“this record is full of life and sweltering arrangements and i can personally attest that it brought me closer to god”
This isn’t a competition. It’s a collaboration.
All in EVENS
FANDCAMP: "CHARADES"
“Sounds identical to The Rolling Stones' "Wild Horses," in the best possible way. These guys were doing worship of the body way before Bon Iver with "Heavenly Father" and Hozier with "Take Me to Church." The lyrics envelop you completely. They're cold and heartbroken, but hint at a familiar yearning for hope.”
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED W/ EMILIE MOVER
"I highly recommend getting a record player. And a dog. And then listening to a record with your dog."
FANDCAMP: Acetone
“Want to hear the only bad song by Vundabar?That sucks, quite literally there are none.”
HI54LO5: Number Of The Beast
PRO: I can finally wear my genuinely vintage (ie. found in a charity store & not American Outfitters) Iron Maiden shirt without the fear of someone asking, “Have you even listened to an Iron Maiden album?”. CON: In the middle of listening I think I might have joined a LARP club.
FANDCAMP: Pacifico
“This is the only rainy day album I will ever need for the rest of my life.”
20X10 | 200 SONGS FROM 2010
Since the year in question is 2010, and since 20X10 = 200, this yearly summary playlist consists of 200 nice tunes released in the year 2010. From 200 different artists. Reshuffled on the regular for repeat shuffles. You can’t argue with that math.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED W/ LOU ROGAI
"My go-to escape hatch record. It's enjoyable to get lost in the chutes & ladders, themes upon themes and back again."
Fandcamp: BODY
“Perfect if you're melancholic. It's restful, soothing, unhurried.”
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED W/ FINE POINTS
“Mexican cuisine is heaven to me. An authentic bowl of pozole rojo or el pastor tacos can change your life.”
HI54LO5: IT'S SO HARD TO TELL WHO'S GOING TO LOVE YOU THE BEST
"I would like the next listen of this album to be done in the proper setting… so somebody get me a porch, a tall glass of lemonade & one of those summer days where it's too hot & sticky to even move."
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED W/ SEABUCKTHORN
"Do long mountain walks. It always succeeds in clearing my head by way of reflection and generally inspires fresh ideas."