The Best Albums I’ve Heard (So Far) in 2016
Fantastic Negrito, The Last Days of Oakland The most powerful album I’ve heard in along time. An epic concept album that takes in the economic divide, gentrification, racism, sexism, and […]
Courage, Gordy Baby
One Canadian’s Thoughts on The Tragically Hip
Keith’s Playlists: My Favorite Songs From 2015
When I assemble my yearly list of top albums (2015 #1-25, #26-50, #51-100), I put a gloss of objectivity on what is essentially a subjective process. But when it comes […]
My Top 100 Albums of 2015: Some Observations
Now that the calculations are complete, the posts are posted, and the tweets are being tweeted, I’ve had some time to sit back and reflect on my top 100 albums […]
My Top Albums of 2015: #25-1 (with commentary)
#25: Viet Cong, Viet Cong A gloomy and dark outing characterized by extensive use of electronic sounds and oddly harmonized vocals. Absolutely mesmerizing. #24: The Tallest Man on Earth, […]
My Top Albums of 2015: #50-26 (with commentary)
#50: Of Monsters and Men, Beneath the Skin Proving that their debut wasn’t a fluke, this Icelandic quintet produced another strong collection of dramatic, melodic folk-rock with some baroque touches. […]
My Top Albums of 2015: #51-100
Ben Caplan, Birds With Broken Wings Algiers, Algiers Lady Lamb, After Public Service Broadcasting, The Race for Space Blitzen Trapper, All Across This Land Aaron Lee Tasjan, In the Blazes […]
