Best Music of 2019

DownIsTheNewUp said:
I hadn't heard the Jai Paul leaks until last night when he released them officially. Absolutely addicting. Probably my AOTY at the moment even though the content is from 2013ish.

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I'm not sure about AOTY or even Top 10 for me but I was truly impressed. I had never heard Jai Paul before and was certain that he was being overhyped but turns out the music delivered on the hype.
 
Stereogums best albums of the year so far

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The 50 Best Albums Of 2019 So Far

Music has always been a vast universe to explore, and that sense of the unconquerable infinite has only intensified in an age of on-demand streaming and easily accessible recording equipment. The flow of new sounds is so constant, so voluminous, and so diverse that no one could ever claim to...
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#1 is a joke right? I didnt think people felt that strongly about it.

I do love that Megan is on here and Tyler isnt.
 
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Woob_woob said:
Stereogums best albums of the year so far

www.stereogum.com

The 50 Best Albums Of 2019 So Far

Music has always been a vast universe to explore, and that sense of the unconquerable infinite has only intensified in an age of on-demand streaming and easily accessible recording equipment. The flow of new sounds is so constant, so voluminous, and so diverse that no one could ever claim to...
www.stereogum.com www.stereogum.com

#1 is a joke right? I didnt think people felt that strongly about it.

I do love that Megan is on here and Tyler isnt.
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I'm not a fan but from what I've seen online, those who love it all have it as their favorite album of the year so far.
 
sjaygray said:
Her new album is on NPR's First Listen:

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Kate Tempest's 'The Book Of Traps And Lessons' Is A Blissful Antidote To Now

The London rapper, poet and spoken word artist rips your heart out, offers an assessment, and then returns it with the tools to determine what needs to be done with it.
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This was my first exposure to her, outside of unknowingly hearing her in that CIC track. This is super good. Going down the Let Them Eat Chaos rabbit hole now. How is she not better known?!
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She’s pretty well known in some circles. She’s won a Ted Hughes award for her first book. I’d recommend all her albums and books.
 
6 months in, and already it has been a great year for music. Better than last year (which for me was just “fine”). It’s going to be difficult to narrow it down in December!

My favourites so far (in no particular order):

  • The National - I Am Easy to Find
  • SVE - Remind Me Tomorrow
  • Julia Jacklin - Crushing
  • Vampire Weekend - Father of the Bride
  • Kishi Bashi - Omoiyari
  • The Comet is Coming - Trust in the Lifeforce of the Deep Mystery
  • Laura Stevenson - The Big Freeze
  • Lizzo - Cuz I Love You
  • Aldous Harding - Designer
  • Weyes Blood - Titanic Rising
  • Jamila Woods - Legacy!Legacy!
  • Better Oblivion Community Center - S/T
  • Dave - Psychodrama
  • Operators - Radiant Dawn
  • Daniel Norgren - Wooh Dang
  • BSS - Let’s Try the After
  • Durand Jones and the Indications - American Love Call
  • Eerie Wanda - Pet Town
 
 
Woob_woob said:
Stereogums best albums of the year so far

www.stereogum.com

The 50 Best Albums Of 2019 So Far

Music has always been a vast universe to explore, and that sense of the unconquerable infinite has only intensified in an age of on-demand streaming and easily accessible recording equipment. The flow of new sounds is so constant, so voluminous, and so diverse that no one could ever claim to...
www.stereogum.com www.stereogum.com

#1 is a joke right? I didnt think people felt that strongly about it.

I do love that Megan is on here and Tyler isnt.
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That new Big Thief album is good but it's nowhere near as good as the hype it's getting. Every time I see a publication giving it massive acclaim I scratch my head and I think "Am I missing something?" It's a solid 6/10 album and nothing more IMO.
 
wokeupnew said:
That new Big Thief album is good but it's nowhere near as good as the hype it's getting. Every time I see a publication giving it massive acclaim I scratch my head and I think "Am I missing something?" It's a solid 6/10 album and nothing more IMO.
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I was never a fan of their other stuff so I haven't listened to it yet even though I get told to almost weekly.
 
I may make one of these lists after this month is over (there are some releases still to come in June that I'm looking forward to, including Titus Andronicus and Raconteurs), but I think Jenny Lewis is in pole position for me right now.

I posted about this in the music news/reviews thread this morning, but everyone here should check out the new Stef Chura if you haven't already.
 
Space Wanderer said:
I posted about this in the music news/reviews thread this morning, but everyone here should check out the new Stef Chura if you haven't already.
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I saw some folks on Stereogum praise that one, I listened to half of it only via Spotify free on shuffle so it was all out of order. I need to get my hands on the mp3s so I can give it a proper listen. It's decent from what I heard.
 
Just finished compiling a list with some friends (in order that I heard them):

Dawn Richard - new breed
Tree & Vic Spencer - Nothing is Something
Toro y Moi - Outer Peace
Aesop Rock & Tobacco - Malibu Ken
Solange - When I Get Home
Quelle Chris - Guns
Blu & Oh No - A Long Red Hot Los Angeles Summer Night
Your Old Droog - It Wasn't Even Close
The Murlocs - Manic Candid Episode
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Fishing for Fishies
Little Simz - Grey Area
ANKHLEJOHN - A-Cold-World
Nolan The Ninja - Sportee
Mach-Hommy & DJ Muggs - Tuez-Les Tous
billy woods - Hiding Places
Vampire Weekend - Father of the Bride
Tyler, The Creator - IGOR
Denzel Curry - ZUU
 
ahlthe3rd said:
Just finished compiling a list with some friends (in order that I heard them):

Dawn Richard - new breed
Tree & Vic Spencer - Nothing is Something
Toro y Moi - Outer Peace
Aesop Rock & Tobacco - Malibu Ken
Solange - When I Get Home
Quelle Chris - Guns
Blu & Oh No - A Long Red Hot Los Angeles Summer Night
Your Old Droog - It Wasn't Even Close
The Murlocs - Manic Candid Episode
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Fishing for Fishies
Little Simz - Grey Area
ANKHLEJOHN - A-Cold-World
Nolan The Ninja - Sportee
Mach-Hommy & DJ Muggs - Tuez-Les Tous
billy woods - Hiding Places
Vampire Weekend - Father of the Bride
Tyler, The Creator - IGOR
Denzel Curry - ZUU
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Aaaaaaaahhhh forgot all about that Ace Rock release, going to go listen to that one again right now...
 
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