Chaz comes through with a cute, catchy, and colorful little concept album. MAHAL by Toro y Moi
Shunka Ryougen bursts at the seams with experimentation, eclecticism, and social commentary that, if not always successful, are still commendable.
A gorgeous (arguably greater) companion to And Nothing Hurt. Everything Was Beautiful by Spiritualized
Omnium Gatherum functions as a nice, if rather uneven, retrospective on what makes King Gizz such a force in rock music today. Omnium Gatherum by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
Backed by quality production from both Pharrell and Ye, Push delivers a solid follow-up to DAYTONA.
If you’re looking for a straightforward—sometimes even catchy—old school death metal album, Undeath’s got you covered. It's Time…To Rise From the Grave by Undeath
There are respectable creative risks taken on Famously Alive, but some of them end up sounding surprisingly derivative for GT. Famously Alive by Guerilla Toss
Daniel Rossen’s solo debut stands taller than many Grizzly Bear albums, which is saying something. You Belong There by Daniel Rossen
Ramona Park is both a more thorough and inconsistent exploration of the themes and sounds of Vince’s self-titled album.