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It's certainly not easy to come back after losing a core member, but All Them Witches gracefully land back on their feet with House Of Mirror. Yes, it may lack the experimentation that defined their last few releases, but the heart of the band still very much lies in its ability to craft heavy stoner rock with a bluesy soul.

Kevin Morby seeks to understand the true meaning of home, offering emotional vulnerability as he reflects on growing up and major life transitions. While the album runs a bit long, his Midwestern attitude and Californian influences truly shine here, creating a beautiful celebration of life and its hardships.

Fondness, etc. is a brilliant lo-fi acoustic album that feels quite minimal and personal. We see Shakey Graves leave the electric guitar at home, letting himself have fun while bringing a very intimate statement to light.

I never could get into Cola; their sound was just a little too abstract for me to really get it. That was until this release! Cost Of Living Adjustment might at first sound like any post-punk album out there, but its weirdly calm nature and hooky riffs will eventually get you.