As a follow up to my Q1 list, I figured I’d tackle Q2. This year has already been chock full of impressive, sometimes surprisingly so, releases. And we’re only halfway through! Here’s 10 (11, really) records I couldn’t resist from the last three months–see you again in Q3… –TJ Foster
Runner Up: Bob’s Burgers Music Album (I had to – it’s delightfully silly…)
10. Father John Misty – Pure Comedy
Recommended Track: So I’m Growing Old on Magic Mountain
9. Daydream – Enjoy Nothing
Recommended Track: Bored
8. The Wild Reeds – The World We Built
Recommended Track: Only Songs
7. Dave Depper – Emotional Freedom Technique
Recommended Track: Anytime, Anywhere
6. Lorde – Melodrama
Recommended Track: Supercut
5. New Found Glory – Makes Me Sick
Recommended Track: Call Me Anti-Social
4. Matthew Ryan – Hustle Up Starlings
Recommended Track: Battle Born
3. John Moreland – Big Bad Luv
Recommended Track: No Glory In Regret
2. Paramore – After Laughter
Recommended Track: Fake Happy
1. Jason Isbell – The Nashville Sound
Recommended Track: If We Were Vampires