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Day 31 of An Album A Day Challenge - Criteria 4: An album you haven't heard yet from one of your favourite artists

Contemporary Movement - Duster

Love the aesthetic, love the sound, love Duster. While (in my opinion) it doesnt reach the same highs as Stratosphere, I loved that this album had a darker, colder and more impersonal feel. A lot of people might describe Duster as having a 'cosy' or 'comforting' sound (myself included), but this album feels like the total opposite of that idea. ... read more

Day 30 of An Album A Day Challenge - Criteria 2: An album that came out this year

Heavy Heavy - Young Fathers

A lot of the material here just didn't stick withme unfortunately, although I never disliked a track and enjoyed listening through. Geronimo is also a very pretty song!

Day 29 of An Album A Day Challenge - Criteria 1: An album with a primarily female vocalist, or made by a woman

I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You - Aretha Franklin

Absolutely incredible. Such an emotional and powerful voice. The writing is compelling, and her decision to cover songs and redefine their original meanings (such as in A Change is Gonna Come) is commendable. Also, there is a lot of variety on this record; each song feels like a new chapter with an individual atmosphere.

Day 28 of An Album A Day Challenge - Criteria 5: An album with a fun cover

Dance With Me Montana - Sonny Sharrock Trio

Has a really crude, unhinged sound (in a good way). It's a fun listen and has some great songs, like Dick Dogs. However after a while the sound loses its shock factor, and the latter half of the album suffers for it.