I think you’re beautiful, well, isn’t it strange? Stay here with me, and never change We could be suitable, like one in the same A light in the world, ever dark and mundane
One thing I’ve come to realise lately is that I’m not a fan of the increasing trend of drip-feeding 6 singles leading up to an album’s release. By the time the album drops, you’ve already played through half of it and it changes your relationship to the album as a whole. You can’t evaluate every song evenly since you already have favourite children. Just a thought. I’m looking at you Tame Impala.
Aside from that, what a great month of music. Here’s twelve songs keeping my ears warm this month. As usual, a couple of old classics thrown in for good measure.
Now I worry our horizon’s been nothing new ‘Cause I get this feeling and maybe you get it too We’re on a rollercoaster stuck on its loop-de-loop ‘Cause what we did, one day, on a whim Has slowly become all we do
A few tracks I’ve had on rotation in the last couple of months. Some old favourites and some freshies.
Will I be known and loved? Little closer, close enough I’m a loser, loosen up Set it free, must be tough
Well, I’m a month later than most with their best of 2019 list, but given the Hottest 100 was coming this weekend, it crossed my mind that I should revisit this.
Songs
Borderline – Tame Impala By far my most played song. I still can’t get enough and am super hyped for The Slow Rush and the 2020 tour.
UFOF – Big Thief Both of their 2019 albums got a good workout, but this track most of all.
Andromeda – Weyes Blood
RICKY – Denzel Curry
Nobody – Mac DeMarco
Georgia – Kevin Abstract
Heavy Hearted – The Jungle Giants
Skinshape – I Didn’t Know
Real Thing – Middle Kids
Doin’ Time – Lana Del Rey
Albums
Igor – Tyler, The Creator The best albums have a consistent sound, theme, and exist best as a whole, in the specific order prescribed by the album. Plenty of tracks from this album can be listened to individually, but I rarely felt like listening to one song – I wanted to listen to the album. The album follows the journey of a relationship from the initial excitement, onto the desperation to make it work, right through to it’s tragic end and the bitterness that comes along for the ride. I wouldn’t have imagined this in Tyler’s future when I saw OFWGKTA ten years ago at the Sydney Opera House playhouse – but it makes a lot of sense in hindsight. He’s always been a terrific storyteller.
You make my Earfquake
Other notable albums:
Omoiyari – Kishi Bashi (Also an incredible live show)
