Albums of 2026

[liebzz]

I listened to the Paul McCartney album this morning, and while I probably immediately enjoyed half the songs and knew I needed more time with it, I will admit I was underwhelmed as compared to the hype. It’s a good album, but I need more time before I am totally sold.

Which McCartney album is the most recent where you wouldn't say the same thing?

McCartney III and New off the top of my head

Huh...

Admittedly it’s been a long time since I heard those albums, so it’s based on pure memory.

[epilogue]

I listened to the Paul McCartney album this morning, and while I probably immediately enjoyed half the songs and knew I needed more time with it, I will admit I was underwhelmed as compared to the hype. It’s a good album, but I need more time before I am totally sold.

Which McCartney album is the most recent where you wouldn't say the same thing?

McCartney III and New off the top of my head

Huh...

Admittedly it’s been a long time since I heard those albums, so it’s based on pure memory.

I gotcha. No worries. I'm glad you liked those records. I wish I had liked them more, TBH.

I listened to McCartney III once and then completely forgot it existed. St. Vincent is even on that thing (I think?) and genuinely have no idea how that song goes.

I think the last McCartney record that I fully enjoyed was like... Flaming Pie? Maybe? Or wait, when was Driving Rain? That was after right, so I think that one.

[zeb]

This Boards of Canada record is nice.

[i got bugs]

Also I quite enjoyed the new Kurt Vile - yes chill - Holiday OKV, Chance to Bleed, Rock o’ Stone, 99 BPM, and Zoom 97 are immediate favorites. I feel like as always, the more listens and fall into that space (stream of consciousness stoner ramble) the better it gets

Listened today and I kinda think it's his best album

[liebzz]

If not the, among his best for sure.

[Ms Harmless]

I've only given it one very sleepy listen this morning but the new Death Cab seems really good

[LoathedVermin72]

Two new Interpol songs dropping on the 9th. I haven't enjoyed much of their post-Carlos output, but I've heard some live footage of "See out Loud" and thought it sounded pretty encouraging, so hoping for the best.

[Ello Sailor]

[BurtReynolds]

[LoathedVermin72]

Chat Pile’s new album is called Who Loves the Sun. Out September 4th. First single tomorrow.

[VinylGuy]

New Vince Staples was not what i was expecting. Way too much rock and pop so far, i havent finished it yet

[Teeeeeekay]

Damn. Was looking forward to sitting through this one. Vince is one I still follow.

[Teeeeeekay]

Twin Peaks - Live In Chicago
Natural Child - Wooden
Sierra Ferrell - Live at Third Man Records
White Fence - Orange

Good stuff from this year.

[LoathedVermin72]

Two new Interpol songs dropping on the 9th. I haven't enjoyed much of their post-Carlos output, but I've heard some live footage of "See out Loud" and thought it sounded pretty encouraging, so hoping for the best.

New album This Mirror Weighs a Ton on August 28th.

[zeb]

New music from Jack White, Chat Pile, Osees, Ty Segall and Eddy Current Suppression Ring has got me feelin' fine.

[zeb]

Good chance that there's a new Julia Jacklin record this year.

[Ms Harmless]

second Converge album released this year is good stuff

[Ms Harmless]

oh! and a new Cult of Luna single on Friday, I love them so I'm excited

[epilogue]

I Got Bugs will be thrilled to hear that the new Lizzo album doesn't totally work for me.

But I've only listened once, so...

[zeb]

I'm deep into the new record from Jesse Welles and it's a pearler.

https://blurredculture.com/jesse-welles ... le-review/