Album of the Month - February 2022

[blutarsky]

On this day in 1967 the Beatles recorded A Day In The Life, in 1972 David Bowie launched the Ziggy Stardust tour, in 1973 Elton Joh n had his first no 1 album, in 1997 Blur released Blur, in 2004 Diana Ross was sentenced to two days in prison for drink driving and in 2022 @blutarskydecided to launch the eFests album of the month for February 2022 competition. 

Last month I'd not listened to many albums and used the thread for recommendations and crammed in some last minute listening. Others said the same. This month lets get ahead of that and use the thread for discussion throughout the month. 

Voting window for your top 3 opens on February 25th and closes on March 4th. 

Edited February 10, 2022 by blutarsky

[zahidf]

Black Country new road seems very likely to be up there 

[Miyn]

I mean, Black Country, New Road have just released the greatest album of the decade, which kind of makes it the best album of the year, and therefore the best album of February 2022.

I'm also excited for caroline's debut coming out February 25th, loved each of the singles so far.

The new Animal Collective album has been pretty good as well.

[kingcrawler]

After a fairly slow January, this has the potential to be an incredibly strong month. My top three from last week is already stronger than my January one and that’s before we’ve even got to the likes of Beach House, Big Thief, Metronomy, Gang of Youths, Caroline etc.

[blutarsky]

New Florence and The Machine was out last Friday. Currently listening - very on brand but so far missing the 2-3 bangers it would need to make it worth repeat listening. It's missing a Dog Days are Over, Kiss With A Fist, Ship To Wreck etc joyous sing-a-long belter. 

[the wonderwhy]

2 minutes ago, blutarsky said:

New Florence and The Machine was out last Friday. Currently listening - very on brand but so far missing the 2-3 bangers it would need to make it worth repeat listening. It's missing a Dog Days are Over, Kiss With A Fist, Ship To Wreck etc joyous sing-a-long belter. 

That’s just a compilation album 

[Punksnotdead]

Stacked month for me after a barren January - apart from the magnificent BCNR last week, I have new Frank Turner, Big Thief and Sea Power to look forward to. Oof, it's gonna be an expensive month!

[blutarsky]

2 hours ago, the wonderwhy said:

That’s just a compilation album 

Oh yeah - missed that - I wouldn't know album tracks. Why release a compilation of lesser known songs? 

[the wonderwhy]

2 minutes ago, blutarsky said:

Oh yeah - missed that - I wouldn't know album tracks. Why release a compilation of lesser known songs? 

Not sure but she had another one out the week before - which has now disappeared - with all the songs themed around water (this one you've been listening to seems to have some sort of 'haunted' vibe). All very curious. 

[Graphic Design Pete]

4 hours ago, the wonderwhy said:

That’s just a compilation album 

Ah yes my favourite Florence + The Machine album, The Best of Florence + The Machine.

[zahidf]

1. Black Country new road

2. Sea power

3. Big thief

[blutarsky]

Despite my best intentions, I still didn’t listen to many albums. Cue 3-4 days of listening to everything people suggest in here. 
 

F+M single dropped on Friday I think @Graphic Design Pete

[FloorFiller]

1. Black Country, New Road

2. Big Thief

3. Spoon

[NoBuses]

Bakar and BC,NR both very good

[deebeedoobee]

Life have a new album out on Tuesday.  Saw them live a few months ago, they were really rather good.

Edited February 27, 2022 by deebeedoobee
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[Punksnotdead]

My top 3 for the month is one of the easiest decisions ever for me, although the order is not so easy. It seems ridiculous to say so early in the year, but these three could easily be my top 3 albums at the end of the year:

1. BCNR - Ants from up there 

2. Sea Power - Everything was forever 

3. Frank Turner - FTHC

Unlucky Shovels & Rope and Big Thief, any other month you'd have been in the top 3 - incredible month!

[Funkyfairy!]

Frank Turner - FTHC and going to get Gang of Youths on vinyl  this week 

[rivalschools.price]

Three great albums here, good month all

round.

1, Korn - Requiem

2, Yard Act- The Overlord

3, Zeal and Ardor- Zeal and Ardor

Spent all month listening to these so I haven’t even started to listen to Rolo Tomassi yet.

[benali]

1. Rat Heart Ensemble - A Blues

2. Huerco S - Plonk

3. Raum - Daughter

So much good electronic music right now. An exceptional month really.

Outside of these the caroline is my favourite although I only listened to it for the first time today and it may have made the top 3 with more listens.

[Let Me Entertain You]

Black Country, New Road.

[a6l6e6x]

1. Bad omens - Theres a couple of dud songs in there but the good ones make up for it

2. Frank Turner - his best album to date imo

3. Zeal and ardor - digging their sound big time 

[OnlyRevolutions]

1. Beach House

2. Animal Collective

3. Bakar

 

[the wonderwhy]

1. Black Country New Road

2. Big Thief 

3. Beach House 

[SpencerF]

Black Country, New Road by far imo. 'The Place Where He Inserted The Blade' might be one of the best songs I've heard in a long time.

[PDAD]

1. Black Country, New Road 

2. Big Thief

3. Sasami

Also really enjoyed Nordic Giants, Beach House, Holodrum, Animal Collective and Mitski ...all of them would have made top 3 in most other months.