chuck p My eighth favorite album of 2026.

cinnamondestroyer Brown vinyl finally made it to the USA! To describe them in a familiar Aussie setting, let's say it sounds like the 1st LP by THE CHURCH (guitars that chime and crunch, same vocal range as Kilbey), and the couple INXS songs I like a lot (Don't Change, One Thing)(w/ sax!) w/ a touch of DIED PRETTY art rock. Great songwriting, excellent lyrics, the band is tight and the best things about strong 80s bands are present in 26! Melodic playful bass, tom-happy drums, new wavey beats. Fcking killer! Favorite track: Learn to Hate.

fintang20 Bang! The rock gods must have been in a good mood. Station model violence are something else. Phenomenal songs, phenomenal album. Thanks guys. Seriously good music. Favorite track: Learn to Hate.

strangedisciple Whole thing slaps. Would also love to hear them do a full album like the second half of Darling.

gulfcoastfishman Your on the right path. A few great mentors to share your vision with might be MNNQNS from France , Temples from the UK and MCC from Sweden , and Manic Street Preachers to test your skills . Unfortunately the number one rule is there is no plan B. That hurdle is sometimes the hardest , or the easiest. 🤘

Gojira Blume soundtrack to turn 40 to Favorite track: Patron Saint of Pale.

jazzica00 Ethereal vibes and weird time signatures? Yeah that's American Football. Favorite track: Man Overboard.

noozii A wonderfully playful yet melancholic album Favorite track: No Soul to Save.

ok1aga Ms pac man has to be the weirdest shit I’ve heard and I lowk love it Favorite track: MS. PAC MAN.

Dan Curhan It's not metal (gasp!) but this is artistry that I fully appreciate - completely unfettered, charting her own path, and delightfully unpredictable without losing accessibility. A really enjoyable record.

Eliud Vazquez You know that animated gif of Charlie XCX of her strutting into a room saying "bumping that!" ? That's me listening to this album. Favorite track: MY TYPE.