“[Johnny Blue Skies album Passage Du Desir is], all at once, a stroke of outlaw country genius and a massive, psychedelic vacuum of singer-songwriter reckonings and pensive, concerto swells. I wouldn’t call Passage du Desir a comeback. No, this is a recalibration firing on all cylinders—its only imperfection being that it ends.” – Paste
Man, so much great music has been released over the past two months while I’ve been moving. Seeing as how it was May when I last shared my favorite albums, I’m doing a two-for-one here, an extra-long list.
Here are the albums that provided me with a soundtrack to moving country and setting up shop again in Junely (pronounced “June lie” if ya didn’t know). 😉
Johnny Blue Skies (aka Sturgill Simpson) – Passage Du Desir
This album set me off on a massive Sturgill Simpson kick that I’m still on (see A Sailor’s Guide to Earth). The modern country vibes fit perfectly in the new Carolina diggs.
Common & Pete Rock – The Auditorium Vol. 1
SO GOOOOOOD!
mynameisntjmack – mynameisnt
In my top 10 this year without a doubt. “tryna find my peace and move a lil less angry” 🔥
Oddisee – And Yet Still
musclecars – Sugar Honey Iced Tea!
Bonny Light Horseman – Keep Me on Your Mind/See You Free
Keeping the country-ish vibes going. This double album is really great.
NxWorries – Why Lawd?
Julius Rodriquez – Evergreen
Super jazz album.
Previous Industries – Service Merchandise
I could listen to these dudes rap all day.
Eric Hilton – Out of the Blur
Great ambient album for the morning.
Blanka – Birds
Fantastic jazzy beats here.
JasonMartin & DJ Quik – CHUPACABRA
Joe Goddard – Harmonics
Freeway & Jake One – Stimulus Package 2
RJD2 – Visions Out Of Limelight
Liam Bailey & Blundetto – Heavy Soul
Reggae and dub vibes. I love Liam.
salute – TRUE MAGIC
House jams.
Rakim – G.O.D.’S NETWORK – REB7RTH
Denzel Curry – King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2
I still need to dig into this more, but it’s definitely something that Alex Toussaint would play…an album to flex on.
ARI TSUGI – SIMULTANEITY
Cool jazz vibes.
Bodysync – NUTTY
Super bangin’ house dance music album.
I love discovering new music and hope sharing my finds inspires you to check out something different (and support the artists you love). Happy listening. ✌️
Comments welcome!