Neek's Q3 2018: Albums
Probably the last of these I'll do till my year-end list |
| 24 |  | Eminem
Kamikaze
2.2
Laughably arrogant and malicious, Kamikaze is more of a fleeting grasp for attention then a successful bite into modern hip-hop, but occasionally it reaches some genuinely enjoyable heights.
Fave Tracks: “The Ringer” “Venom” |
| 23 |  | Blood Orange
Negro Swan
3.4
Musically wonderful, thematically hand-holding.
Full review: https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/77925/Blood-Orange-Negro-Swan/
Fave Tracks: “Vulture Baby” “Orlando” |
| 22 |  | Lucy Dacus
Historian
3.4
She’s on the verge of something great, but her folk roots don’t do her much good here.
Full review: https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/77973/Lucy-Dacus-Historian/
Fave Track: “Timefighter” |
| 21 |  | DRAM
That's A Girls Name
3.4
Continuing the fun and quirky elements of his full length in the chillest ways possible with this short EP.
Fave Track: “Sundress” |
| 20 |  | Paul Cherry
Flavour
3.5
Lounge-y, vaporwave-y, tongue-in-cheek-y music that is as endearing as it is occasionally frustrating.
Fave Tracks: “Hello Again” “I See You” |
| 19 |  | Nilufer Yanya
Do You Like Pain?
3.7
A weird but palatable mix of folk and RnB, this EP shows great promise for future releases from her.
Fave Tracks: “Thanks for Nothing” “Baby Luv (ALASKAALASKA Remix)” |
| 18 |  | Courtney Barnett
Tell Me How You Really Feel
3.7
There’s some bangers on here, and some refined indie-rock goodness, but honestly things don’t feel as exciting as they should this time around.
Full review: https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/77673/Courtney-Barnett-Tell-Me-How-You-Really-Feel/
Fave Tracks: “City Looks Pretty” “Need a Little Time” |
| 17 |  | Courtney Marie Andrews
May Your Kindness Remain
3.7
Old-fashioned country with a refreshingly modern spin.
Full review: https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/77866/Courtney-Marie-Andrews-May-Your-Kindness-Remain/
Fave Tracks: t/t, “Border” |
| 16 |  | Ben Howard
Another Friday Night / Hot Heavy Summer / Sister
3.9
Yeah this is much weaker than his latest god-tier album, but what can I say? I’m a sucker for his stuff right now and this hit the spot.
Fave Tracks: “Sister” “Another Friday Night” |
| 15 |  | Iglooghost
Clear Tamei
4.0
I wasn’t a fan of that last album but goddamn does this make me want to revisit it.
Fave Track: “Shrine Hacker” |
| 14 |  | Avantist
Terasoma
4.0
This Chicago-based underground punk band fuckin rules, check this EP asap.
Fave Track: “this_could_be_it_” |
| 13 |  | Ravyn Lenae
Crush
4.0
A blissful, cool, sexy RnB EP with some neat production and a unique sound. Chicago represent baby.
Fave Track: “Sticky” |
| 12 |  | IDLES
Joy as an Act of Resistance
4.0
Fast, aggressive, heartfelt post-punk? Fuck it, I’m in.
Fave Tracks: “Colossus” “June” “Rottweiler” |
| 11 |  | Tomberlin
At Weddings
4.1
This weirdly fell off the more I listened to it, but it’s undoubtedly a great folk album regardless.
Fave Tracks: “I’m Not Scared” “Untitled 2” |
| 10 |  | Zola Jesus
Okovi: Additions
4.1
I took a recent (and very successful) splurge into Zola’s latest release “Okovi,” and god fuck was it good. This even rivals it in terms of just pure consistentcy, the b-sides are excellent and some remixes even better the originals.
Fave Tracks: “Siphon (Katie Gately Remix)” “Bitten Wool” |
| 9 |  | Iglooghost
Steel Mogu
4.1
About as good as the last, bumped up for being darker and more aggressive. This shit is like the music of the future.
Fave Tracks: “Mei Mode” “Niteracer” |
| 8 |  | Wild Pink
Yolk in the Fur
4.1
Starts with a breathtaking opening trio, winds down a bit into more relaxing but uninteresting tracks after that.
Fave Tracks: “Lake Erie” “Yolk in the Fur” |
| 7 |  | Soccer Mommy
Clean
4.1
The last three tracks are especially godly here.
Full review: https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/77620/soccer-mommy-Clean/
Fave Tracks: “Scorpio Rising” “Wildflowers” |
| 6 |  | Noname
Room 25
4.1
Easily my hip-hop AOTY rn.
Fave Tracks: “Prayer Song” “Montego Bae” |
| 5 |  | Moses Sumney
Black in Deep Red, 2014
4.2
This is a crazy mix of black genres and emotions, if you’re the slightest fan of soul or rock music, I recommend you give this short EP a moment of your time.
Fave Track: “Rank and File” |
| 4 |  | Tash Sultana
Flow State
4.2
Instrumentally varied, always exciting if occasionally overwrought.
Fave Tracks: “Pink Moon” “Blackbird” |
| 3 |  | Shannen Moser
I'll Sing
4.3
A beautiful, uplifting, and surprisingly eclectic collection of country/folk tunes.
Fave Tracks: “Haircut Song” “Your Window Seat” |
| 2 |  | Big Red Machine
Big Red Machine
4.3
“Strange, aching, and downright gorgeous.” [2]
Fave Tracks: “Deep Forest” “Gratitude” |
| 1 |  | Foxing
Nearer My God
4.4
Some of the coolest goddamn rock music I’ve heard in a while.
Fave Tracks: “Gameshark” “Five Sharks” |
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