First Listen: New Releases for 20 June 2025
Artist : Tropical Fuck Storm Album : Fairyland Codex Quick Thoughts : Tropical Fuck Storm gives me the feelings a lot of weird, angular indie acts in the early 2000s did in that they're provocative and undefinable and yet compelling no matter what. This new album is more of what I expect, with what might be considered a more polished approach than their previous efforts. Either way, when the songs hit hard they hit hard and I'm glad we have a new album from them. Songs of Note : "Irkandji Syndrome," "Goon Show," "Bloodsport," "Moscovium," "Bye Bye Snake Eyes" Artist : Lukas Nelson Album : American Romance Quick Thoughts : I don't know on first listen whether ditching The Promise of the Real was purposeful, but I do know that this feels more traditionally country than Lukas Nelson's full-band efforts, and songs like "Ain't Done" are truly some of his best work so far. Worth your time. Songs of ...