Hi @Jpgchief, my favorite album from this year is probably Dead Star by King Buffalo:
https://open.spotify.com/album/61xzWO2b7xmrvLm4C3M36t?si=Dm3UjR1MSWmDCvQTCr1MFg
King Buffalo’s hypnotic groove and atmosphere on Dead Star always takes me on a pleasant journey. Dead Star's dynamic song structures and diverse range of musical influences (the album "basks in elements of ambient drone, space rock, prog, mantra-style heavy and synthesizer soundtracking, as well as the bluesy, classic riffing and creative urgency that has underscored their particular style," according to King Buffalo's website) really seem to push the boundaries of modern psychedelic/stoner rock. I also like how the synths play a more integral role here than on previous releases by King Buffalo, as I think they sound really cool.
In addition, I have particularly enjoyed listening to these three albums that were released this year as well, for which I have saved at least three tracks to my library:
Elder – Omens:
https://open.spotify.com/album/5bsWvIa3jrWZtWtcn58UBl?si=HqOfsQzpS2GbfIHwqYSuWw
Omens, like King Buffalo’s Dead Star, features more noticeable synths than on Elder’s previous releases, and I really like how they sound. Also, as with King Buffalo’s Dead Star, Elder’s progressive tendencies are quite evident on this 2020 release, and one of the tracks (“In Procession”) from Omens is currently in Spotify’s Prog Rock playlist. Like most other Elder songs that I’ve listened to, I always seem to enjoy hearing the epic melodies and riffs on the tracks from Omens.
Causa Sui – Szabodelico:
https://open.spotify.com/album/5feZyWjv5ToB9NEK6KbDfU?si=tNuITrrgSP6oF6vpHFbvYg
Inspired by the music of Hungarian jazz guitarist Gabor Szabo, Szabodelico is another of my favorite albums from this year. It sounds like relaxing, contemplative psychedelic rock with a noticeable jazz influence (and is entirely lyricless, Causa Sui being an instrumental band). While I sometimes miss the fuzz guitar tone present in some of their previous work, I really enjoy the calm, reflective atmosphere on this album.
Dopelord – Sign of the Devil:
https://open.spotify.com/album/0OAUdYp4p60l5C4mfNZMMk?si=yHCClXLnQh6s9KdR4xeBZA
Sign of the Devil is the 2020 release that I have listened to the most this year, according to last.fm. It’s pretty straightforward stoner/doom metal, one of my favorite genres of music. The sound manages to capture a feeling that is dark and bleak, yet also psychedelic; I really enjoy this atmosphere that Dopelord creates, as well as the heavy bass and fuzz guitar tones.
Cheers!
AdamDamonSpotify Star
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