The Growlers' strongest LP by far, and as an avid fan that's a pretty bold statement lol
Highly highly recommend - working with Julian Casablancas was one of the best things these guys did.
Favorite Tracks:
- Vacant Lot
- When You Were Made
- Speed Living
- I'll Be Around
RELISTENED:
JUNE 10, 2024
JULY 16, 2024
FEBRUARY 15, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026
A bit weaker than his 'Attractions of the Youth' compilation, '404' is a worthwhile "debut" with more innovation and dynamic song styles than we'd seen from Courtney before this. That comes with a couple of fumbles toward the end of the album, but other tracks make up for the small step down in a big way.
Favorite Tracks:
- The Kids Are Alright
- "99"
- You and I
RELISTENED:
JUNE 10, 2024
One of the greats - I think it's so impressive the way Barns Courtney pivoted his sound in this EP. In only 4 songs he really further cements himself as a great songwriter with captivating vocals to back it up. It's clear by the rarity of these types of songs in his more recent discography that maybe he prefers more upbeat, dirty alt anthems - or maybe he's smart enough to know when lightning strikes.
Favorite Track:
- Dopamine
RELISTENED:
JUNE 10, 2024
I think, as always, AJR has a promising vision of what they could be - one of the great pop groups who innovates in their sound and really creates music FOR their fans. However, also as always, this record falls short of that first half of their vision due to disjointed (and sometimes just annoying) production, though I think they get a far worse rap than they deserve - some of their stuff is just fun.
Favorite Tracks:
- My Play
- World's Smallest Violin
- Way Less Sad
RELISTENED:
JUNE ... read more
Great start for a return to form - it sort of feels like Hung at Heart era production which I am all for. Definitely didn’t need a clean version at the end though, they only did that shit to be able to press it on vinyl ðŸ˜
FAVORITE TRACK:
Spider-Eyed / Don’t Care
RELISTENED:
MARCH 23, 2026
i think we’ve gotten so far into them innovating within their sound that they’re beyond the realistic expectations and are just synthesizing genres and ideas for the sake of it without accomplishing much that is productive or interesting.
the best parts of this album are a retread of things they broke ground on in Clancy, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but that leaves a lot to be desired considering they just released a tremendous record last year and followed it up ... read more
trying to keep my trousers on
Favourite Tracks:
- D is for Dangerous
- Brianstorm
- 505
LISTENED:
JUNE 10, 2024
JANUARY 17, 2025
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
I find myself coming back to this album far more than I anticipated - it's become very comforting to me and quite easy to listen to. Some really strong alt-pop hooks in here and vocals that make me feel at home :)
Favorite Tracks:
- Feedback Invisible
- Come Alive
- Memory of a Day
LISTENED:
OCTOBER 20, 2024
OCTOBER 21, 2024
DECEMBER 17, 2024
DECEMBER 20, 2024
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
JUNE 29, 2025
JULY 10, 2025
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
JANUARY 20, 2026
FEBRUARY 16, 2026
Simply one of the greatest EPs of all time - accomplishes so much in such little time and does not overstay its welcome.
RELISTENED:
SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
I think this is just so fire, aside from one or two misses this is a debut that fires on all cylinders - particularly in the production
Favorite Tracks:
- Backseat
- Sideways
- What Do We Ever Really Know?
LISTENED:
AUGUST 30, 2025
AUGUST 31, 2025
SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
OCTOBER 27, 2025
I listened to the deluxe edition but PASSED on all those remixes lmfao - can't believe how many of these songs I already knew??? Kinda like if uhhh maybe Empire of the Sun
Favorite Tracks:
- Origami
- Safe and Sound
- One Minute More
LISTENED:
SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
Oh wow what a surprise this whole album is a banger
Favorite Tracks:
- Gold Fang
- Alpha Alpha Alpha
- Aphantasia
LISTENED:
AUGUST 30, 2025
AUGUST 31, 2025
SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
NOVEMBER 10, 2025
DECEMBER 18, 2025
DECEMBER 19, 2025
Wow - this is one of the slowest burns an album has ever had for me. I really did not love the vibe switch from 'Can't Wake Up' when the first couple singles came out from this album, but it eventually became my second favorite album of the year and a top 25 album of all time for me. Super unique and engaging songwriting.
Favorite Tracks:
- Lowlife
- Was Here
- Heartstopper
- Century City
RESLISTENED:
MAY 8, 2025
JUNE 10, 2024
OCTOBER 13, 2024
AUGUST 23, 2025
OCTOBER 7, 2025
A pretty tame sophomore for Brooks' solo career - let's run this back though
Favorite Tracks:
- Tropical Cowboy
- Pour Me Some (TLC)
LISTENED:
JUNE 7, 2024
AUGUST 5, 2024
okay but did that closer need to be 8 minutes
Favorite Tracks:
- Mary Boone
- Capricorn
- Ice Cream Piano
LISTENED:
JUNE 6, 2024
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Listened to this the first time from iPhone speakers in the heart of Columbus, Ohio and that's the closest to god I've ever been
Favorite Tracks:
- Jumpsuit
- My Blood
- Morph
LISTENED:
OCTOBER 5, 2018
JUNE 4, 2024
OCTOBER 11, 2024
FEBRUARY 25, 2026
MAY 3, 2026
Just another Black Keys album - but who says that's a bad thing?
Favorite Tracks:
- Don't Let Me Go
- Candy and Her Friends
- Read Em and Weep
LISTENED:
JUNE 3, 2024
Oh! Broken Bells' best song gets an EP of the same name! How cute
RELISTENED:
JUNE 3, 2024
Was exposed to these guys during Autoheart's first ever North America tour and I was pleasantly surprised with what I heard. Some instant-classic and/or inoffesnive pop anthems sprinkled in here :)
Favorite Tracks:
- Knife Fight
- Monacillo
- Autoslide
LISTENED:
JUNE 3, 2024
JANUARY 6, 2025
FEBRUARY 16, 2026
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