Every week, I add a number of new albums to my monthly Spotify playlist, listen to them and if I like them enough (or just find them interesting enough to want to listen to again), they go on my favourites of the year long list. I get my recommendations primarily from Stereogum, Metal Injection, Spotify's algorithms and occasionally, real life humans.
These albums were added to my September 2019 playlist. You can find the Faves 2019 long list here.
Bat For Lashes - Lost Girls
I've listened to Bat For Lashes intermittently over the years (this is her fifth album) and never really latched onto her output. I really liked this album though. There's no real 'big songs' on it, in my opinion, but it's a good, consistent set of relaxing and beautifully crafted songs. It really feels like an actual album - as in a creative project, envisioned as a singular piece - than a collection of songs, which can often be the case. I especially liked the sax laden 'Vampires' which sounded like music from a neo-noir film that I'd really like to see.
On the long list? Yes
MUNA - Saves the World
I was a big fan of MUNA's debut (2017's About U) and though it took me a second listen to properly enjoy it, this follow up a similarly strong set. There's nothing quite as good as the absolute banger 'I Know A Place' from the first album (which if there's any justice in the world, should be a club classic for years to come; may be it is? I don't actually go to clubs, so I don't know), but lead single Number One Fan gives it a run for its money. The rest of the album is that good synth pop stuff that I for one really love, so I was happy with this. Also, I thought the band looked a bit like a 21st century B*Witched on the cover.
On the long list? Yes
Lower Dens - The Competition
An American indie-pop group. This is their fourth album. Unfortunately, despite being quite well suited to both the sounds of Bat For Lashes and MUNA, this did not leave much of an impression on me.
On the Long List? No
The Highwomen - The Highwomen
Back in the 80s, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson formed a country supergroup. Today, Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris and Amanda Shires have formed an all-female supergroup of their own. Despite quite liking some modern country music (particularly Lydia Loveless, who is absolutely brilliant), I'm sorry to say I hadn't actually heard of any of these musicians. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed this album, which has wit, wisdom and some quite beautiful music. The lead track is a tribute to The Highwaymen's own self-titled song, so I'd encourage anyone interested in listening to this to familiarise themselves with it to fully appreciate it.
On the long list? Yes
More to follow!
These albums were added to my September 2019 playlist. You can find the Faves 2019 long list here.
Bat For Lashes - Lost Girls
I've listened to Bat For Lashes intermittently over the years (this is her fifth album) and never really latched onto her output. I really liked this album though. There's no real 'big songs' on it, in my opinion, but it's a good, consistent set of relaxing and beautifully crafted songs. It really feels like an actual album - as in a creative project, envisioned as a singular piece - than a collection of songs, which can often be the case. I especially liked the sax laden 'Vampires' which sounded like music from a neo-noir film that I'd really like to see.
On the long list? Yes
MUNA - Saves the World
I was a big fan of MUNA's debut (2017's About U) and though it took me a second listen to properly enjoy it, this follow up a similarly strong set. There's nothing quite as good as the absolute banger 'I Know A Place' from the first album (which if there's any justice in the world, should be a club classic for years to come; may be it is? I don't actually go to clubs, so I don't know), but lead single Number One Fan gives it a run for its money. The rest of the album is that good synth pop stuff that I for one really love, so I was happy with this. Also, I thought the band looked a bit like a 21st century B*Witched on the cover.
On the long list? Yes
Lower Dens - The Competition
An American indie-pop group. This is their fourth album. Unfortunately, despite being quite well suited to both the sounds of Bat For Lashes and MUNA, this did not leave much of an impression on me.
On the Long List? No
The Highwomen - The Highwomen
Back in the 80s, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson formed a country supergroup. Today, Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris and Amanda Shires have formed an all-female supergroup of their own. Despite quite liking some modern country music (particularly Lydia Loveless, who is absolutely brilliant), I'm sorry to say I hadn't actually heard of any of these musicians. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed this album, which has wit, wisdom and some quite beautiful music. The lead track is a tribute to The Highwaymen's own self-titled song, so I'd encourage anyone interested in listening to this to familiarise themselves with it to fully appreciate it.
On the long list? Yes
More to follow!
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