The Next Day – David Bowie
I think this is probably unfairly over-looked in these post-humous post-Blackstar days. OK, it's much more typically Bowie (Lodger and Scary Monsters tend to come to mind at times), but this is a more than worthy addition to his mighty canon. Love Is Lost is brilliant, like Bowie doing Closer.
Push The Sky Away - Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
This has been one of my most played albums over the past year or so. I think it might just be my fave NC LP now.
The Nearest Exit – Memory Drawings
I think I've raved over this here before. Anyway, it really is rather lovely. There's a Hood connection so if you liked them you might want to check this out.
Blue & Lonesome – Rolling Stones
I know they could probably knock out albums like this in their sleep and to be honest I wish they would. I love it. Especially Commit A Crime.
Hippopotamus - Sparks
Stunningly good set. Edith Piaf (Said It Better Than Me) is one of their greatest ever tracks as far as I'm concerned.
Also..
Dirk Wears White Sox – Adam & the Ants
Safe As Milk – Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
The Nation's Favourite Carpenters Songs – The Carpenters
The Sun, Moon & Herbs – Dr John
Remedies – Dr John
Dope On Drugs - Dope
New Energy - Four Tet
S/T - Fujiya & Miyagi
Phantom Radio – Mark Lanegan Band
They Were Wrong, So We Drowned – Liars
TFCF – Liars
The Correct Use Of Soap – Magazine
Magnetic Seasons – Mugstar
Tanx – T.Rex
Deutsche Elektronische Musik 3: Experimental German Rock & Electronic Music 1971-81 – V/A
Sonic Truth (Uncut) – V/A
Analogue Creatures Living On An Island – Immersion
Red Barked Tree - Wire
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