A monumental work of artistry and originality. There will never be anything like this album again.

The most masterful performance of guitar composition, with a perfect string section accompanying it. Nick Drake has possibly the best discography of any artist—a masterpiece of English folk.

How such a fantastic album flies over so many heads, I don't understand. This is truly an excellent album, and James' lyrics are among the most honest, human words I've heard sung. His voice is careful and steady, conveying each song as if it were a parable of his experiences as a working American artist in the early twenty-first century.
Favorite Tracks: South Texas Lawman, Annie, The Color of Night, The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy.

I really don’t get this album or what it’s trying to be. Kind of interesting sometimes with its sounds but overall a huge mess of confusing, conflicting volumes and synth noises.

Some great tracks, some forgettable tracks. Overall, a great vision and sound for a project.
Favorite Tracks: RUIN MY LIFE, GODSTAINED, MONDAY
Least Favorite Tracks: THUNDRRR

One of the more anticipated albums for me this year. This album feels like a long hug from a parent and also makes you feel like the sleepytime tea bear. Alex G has always had the issue of making his albums feel like a collection of tracks he finished over the course of a couple of years, rather than a cohesive project.

Favorite tracks: June Guitar, Real Thing, Spinning, Headlights, Logal Hotel (Live)
Least favorite tracks: Afterlife.

Feels like the album I have been waiting to hear for a long time. A beautiful mixture of slowcore, alt-country, and post-rock with some midwest emo riffage and dreary, tumbling vocals.

Favorite tracks: Sadie, Highway, Ativan.
Least favorite tracks: Untitled Cowboy.

The most exciting release of the year for me, and it did NOT disappoint. So many strong tracks and catchy hooks you can't help but obsess over and swap out throughout the day. Geese rocks. Cameron Winter is a remarkable vocalist and songwriter. Some of the tracks have more colorful lyrics and meanings than others, and Cameron seems to hold back on showcasing his vocal talent, unlike on 3D Country. An album with infinite replay value and some tracks I predict will be monumental to their ... read more