demlet A genuinely stunning album. It begs, almost demands, to be heard in its entirety. There's a cumulative effect that's hard to explain – an induced nostalgia for a time and place that never really was, a heartache for a person who only ever existed in a dream. It's a masterpiece.

Piroktecnia Salvou minha vida.

thas2s This album proved to me that Cindy Lee is the most talented / exciting guitarist and project of the decade. This album really does feel like flegel has fully stepped into the persona of Cindy Lee, forgoing a lot of the production of previous albums that were more akin to stuff on women. “Diamond Jubilee” is a musical journey by the artist Cindy Lee, not Patrick flegel. ITS PERFECT! Favorite track: 24/7 Heaven.

cnefdt Aldous really is something special. These songs stick with you.

Ben Van Bonn As a long-term Aldous Harding fanatic, this is where I would recommend starting. Good luck converting people with Swell Does the Skull.

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For a favorite track, gotta go with What Am I Gonna Do?

K.K. When sound is greater than meaning, every sound means something. Most played of the year so far! Favorite track: Venus in the Zinnia.

sig Intimate and unique. Crunch it up in your finest pair of headphones. Favorite track: Passion Babe.

nowideau After the crossover appeal of Designer, I didn't warm initially to Warm Chris's more insular sound. Contra the title, the stripped down approach sounded like an artist retreating into the distance, kind of stand-offish. But I now think it's the opposite. Warm Chris is a remarkably brave record, both vulnerable and confident in its melodic idiosyncrasies. It asks to be loved...no, it KNOWS it will be loved on its own terms, terms enough to make it one of the year's best.

Joshua White otherworldly but approachable. I keep coming back Favorite track: Leathery Whip.

Snowmeh this album is like alysa liu: equal parts whimsy & full send Favorite track: Dior.

polaridia the sweetest little album you'll ever hear. like a noisy, retro electronic hug. Favorite track: Shady.

sellingaim Credits are rolling while the sun sets on the horizon Favorite track: Dior.