It is hard to care about much right now, including music. Here’s a few things that are helping out.
Northern Crown – In a Pallid Shadow
Genre: Doom Metal
Rating: 6.5/10
Commentary: Doomful music, doomful times
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Thad Cockrell – If in Case You Feel the Same
Genre: Americana/Dad Rock
Rating: 6/10
Commentary: Earnest, goofy, occasionally affecting
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Luke Jenner – 1
Genre: Dream State
Rating: 7.5/10
Commentary: Little ambient experiments in sanity and honesty.
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Molly Tuttle – …But I’d Rather Be with You
Genre: Americana
Rating: 6/10
Commentary: Covers! Good covers!
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Sault – Untitled (Rise)
Genre: Funk
Rating: 8/10
Commentary: Excellent politics
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Kelly Lee Owens – Inner Song
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 8/10
Commentary: Pandemia sanity. Listen on repeat.
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