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Wye Oak, Tween, 2016 on Merge

Baltimore’s Wye Oak (who started as Monarch) are Andy Stack and Jenn Wasner, and get described as either indie-rock-infused folk, or folk-infused indie rock. Either way I like…

Conor Oberst, Ruminations, 2016 on Nonesuch

Oberst was hospitalized in 2015 in the middle of a tour for the punk band Desaparecidos, and this album was written and recorded in the recovery from that…

Desmond Dekker, The Israelites, 1969 on Pyramid

The title track was top 10 both in the UK and in the US in 1969, making Dekker one of the most visible early stars of reggae outside…

Bonnie Bishop, Ain’t Who I Was, 2016 on Plan BB

I first heard the title track of this album on a Paste Sampler from 2017 so was happy to find the LP (produced by Dave Cobb) at Dyno…

Johnnie Frierson, Have You Been Good To Yourself, 2016 on Light in the Attic

Took a flyer on this one at a $10 sale at Vinyl Destination in Lowell, based on my appreciation of other Light in the Attic reissues – it’s…

Savages, Adore Life, 2016 on Matador

Sophomore LP from English post-punk band fronted by Gemma Thompson (guitar) and Jehnny Beth (vocals), with Ay?e Hassan (bass) and Fay Milton (drums). Love the post-punk revival sound…

Lisa Hannigan, At Swim, 2016 on ATO Records

Like many people, I first got familiar with Lisa Hannigan given her role on Damien Rice’s debut record O, but it is well worth checking out her solo…

Kristin Hersh, Wyatt at the Coyote Palace, 2016.

Kristin Hersh, Wyatt at the Coyote Palace, 2016. Originally published as a book plus 2xCD album, then a 2xLP vinyl issue by Happy Birthday To Me Records in…

CC Dust, Cc Dust, 2016 on Perennial.

CC Dust, Cc Dust, 2016 on Perennial. Maryjane Dunphe & Lauren Dagincourt from Olympia Washington

Fela Ransome-Kuti & The Africa ’70, Afrodisiac, 1973 on Regal Zonophone.

Fela Ransome-Kuti & The Africa ’70, Afrodisiac, 1973 on Regal Zonophone. My copy is a 2016 reissue by Knitting Factory

Nina Simone, High Priestess of Soul, 1967 on Philips.

Nina Simone, High Priestess of Soul, 1967 on Philips. From the Queen of Jazz (Ella, yesterday) to the High Priestess of Soul. This is a killer collection of…

Dawes, We’re All Gonna Die, 2016 on HUB Records.

Dawes, We’re All Gonna Die, 2016 on HUB Records. @pallasgroup pressing, @bgmastering lacquers, great album. When the Tequila Runs Out, Picture of a Man, Roll With the Punches….

Walter Sickert & The Army of Broken Toys, Come Black Magic, 2016 self-released.

Walter Sickert & The Army of Broken Toys, Come Black Magic, 2016 self-released. Boston area cabaret/goth/dada ensemble (SteamCrunk?) Army of Toys – beautiful labels and a killer cover…

Willie Nelson, For the Good Times: A Tribute to Ray Price, 2016 on Legacy

Willie Nelson, For the Good Times: A Tribute to Ray Price, 2016 on Legacy Great tribute album – I think @willienelsonofficial sounds fantastic in all he’s released in…

AJJ, A.J.J.’s Ugly Spiral: Lost Works 2012-2016

A.J.J., A.J.J.’s Ugly Spiral: Lost Works 2012-2016, on Side One Dummy Records Some unreleased studio cuts, Live takes, and alternate versions. John Congleton sessions and a Final Cut…

Sting, Sacred Love, 2003 on A&M

Sting, Sacred Love, 2003 on A&M Came out on CD in 2003, but not on vinyl until 2016. Quality Optimal Media GmBH pressing Brilliant as always including a…

The Album Leaf, Between Waves, 2016 on Relapse Records.

The Album Leaf, Between Waves, 2016 on Relapse Records. Their sixth full length on Relapse Records – a beautiful ambient electronic album.

River Whyless, We All The Light, 2016 on Roll Call Records.

River Whyless, We All The Light, 2016 on Roll Call Records. Sophomore album from Asheville NC modern folk band River Whyless Produced by Justin Ringle from Horse Feathers…

John Grant, Queen of Denmark, 2010 on Bella Union.

John Grant, Queen of Denmark, 2010 on Bella Union. Honestly I’ve yet to find anything John Grant  has done that I haven’t loved, so was very happy to…

Beastie Boys, Licensed to Ill, 1986 on Def Jam / Columbia.

Beastie Boys, Licensed to Ill, 1986 on Def Jam / Columbia. Mine’s a 2016 reissue (30th anniversary) 180g on Def Jam / UMG Reissue sounds great – No…