Reggae music is alive and well in the warm and soulful hands of Popcaan (aka Andrae Hugh Sutherland). Great Is He is the fourth record for the pride of Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica and it is a masterpiece. He's basically created his own universe of power, passion, and appreciation of Jah and all things that flow from him!
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John Cale continues his run of sheer and utter magnificence with his latest release called Mercy. The Welsh Wonder is out in the cosmos with this one, sewing up the wounds to make better souls for all of us.
Here is the title track...
Liverpool's own Circa Waves are back with Never Going Under. Their fifth long player is honestly their best so far in their nearly decade old career. The perfect pop sound is plentiful on this record. It's all the things I love and more about dudes with guitars.
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Margo Price is back with a wonderful new album called Strays. These ten tracks are a most excellent way to start off the year. It's nice to see her take more of a pop turn while still maintaining her deep country roots.
Here is the opening track...
One of my favorite bands of all time is back with a brand-spanking new record. The Subways, aka the pride of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, have returned with Uncertain Joys, a more pop-driven record than their previous releases. Check out the title track
The album still has that signature sound, though. Witness!
Glasgow's own Belle & Sebastian continue their prolific ways with Late Developers, an album that finds them firmly embracing guitar-based power pop. Their ongoing quest to find adventure in new musical frontiers if most refreshing.
Here is one of my faves from the new record...
The pride of Oxford is back with a fantastic new record called Turn The Car Around. Gaz Coombes is far more introspective on his fourth release, showing a real talent for softer ballads. The album still has his signature sound of bloody mags Brit Rock.
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