I'll join the first impressions (of what I've listened to convo).
The Jess Williamson exceeded my expectations. While I agree with what was mentioned above, that the singles are some of the strongest tracks, I think "Something's in the Way," "Roads," and "Stampede" are right up there with those singles after just two listens.
I wasn't fully prepared for the length of the Christine and the Queens album, because I hadn't read anything about it going in. It has it's moments, but it's so long and meandering, as an album and within certain long songs as well. I really don't see myself going back to the album much, but there are probably 5 tracks that stood out. To it's credit, my "so long and meandering" comment may be a plus for others, since this was part of the point, in that the album is meant to be this long operatic experience.
The Olof Dreijer & Mt. Sims homage to the steel drum is fascinating and I really enjoyed it. I'll be listening to this a lot when I work.
This is Kit was solid, but didn't hold my attention. I was mainly thinking about how I wanted to return to the Jess Williamson album while it was on. I'll give it another go sometime.
That's it for now … Monáe, Amaarae, Youth Lagoon, Squid, Krule, Isbel, Lewis, feeble horses, Lightning Dust still on the docket.