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| Q1: Atari’s 2018 Highlights
Year started out slow, but suddenly there are more than 2 handfuls of albums I've really enjoyed! Feel free to share what you've enjoyed or rec me something | | 1 |  | Senses Fail
If There Is Light, It Will Find You
Gets extra points for nostalgia. Simultaneously has some of their catchiest and most poignant tracks. Best closer since Priest and the Matador | | 2 |  | Brandi Carlile
By the Way, I Forgive You
Her lyrics are incredible, as is her performance. More country than folk at times. My first album by her, but I'm pretty blown away | | 3 |  | Johanna Warren
Gemini II
Dewi rec. Hadn't heard her before, but love the darker lyrics here. Definitely not what you'd call sunny indie folk, but there's something gorgeous going on here through the darker shades. Kind of like Des Ark. | | 4 |  | Runaway Brother
New Pocket
Canopy Eyes and All Saints Day are unexpected tracks. On par with the debut, but often a lot more restrained and relaxed in tone; it's more experimental as well | | 5 |  | Super Whatevr
Never Nothing
Was the first emo album of 2018 I fell in love with. It's a blast, and the closing track kicks so much ass | | 6 |  | Anna Burch
Quit The Curse
Lucid rec. Has probably dropped a bit at this point, but the first indie singer/songwriter I really loved this year. | | 7 |  | Brigid Mae Power
The Two Worlds
Was immediately hooked with the opening track, "I'm Grateful". She makes such powerful tunes within a limited space, utilizing looping guitar drones and other gentle touches. And yeah, there are some really nice Celtic influences throughout as well. | | 8 |  | Brian Fallon
Sleepwalkers
While I agree a lot of these songs sound like Brian Fallon parodying himself, it doesn't stop "Sleepwalkers" from having some of the stronger tracks of his career. "Etta James" and "I am the Night (Color me Black)" are highly engaging rock songs, with HUGE choruses. And it's still nostalgic as hell; Brian Fallon is still a man concerned with the "good ol' days". | | 9 |  | Alela Diane
Cusp
At times, the concept is more intriguing than the album itself. It's a reaction to Diane's near-death experience giving childbirth, and while it doesn't always convince, it's full of some real gems: "Albatross, "Émigré", and especially "Ether & Wood" help you forget that some of the other tracks are just kinda there. | | 10 |  | Tiny Moving Parts
Swell
That music video to "Caution" with the broom/rake guitar noodling is still one of my favorite moments of 2017. I prefer "Celebrate", but this is still very solid, albeit a bit predictable | | 11 |  | Summoning
With Doom We Come
If you're not a huge stickler for perfect production, this has some of the coolest melodies in Summoning's discog scattered throughout | | 12 |  | Emily A. Sprague
Water Memory
The solo ambient project from the girl behind Florist (NY). Another Lucid Rec I believe. I liked it, but wasn't blown away EDIT; Was released in Dec 2017 OOPS | | 13 |  | Glen Hansard
Between Two Shores
This is only album I've heard by him, so maybe that explains why I seem to enjoy it more than some others here. I have nothing else to compare it to, but thought it was good for what it is. | | 14 |  | The Dangerous Summer
The Dangerous Summer
Better comeback than I was expecting honestly. Far from perfect, but "Ghosts" hits hard every damn time. I saw someone else compare the vocals to Have Mercy and I am in full agreement | | 15 |  | Loma
Loma
Was a grower, but I’m glad I have it more time. See Jack/Blush collab review that describes it much better than I ever could | | 16 |  | soccer mommy
Clean
Gorgeous indie-pop/rock that gets better with each listen. Standout tracks: "Scorpio Rising" and "Wildflowers" | | 17 |  | Haley Heynderickx
I Need to Start a Garden
One of the early AOTY contenders for me. Shout out to Blush for getting me into her in the first place with his review for her EP. This is a huge step up from that. Angel Olsen-esque vocals, amazing lyrics/instrumentation, lots of variety; this album has it all | | 18 |  | S. Carey
