This month's theme: Each member of the SNMC was tasked with sharing a record released this year that they've been thoroughly enjoying. Let's take a look at what everyone brought...
Modern English - Take Me to the Trees
Self-Released | 2017
Favorite Song:
Come Out of Your Hole
Why did you add this record to your collection:
I've always really enjoyed Modern English, especially in their original 4AD run. Was so impressed with this album - their first with the OG lineup in 30 years - that I had to have it in the collection. The striking artwork was done by acclaimed 4AD designer Vaughan Oliver
Describe this album in one sentence:
Stripped-down, raw-ly produced post-punk - showcasing solid songwriting from a band that millions have heard but perhaps didn't know their name
Alexandra Savior - Belladonna of Sadness
Columbia | 2017
Favorite Song:
'Til You're Mine
Why did you add this record to your collection:
I'm a sucker for the sultry singer-songwriter style. I also swoon over everything Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys / The Last Shadow Puppets) - who co-wrote / co-produced & played on this album - so it was a must-have!
Describe this album in one sentence:
Smoky, cinematic lady-crooning in an old Hollywood lounge warming the crowd up for Lana Del Rey
Japanese Breakfast - Soft Sounds From Another Planet
Secretly Canadian | 2017
Favorite Song:
Machinist
Why did you add this record to your collection:
I already owned the first 3 albums on cassette and really enjoyed her progression as a musician. This album sees even more maturity and skill
Describe this album in one sentence:
Dreamy pop for any day - you need it!
Ride - Weather Diaries
Wichita | 2017
Favorite Song:
Cali
Why did you add this record to your collection:
I will add anything by Ride to my collection. This is an excellent release from my favorite shoegaze band
Describe this album in one sentence:
More killer melodies and beautiful harmonies from the seasoned musicians who helped pioneer the shoegaze sound
The Babe Rainbow - s/t
Flightless | 2017
Favorite Song:
Peace Blossom Boogy
Why did you add this record to your collection:
Nice grooves
Describe this album in one sentence:
Boogy Psych!
Kevin Morby - City Music
Dead Oceans | 2017
Favorite Song:
Come To Me Now
Why did you add this record to your collection:
The production sounds so good on vinyl
Describe this album in one sentence:
"Hi, I'm Psychedelic Sunset aka Sir Grails"
Tei Shi - Crawl Space
Downtown / Interscope | 2017
Favorite Song:
Creep
Why did you add this record to your collection:
Didn't. Jaymz bought it - he buys everything
Describe this album in one sentence:
Chill songs that you can sway to
Helado Negro - Private Energy (Expanded)
Rvng Intl | 2017
Favorite Song:
Runaround
Why did you add this record to your collection:
Heard it being used in end of a TV show, but I can't recall what show, then searched for it all around - and just loved it
Describe this album in one sentence:
Last time you saw your love and had to say goodbye until next time - those feels
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