Albums of the Year (2022)

Welcome to the final 2022 year-end post here on the site. This one focuses on the best albums that I came across during the year, in a narrowed 10-album list format. All albums released in 2022. What makes a great album? Good songs, stories, messages, a vibe, an aesthetic. The albums on this list have …

Album of the Week: ‘Zeit’ by Rammstein (Week of 5/2/2022)

Rammstein delivers 8th studio album Zeit this week and it scores Album of the Week honors. It follows 2019’s Untitled which saw the end of a 10-year wait for new music from the band. Could the band have released a double album back in 2019? Perhaps. Separating the works was the right way to go. …

Song of the Week: “All Comes Crashing” by Metric (Week of 5/2/2022)

Metric is back with new single “All Comes Crashing”, the lead single from Formentera, their 8th studio album due out July 8th. The new album follows 2018’s fantastic Art of Doubt. “All Comes Crashing” is everything you want in a Metric song and sure to please the fans. It scores Song of the Week honors …

New Music Trajectories from Metric, The Black Keys, Arcade Fire, Editors, and Blossoms (Week of 5/2/2022)

This week’s New Music Trajectories: Metric returns with lead single “All Comes Crashing” from Formentera, out 7/8 The Black Keys deliver infectious 2nd single “It Ain’t Over” from Dropout Boogie, out 5/13 Arcade Fire dish 2nd single “Unconditional I (Lookout Kid)” from WE, out 5/6 Editors surprise and delight with “Heart Attack” from upcoming 7th …

Song of the Week: “A Beautiful Life” by Dorothy (Week of 4/25/2022)

Dorothy dished their 3rd studio album Gifts From The Holy Ghost last week and also dropped 3rd single “A Beautiful Life”. You have to hear this chorus. Great song! The band also released singles “Rest In Peace” and “Black Sheep” leading up to the album release. “A Beautiful Life” is the perfect access point to …

Album of the Week: ‘Watch My Moves’ by Kurt Vile (Week of 4/25/2022)

Hard to believe Kurt Vile is already up to nine studio albums. New Watch My Moves is getting great reviews left and right. The album should make long-term fans happy and the expansive sound should capture more audience. If you are in the mood from some mellow folk rock with some 90s alternative tinge, this …