Required Listening
Here are four albums you need to own. Each of these artists has a very signature sound that I’d venture to say no one else is making right now. These albums have either just been released or will be coming out very soon.
LCD Soundsystem – This is Happening. James Murphy and company have returned with their signature New York brand of dance music that falls wonderfully in line with past work without feeling re-hashed and overdone. It’s like buying a new pair of your favorite jeans.
Sleigh Bells – Treats. There not much out there right now that sounds like Sleigh Bells. The grinding overdriven guitar and heavy clipping juxtaposed with the Alexis Krauss’ sugary vocals makes this album one of my favorites of the year so far.
Tobbacco – Maniac Meat. Don’t let the title or album cover scare you off, this buzzy electronic music is hard to describe, but hey, Beck likes it enough to lend his vocals for two songs – so give it a try.
Flying Lotus – Cosmogramma. Not a lot hasn’t already been said about this chart toping, genre busting, album by LA’s own, Steven Ellison. It takes a little time to fully digest this album, but you’d be amazed at how well this album ages and pairs nicely with so many other sounds.
I plan on making a mid-year music wrap-up at the start of June so stay tuned. Is anyone else blown away that the year is almost half way over!?! OMG crazy.
- Curt
