Best Albums of 2017

[MartinStoichkov]

Hello guys! 

A quarter of the way through 2017 already (I know!) - and already 2017 has some outstanding albums under its belt. I'd love to hear what your picks are!

Here's a template for sharing!

• Album name 
• Artist name
• Release date (optional)
• Some words for the release (optional)
• Album link
• Your pick for the best song 

Album name: Locations: USA 

Artist: The Jazz Jousters

Release date: 23 February 2017 

This is the 5th session of The Jazz Jousters Locations series. 

In this session, they decided to pick up music from jazz musicians from USA and to make instrumentals in their own style. The unique thing in the album is that they used jazz sounds from the 60's. The main focus is on the piano sounds, blended with chillhop like sounds. The result is awesome! 

spotify:album:6Zq6m7EkUwjnflDkkJYCnO 

My best pick is:

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[crematedman]

@MartinStoichkov brilliant dude!

Album name: Freedays

Artist: Tall Tall Trees

Freedays is an explorative fusion of indie pop and folk, from an artist that has toured with the inimitable Kishi Bashi. His fantastic banjo percussion instrument is to die for, as are some of the intricate, quirky pieces he puts together on the album.

spotify:album:3zvmNI9ts6VU4ejGOyEdoV

My pick: Being there

[MartinStoichkov]

Great choice man! 

Enjoyed your best pick

This dude looks pretty much like Zach Galifianakis in this photo haha! 

[crematedman]

@MartinStoichkov he sure does! XD wonderful music too - the definition of lumbersexual is an understatement

[Jack]

Nice thread, lads. Here's my two-bob's worth on the subject...

• 'Brutalism'
• Idles
• 10th March 2017

It's finally (nearly) here... Idle's debut is going to be brutal, sickening, and loud. This band have been building up a LOT of traction over here in the UK, with some solid press behind them.

I saw this band last night in my hometown, and they killed it. Here's my favourite single which will be on the record. Make sure you spin the album when Friday comes round!

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[PilotAC]

Good idea!

• Album name: Anomie
• Artist name: Violet Cold
• Release date: 1st March 2017
• After releasing my favourite album of 2016, one-man-band Emin Guliyev has hit another home run with this ambient/black metal mixture of beauty! It's very well-produced and really does make you feel like you're in another world. It's aggressive and beautiful at the same time.
• Album link: https://open.spotify.com/album/58VkYUmTfWXFfpPJB5U3q2
• My pick for the best song is She Spoke of Her Devastation, It starts off with some lovely ambient guitar leads full of reverb and delay, which eventually gives way to some wonderfully emotive distorted guitars and vocals, marvellous!

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[Jack]

Solid choice, @PilotAC. Real hints of Post Rock in there, too! I'll be sure to check out more from Violet Cold.

Here's another of my favourites so far in 2017. 

• 'Why Love Now'
• Pissed Jeans
• 24th February 2017
• Pennsylvania's greatest offering up another brutal, bludgeoning record of hardcore noise. For those who love Drive Like Jehu, The Jesus Lizard, Arab On Radar, USA Nails, and all that noisy goodness.
• https://open.spotify.com/album/5s9cuTPQ3WNBJBKxxiGN2w
• So many good tunes, but here's the staple minute-and-a-half banger.

spotify:track:0Rz4iqRlonYGJta8xQEF66:small

[crematedman]

@Jack Outstanding picks!

Volcano, by Temples

Top candidates for 'born at the wrong time', the much anticipated return of British rockers Temples in 'Volcano' is a classy and fun contribution to neo-psychadelic rock and a testament to legends of the genre the Move and The Beatles.

spotify:track:3sXN1njv29NFxI3oHnqc1W

My pick: spotify:track:14phTOrPCGZXIV20cj4MvG

[rossi1911]

Album name: The Search For Everything - Wave One

Artist name: John Mayer

Release date: 20 January 2017

Album link: https://open.spotify.com/album/5GkyQHN2jO9L05VV0gBnGH?context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A5GkyQHN2jO9L05VV0gBn...

Your pick for the best songs:
https://open.spotify.com/track/1CdEcheLJU6SgxnbFEj2WX?context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A5GkyQHN2jO9L05VV0gBn...

https://open.spotify.com/track/2ZrIGSO7RUz0Di1QrrqiI9?context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A5GkyQHN2jO9L05VV0gBn...

[rossi1911]

I forgot to put the Wave 2.

Album name: The Search For Everything - Wave Two

Artist name: John Mayer

Release date: 24 February 2017

Some words for the release: The Search For Everything full edition will be released on 24 March 2017 which will include all tracks from Wave 1, Wave 2, and additional 4 tracks.

Album link: https://open.spotify.com/album/0i6oIJ53snlnCd7f2J5dJy

Your pick for the best song: https://open.spotify.com/track/3pdWCmUno1bWzYIdYwoiMM?context=spotify%3Auser%3Arossi1911%3Acollectio...

[BenitoKCM]

* Yours Conditionally

* Tennis

* March 10, 2017

My pick:

[crematedman]

'Hot Thoughts' by Spoon

Spoon, indie darlings from Austin, Texas, released their ninth studio album this year. Let this be a lesson to the genre - taking risks still pays off!

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My pick:

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[crematedman]

@MartinStoichkov Another dope release

'landmark', by Hippo Campus

Bringing maturity to the sound of their previous work, landmark is a vibrant and playful album, if not inventive. Fans of Bombay Bicycle Club will love it ^_^

spotify:album:6w11yCRu1l5MPwTSlFmysm

My pick: spotify:track:2mfynHLm15ZOP91gWIUybL

[user-removed]

Human, by Rag'n'Bone Man

An amazing voice, a beautiful collection of sounds and rhythms that will catch you from the first track to the last. 

Album link: 

Best Song: 

[crematedman]

'Now That The Light Is Fading' by Maggie Rogers

Maggie Rogers exploded in the latter half of 2016 for good reason. With the release of 'Now That The Light Is Fading', nothing has changed - beautiful, playful pop.

spotify:album:6emUsSQtDzy6NNXI5kxcIw

My pick: 

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[blackfrancis]

I love this thread, thank you for starting it! Here is my pick:

• Kissing Is A Crime - Self-Titled
• Release date: March 24, 2017 
• Album Link: spotify:album:2rhTsdLsnFNjy0rGo95QH0
• Best song: https://open.spotify.com/track/0l2ndUFoEvZaBDjEemFMtR

[blackfrancis]

Awesome album!

[user-removed]

@Beatbop123 just listening right now! I'll let you know. 😁

[Gibtits]

Jardin

Gabriel Garzon-Montano

Pure cute RnB grooves. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/2QOHDRyYNRXqfNvcYWYIjX

Best Track: Sour Mango

[Gibtits]

Mistakes That Nature Made

The Khanz

Mixed bag of bangers. From synth pop - groovey indie rock - dark ballad

https://open.spotify.com/album/6M4CyabqCQBYcg71h8IO4t

Favourite Track:  Wolves