard of.
Like right now, I'm listening to Of Montreal's Paralytic Stalks and I quite like it so far!
Cobblerz favourite albums of the year so far, in alphabetical order:
BADBADNOTGOOD - BBNG2
Some pretty good beats mixed in with some pretty good jazzy moments that give pretty cool new interpretations of well-trodden songs such as Flashing Lights, Limit To Your Love, Earl, Bastard and others. Too long, but the best of the instrumental hip-hop/beats albums I've found this year.
Father John Misty - Fear Fun
Ranging from folky to countryish to rock, this is an endlessly entertaining album. The lyrics are quite impenetrable, but always interesting, and often very funny. Certainly one of the more interesting records I've heard this year. But really all you need to know is Aubrey Plaza is in the video for Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings, and she looks really, really hot in it.
The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends - The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends
Remarkably consistent, coherent (in terms of flow, the songs themselves are off the planet) and good album considering the logistics of the project. One of the best bands in the world doing whatever the fuck they want and pulling it off pretty damn well.
Hot Chip - In Our Heads
Didn't like it after one listen, and then completely changed my mind on second listen. I read in some review something like "having the words Hot Chip plastered on the front of an album is as close to a guarantee of quality in music today" and I agree with that. They know what they do well. Flutes is the banger of the year so far.
Japandroids - Celebration Rock
Great hard fast rock from 00:00 to 35:20. Noisy and fun as all hell. In a world of uptight, fastidious music and full-time work, it's refreshing to hear two blokes just belt the shit out of their instruments and sing about partying and drinking without worrying about the consequences.
Lotus Plaza - Spooky Action at a Distance
Don't give a remote shit how derivative it is. It sounds bloody great to me, start to finish, and is just a joy to listen to, whether it be driving around, on headphones on the train or just chilling and hanging back. Few great riffs in the first half before getting more reflective and beautiful in the second.
The Tallest Man on Earth - There's No Leaving Now
Won't become an absolute favourite of mine, as it gets a bit same-y for me, but there's no denying it's a pretty gorgeous album in parts. 1904 is a masterpiece of acoustic, poppy soft rock, and the title track is a nice change of pace on the album. Best when I'm the mood.
Honourable Mentions
New Build - Yesterday Was Lived And Lost (Hot Chip and LCD alumni, few really, really good tracks)
Odd Future - OF Tape Vol. 2 (Rella and Oldie are probably the two best hip-hop tunes I've heard this year)
Burial - Kindred EP
Hodgy Beats - Untitled EP
Lambchop - Mr M
So let's share some mini lists, and I'm sure we'll all find an album or two to listen to that we had forgotten about, overlooked, or otherwise not heard of.
Like right now, I'm listening to Of Montreal's Paralytic Stalks and I quite like it so far!
Cobblerz favourite albums of the year so far, in alphabetical order:
BADBADNOTGOOD - BBNG2
Some pretty good beats mixed in with some pretty good jazzy moments that give pretty cool new interpretations of well-trodden songs such as Flashing Lights, Limit To Your Love, Earl, Bastard and others. Too long, but the best of the instrumental hip-hop/beats albums I've found this year.
Father John Misty - Fear Fun
Ranging from folky to countryish to rock, this is an endlessly entertaining album. The lyrics are quite impenetrable, but always interesting, and often very funny. Certainly one of the more interesting records I've heard this year. But really all you need to know is Aubrey Plaza is in the video for Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings, and she looks really, really hot in it.
The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends - The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends
Remarkably consistent, coherent (in terms of flow, the songs themselves are off the planet) and good album considering the logistics of the project. One of the best bands in the world doing whatever the fuck they want and pulling it off pretty damn well.
Hot Chip - In Our Heads
Didn't like it after one listen, and then completely changed my mind on second listen. I read in some review something like "having the words Hot Chip plastered on the front of an album is as close to a guarantee of quality in music today" and I agree with that. They know what they do well. Flutes is the banger of the year so far.
Japandroids - Celebration Rock
Great hard fast rock from 00:00 to 35:20. Noisy and fun as all hell. In a world of uptight, fastidious music and full-time work, it's refreshing to hear two blokes just belt the shit out of their instruments and sing about partying and drinking without worrying about the consequences.
Lotus Plaza - Spooky Action at a Distance
Don't give a remote shit how derivative it is. It sounds bloody great to me, start to finish, and is just a joy to listen to, whether it be driving around, on headphones on the train or just chilling and hanging back. Few great riffs in the first half before getting more reflective and beautiful in the second.
The Tallest Man on Earth - There's No Leaving Now
Won't become an absolute favourite of mine, as it gets a bit same-y for me, but there's no denying it's a pretty gorgeous album in parts. 1904 is a masterpiece of acoustic, poppy soft rock, and the title track is a nice change of pace on the album. Best when I'm the mood.
Honourable Mentions
New Build - Yesterday Was Lived And Lost (Hot Chip and LCD alumni, few really, really good tracks)
Odd Future - OF Tape Vol. 2 (Rella and Oldie are probably the two best hip-hop tunes I've heard this year)
Burial - Kindred EP
Hodgy Beats - Untitled EP
Lambchop - Mr M
