Albums
of the year
2018
This was a strange year, in the sense that without even planning it I ended up listening to more new releases than any past year. I think it was a subconscious thing, being in the middle of a "oh yeah I'll just build my own house and it will go perfectly with no hiccups whatsoever" type of situation. I was looking for something new and perfect to replace the new home which has yet to arrive. Luckily all this listening paid off as there were some really excellent albums this year. It started off slowly, only for some of the best output to come out towards the end. Killer climax, man.
This year I have not put together a playlist, but instead included a song or video for each review as a taste for the rest. And even though these are numbered as you can see, they are not in any order whatsoever. Except for #1 - that one truly rises above all else this year.
15
The Breeders
All Nerve
It seems like whenever The Breeders release a new album the general sentiment is they've "reunited" or "are back," as if they ever went away. And why this is considered the "classic" line-up I don't understand because it's not the original ... but it is the most well-known line-up, having recorded and toured the "Cannonball'-included 'Last Spash' way back in good' ol 1993. Every Breeders album has it's own sound and vibe while remaining unmistakenably The Breeders, but this, their fifth full-length, is more in line with 'Last Splash,' just with a much more mellow vibe overall. It's a beautifully relaxed listening experience, perfect for the band's long-time devotees.
Label
4AD
Released
02 March 2018
Running time
34:00
Tracklist
Nervous Mary
Wait In The Car
All Nerve
Metagoth
Spacewoman
Walking With A Killer
Howl At The Summit
Archangel’s Thunderbird
Dawn: Making An Effort
Skinhead #2
Blues At The Acropolis