bleedorange Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I know we're not quite at the halfway mark yet, but I think this year has already been a fantastic year for new music (and the new Spoon album hasn't even come out yet). Right now, my pick for best album is: Le Butcherettes - Cry is for the Flies I cannot get enough of it and it is easily the most excited I've been about a new album in a few years. Other great albums so far: St. Vincent - St. VincentLykke Li - I Never LearnLiars - MessWye Oak - ShriekLa Sera - Hour of the DawnCloud Nothings - Here and Nowhere ElseThe Hold Steady - Teeth DreamsBeck - Morning PhaseEMA - The Future's VoidPhantogram - VoicesOld 97's - Most Messed Up (This one surprised me...their best album since Satellite Rides) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Angel Olsen - Burn Your Fire For No Witness Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chez Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 1. Drive-By Truckers -- English Oceans 2. Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks -- Wig Out at Jag Bags 3. Old 97's -- Most Messed Up 4. Guided By Voices -- Motivational Jumpsuit I'm looking forward to the new releases by Spoon, Bob Mould and (especailly) Parquet Courts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I like the Afghan Whigs and Damon Albarns albums Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 1. Drive-By Truckers -- English Oceans 2. Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks -- Wig Out at Jag Bags 3. Old 97's -- Most Messed Up 4. Guided By Voices -- Motivational Jumpsuit I'm looking forward to the new releases by Spoon, Bob Mould and (especailly) Parquet Courts. English Oceans has been the only real disappointment for me this year, unfortunately. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 English Oceans has been the real disappointment for me this year, unfortunately. Yep Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Really? This has been the album that's actually gotten me buy DBT tickets. I love Shit Shots Count and, especially, Primer Coat. Great tunes, hoping they play both when I see 'em next month. My other "best of" for the year is Phosphorescent Harvest. I don't buy much new stuff from bands anymore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Really? This has been the album that's actually gotten me buy DBT tickets. I love Shit Shots Count and, especially, Primer Coat. Great tunes, hoping they play both when I see 'em next month. Compared to their earlier output, their most recent albums just aint doing it for me YMMV Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Lydia Loveless. I have listened to the new Old 97s once. Hasn't grabbed me yet. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Future Islands - SinglesNo, I had never heard of them before that Letterman appearance. Yes, that performance stunned me (in a very good way). No, the album did not disappoint. Love it. Phil Ajjarapu - Sing Along Until You Feel BetterA friend of mine who was the bass player on Liquid Soul's best album (One-Two Punch) and is now a choir teacher in Austin. He had a near-fatal motorcycle accident a couple of years ago that woke him up to the fact that he really wanted to get his OWN music out. A successful Kickstarter let him afford to bring Ken Stringfellow on as a producer. This is the result: a wonderful collection of pure pop that you will love if you (like me) are a fan of Jellyfish, The Posies, Paul McCartney, Big Star, The Raspberries, etc.Here's the link to his Bandcamp page; stream it and see. The Thons - Thirty Foot SnakeLocal (Chicago) band that I just heard on WXRT's Local Anesthetic and was stunned by. Outstanding proto/post-punk that kicks the part of my ass that warms to The Fall, Television, Wire, and--more recently--Parquet Courts. That's a big part of my ass.A glorious thing: they're offering the album totally for free, downloaded from their web site.They also released a SECOND, live album this year. That's TWO albums already in 2014 and it's not even halfway over yet. I like these guys. Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - Give the People What They WantClassic soul is not dead. I'm loving this band. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Lydia Loveless. LouieB I'm really digging her. Hopefully her tunes arent too autobiographical though because that'd mean she's a gigantic hot mess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I'm really digging her. Hopefully her tunes arent too autobiographical though because that'd mean she's a gigantic hot mess.As mentioned in another post about her, check out the EP that came out just before it. Coupled together she is a gigantic hot mess if it is true, which I think it is not. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Just going by the ones I've played the most so far (in no particular order): Sun Kil Moon - BenjiSt. Vincent - St. VincentDrive-by Truckers - English OceansReal Estate - AtlasThe War on Drugs - Lost in the DreamThe Hold Steady - Teeth DreamsLydia Loveless - Somewhere ElseOld 97's - Most Messed UpMac DeMarco - Salad DaysVarious Artists - Boring Ecstasy: The Bedroom Pop of Orchid TapesEach Other - Being ElasticStephen Malkmus & The Jicks - Wig Out at Jag BagsDoug Paisley - Strong Feelings There's a bunch that I've listened to once or twice that will probably make the list with a few more spins. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 , check out the EP that came out just before it.LouieB Indestructable Machine? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Indestructable Machine?Boy Crazy. The one you mention is a full length. This is only 4 songs. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Boy Crazy. The one you mention is a full length. This is only 4 songs. LouieBThanks, wasnt aware of this, I'll look for it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Really? This has been the album that's actually gotten me buy DBT tickets. I love Shit Shots Count and, especially, Primer Coat. Great tunes, hoping they play both when I see 'em next month. My other "best of" for the year is Phosphorescent Harvest. I don't buy much new stuff from bands anymore. They will. I saw them in St. Louis a few months ago and it was a great rock show -- just as good as when I saw them with Isbell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 These 3 are at the top of my list so far. I'm pretty obsessed with the Real Estate record right now: Real Estate – AtlasStephen Malkmus and the Jicks – Wigout at JagbagsSun Kil moon – Benji Other notables: Drive by truckers – English Oceans - Didn't like at first, really growing on me.Against Me! – Transgender Dysphoria BluesWarpaint – WarpaintBroken Bells – After the DiscoGuided by Voices – Motivational jumpsuitThe War on Drugs – Lost in the dreamBroken Bells – After the DiscoCloud Nothings – Here and now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 My favorites this year (so far): Willie Watson - Folk Singer Vol. 1Old 97's - Most Messed UpHurray For the Riff Raff - Small Town HeroesLydia Loveless - Somewhere Else Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Really? This has been the album that's actually gotten me buy DBT tickets. I love Shit Shots Count and, especially, Primer Coat. Great tunes, hoping they play both when I see 'em next month. My other "best of" for the year is Phosphorescent Harvest. I don't buy much new stuff from bands anymore.Agree, I love this album. I don't think it takes a back seat to anything in their catalogue. And those 2 songs are my highlights as well, particularly Primer Coat, which could be the single best new song I've heard all year. Thee lyrics and that story get me in the gut, and then that guitar hook on top of those lyrics. Exactly what good rock n roll is supposed to do. They played both when I saw them in Boston. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I was surprised no one listed Southeastern, then I thought maybe it came out late last year. Nope. Almost a year ago. Geez time flies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I am extremely tickled so many people are listing "Most Messed Up". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radiatortunes Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Beck - Morning PhaseThe War On Drugs - Lost in the DreamNeil Finn - Dizzy HeightsSun Kil Moon - BenjiDBT - English Oceans I haven't spent enough time listening to THS' "Teeth Dreams" yet. Soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I've been combing this thread for recommendations. Purchased Lydia Loveless last night. I saw her a while back at a Bloodshot Records Anniversary show and thought she was great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I was surprised no one listed Southeastern, then I thought maybe it came out late last year. Nope. Almost a year ago. Geez time flies.Its a great album but from last year. I still play it though. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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