Allright, here we go. I decided to include quite a few of my favorites of the last year. By that i don't necessarily mean that these songs were released last year, but they've been some of my most played songs. I've split it into two playlists. Side A which includes mostly the busier/heavier music, and side B with more mellow stuff. So i'd like you to check them both out of course, but if you're not in the mood, you know, whatever...
Side A:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Quou6o05g5A&list=PLW-Gx6tDC_BHTQZ3cE4iK22sYUOmLkiRZTy Segall - The Singer (Manipulator - 2014)A great record filled with catchy rock tunes. I got into Ty Segall some time last year, and i'm amazed by the amount of stuff he's released and at the rate of which he does it. That's no small feat considering most of the stuff is pretty bad ass. He's a total garage band virtuoso.
Action Bronson - Easy Rider (Mr. Wonderful - [tbr])Not big on hip hop, but i do like Action Bronson. Pretty funny video too.
Motorpsycho - The Promise (Behind the Sun - 2014)You may be tired of hearing about these guys, but they're one of my favorites. I'll try and push them on everyone until the day i die, because they're great. Much like Ty Segall, these guys never quit. They had their 25 year anniversary last year, and still release records at a pace of like 1.5 every year (And they're all amazing). This year they're talking of releasing 3 god damned records (I won't believe it until i have all three in my hands). Anyways the last few years they've been doing mostly psychedelic/progressive stuff. This tune is just one of so many great ones of their last record.
Metz - Wet Blanket (Metz - 2012)Lots of energy, lots of noise.
The Mire - Triple Gemini (Glass Cathedrals -2014)A while ago i posted The Mire's Volume II ep in another album of the week thread, and the response was pretty good, and rightfully so. These guys play sludgy post metal, but they have a pretty broad appeal i think. Thery're very riff heavy, but mixed with a great sense of melody. This whole record is sooo enjoyable. Check it out if you like what you hear.
Yob - Marrow (Clearing the Path to Ascend - 2014)Fucking Yob, man. SPINECRUSHING SLUDGY, DOOMY RIFFS. Would you be surprised if i said that the main riff in this tune is just the third heaviest riff out of four tracks on this album. I can't recommend this band enough.
Side Bhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INnstYCNIQc&list=PLW-Gx6tDC_BFun2bGHduHtKr_oevqxGAhSun Kil Moon - Truck Driver (Benji 2014)One of my favorite singer/songwriters the last few years. This album is filled with total bummers. Starting of with a hat-trick of death. Then the next one is about awkward first sexual encounters as if i need fucking reminders of my own. If you like melancholic music (they're not all total bummers, some are actually pretty sweet). Truck Driver is probably my favorite from this one. But if you like what you hear and haven't heard a lot of Sun Kil Moon, i'd advise you to check out "Admiral Fell Promises", "April", and "Ghosts of the Great Highway".
Angel Olsen - White Fire(Burn your fire for no witness - 2014)Angel Olsen sounds like a female Leonard Cohen in this one. I had a hard time deciding on which one of her songs to include, and if you like this i would check out the whole album. "Unfucktheworld" is another great track if you're curious.
Chad VanGaalen - Peace on the Rise (Diaper Island - 2011)This dude... I've been listening to non stop lately. With him too i had a hard time deciding on which song to pick, cause there's so many great ones. If you like what you hear, check out "Molten Light", "Willow Tree", "Flower Gardens", "Shave my Pussy", "Monster", the list goes on and on. His videos are great too. He does all the art and animation himself. He also did a great video for the Metz song "Get off". Right now, this is my favorite artist.
Papir - I(IIII - 2014)One of my random discoveries. Seems to be a pretty unknown Danish psychedelic band. I fell in love with this tune and bought the record right away.
Connan Mockasin - It's Choade my Dear (Forever Dolphin Love - 2011)Psychedelic dream/jangle-pop. I know Darius has some love for this one at least. This dude is awesome. The voice is ridiculous, the videos and costumes are ridiculous, his hair is ridiculous. HIS NAME most of all is ridiculous. The music is so wonderful! This whole album is just a pleasure to listen to. It may sound like like a joke to some at first, but if you embrace the quirkyness, you'll love it! Oh, and if you like this one, check out the song "Fakin Jazz together" too.
Horace Silver - Lonely Woman (Songs for my Father - 1964) I included this one, which is a total mismatch with the rest. But i've been in love with this song for a year and a half. I'll let it serve as an encore, to calm your nerves after all these awesome songs. Close your eyes, lay down, let it soothe you. It's nice to have something other than "Blue in green" anytime you feel like some smooth calming jazz.
Thanks for listening.