Hundred Acres
Really nice listen that I've been returning to more the last few days. The title track is my jam on this. Sounds eerily similar to Sufjan Stevens and Iron & Wine at times, so if that's your thing... | | 19 |  | Sojourner
The Shadowed Road
The opening track is nothing short of epic. Kind of reminds me more of last year's Pallbearer or Elder (US-MA) vs. your typical black metal folk band. | | 20 |  | Rota Fortunae
Solstice
Can’t stress how good this EP is. Great mix of neofolk/neoclassical for fans of Musk Ox, Vali. The production is wonderful - nice job DungeonBoy! Check Bnelso55’s review | | 21 |  | Anna von Hausswolff
Dead Magic
This is my first experience with her and it was a hauntingly beautiful one. Love the whole dark ambient thing she has going on. Expect very eerie organs and long, brooding song structures | | 22 |  | Long Neck
Will This Do? | | 23 |  | Lucy Dacus
Historian | | 24 |  | Katie Herzig
Moment of Bliss | | 25 |  | Judas Priest
Firepower | | 26 |  | McCafferty
Yarn | | 27 |  | Liza Anne
Fine But Dying | | 28 |  | Frankie Cosmos
Vessel | |
Atari
02.18.18 | inspired by Sowing's list I guess, just some stuff I've enjoyed so far this year | calmrose
02.19.18 | excited to jam 4 | Dewinged
02.19.18 | Nice man, 3, 7, and 11 are on my rotation. I am still not too sold on Alela Diane, it's a pleasant album but doesn't fill me up, if you know what I mean. I am off to jam 2 today. | budgie
02.19.18 | postin some shit for you atari
https://relaytapes.bandcamp.com/ bam
https://castlebeat.bandcamp.com/album/vhs bam
https://whybonnie.bandcamp.com/album/in-water bam
https://nightflowers.bandcamp.com/album/wild-notion bam
may have already sent them to you though not sure | Atari
02.19.18 | Thanks man, I’ll check those out when I get the chance
Dewi, I’m looking forward to hearing what u think of 2! | luci
02.21.18 | That Sprague is a 2017 release. Glad it made the cut though, always a lovely way to start a morning. | Atari
02.21.18 | well shit, guess that's what I get for trusting the release date on amazon lol. I'll fix the release date later, but I'll leave it on the list anyways since it needs more votes :]
btw I could see you digging 2 and 3 if you haven't heard them already! | luci
02.21.18 | they both perked my interest, will check :> | tastepolice
02.21.18 | mr two thrust spurt | Atari
02.21.18 | Can u blame me? | BeyondCosby
02.21.18 | I feel like it's been a fairly mediocre start to the year. But then again, I feel that way about the start of most years. | luci
02.23.18 | that johanna warren album is lovely, cheers. | Atari
02.23.18 | glad you enjoyed it, especially given your take on that Brandi Carlile ;] you'll have to thank Dewinged for that one as well | luci
02.23.18 | was trolling boney with that comment hehe. listened to a single from her record and it's not for me | theBoneyKing
03.06.18 | Nice list Atari, some of my early favorites on here too ;-] | budgie
03.06.18 | i was going to say: NEW NIGHT FLOWERS LP all in caps like that, but realized i basically already did that in this thread | Atari
03.08.18 | cheers Boney, and yeah Budgie I liked the song "Cruel Wind" but I'll have to spend more time with Night Flowers. You definitely put them on my radar ;]
added 19 today. just gonna update this list with digs through the remainder of the quarter | TheSpirit
03.08.18 | I only listened to a few tracks from 19 but it was okay. Didn't dig the production too much if I recall. | Atari
03.08.18 | ngl I added that based on the opening track alone haha. I've had it on repeat. hopefully I enjoy the rest as much we'll see
are you thinking it's overproduced then? the guitars and flutes sound pretty crisp to me on track numero uno | DungeonBoy
03.08.18 | Hey Atari, so awesome to see Solstice on your list. Still need to check a ton of these |
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