If It's Too Loud...

Another busy week... Artist : Jordie Lane Album : GLASSELLLAND Quick Description : Aussie Americana. Why You Should Listen : This is sneaky great. Overall Thoughts : My favorite of the week, and unexpected at that. Judging an album by its cover is a bad idea, because this gave the appearance of another roots effort without anything setting it apart. It's very, very different than that - there is a very direct, very determined attitude that goes along with this that just grabbed me, and songs like "black diamond" and "America" show that Lane is on a whole different level. Recommendation : Do not miss this one. Artist : Colleen Green Album : Casey's Tapes/Harmontown Loops Quick Description : A reissue plus from an indie favorite. Why You Should Listen : Colleen Green remains one of the more interesting listens out there. Overall Thoughts : Okay, I’ll say it: I think Colleen Green is making some of the best music on the indie scene right now....

With a pretty busy week, we're going to make this a two-parter this week. Album of the Week : Artist : clipping. Album : Splendor and Misery Quick Description : The science fiction rap opera you didn't know you were waiting for. Why You Should Listen : This is an "experimental rap" group that includes Daveed Diggs from Hamilton fame. Overall Thoughts : I actually first got exposed to clipping. via their Song Exploder episode, and I really liked "Work Work," so a new album? I'm on board. This is far from what I'd call an easy album, but it's absolutely unlike much/most of what we're hearing in this genre lately. Some sci-fi storytelling, some political content, some great lyrics and delivery. It's the total package. Even if you're not into rap/hip-hop, this is really a required listen this week, as there's something different and special here, and it's likely to get more attention with Diggs's rise to fame....