Fully back on my JoFo bullshit in light of hearing that new Yr Poetry EP. Johnny Foreigner vs Everything is an album that EVERYONE in this thread needs to hear.
my all time fav album. Doesn’t have their biggest anthems but shows the diversity in sound they are able to achieve. You get a little of everything from it. In retrospect the only thing I wish was different was that the skramz version of Johnny Foreigner vs you was the one on the Album as it’s the one I listen to the most. Iconic rework
Holy shit I forgot this even EXISTED until now. My favourite version is probably the Cursed Version from the pre-JFVE EP because I have vivid memories of going to see them in Birmingham months before the album came out and they let the crowd sing this song as their opener and it was the BEST fucking thing.
Khaki Cuffs is defunct effective immediately after troubling information has come to light regarding Sam Greaves. TWs for emotional abuse and physical assault
Got recommended one of their albums a while back and really enjoyed it. Surprised I never heard of them as they are from very near me. Maybe a little before my time sadly.
Have A Good Season Mandancing Oceanator The goalie’s anxiety at the penalty kick Spanish Love Songs Diet Cig Sarah and the Safe Word I’m Glad It’s You Beach Bunny Dogleg
To add on to the above list: Ratboys Owen Retirement Party Bob Nanna Sinai Vessel 2nd Grade Trace Mountains Told Slant Illuminati Hotties Oceanator Soccer Mommy (more indie rock but very good) Anna McClellan (also more indie rock but very good) Maxwell Stern (of Signals Midwest)
a few more Empty Country Gulfer Record Setter Stay Inside Barely Civil I Love Your Lifestyle addy Weave SAME Snarls Thank You, I'm Sorry No Thank You
more post-hardcore but Miss New Buddha (Brian of Westherbox’s new band) put out a fucking stellar record that went p under appreciated on this site and I wanted to shout that out while this convo is going on
New EP from London/Brighton-based ME REX out today, probably emo-adjacent so posting it here. Including the one they released in August because track 3 on there, Tannika Pacts, is #2 on my songs of the year list. FFO Frightened Rabbit, Los Campesinos!, songs with way too many words in them.
I hate being halfway done with year end list and seeing stuff I haven't heard mentioned as essential records from this year
Also this is more indie but since there’s enough crossover here I highly recommend listening to The Baby by Samia. A great debut that came out this year.
I just threw a bunch of these recommended albums into a playlist. Thanks for the suggestions, even though they weren’t meant for me haha.
I know a lot were just mentioned, but if it helps at all, Mandancing and I’m Glad It’s You are in my top 10, maybe top 5.
I feel like this year has been unbelievably stacked in terms of good releases. Excited to make my AOTY list soon. Also everyone should check out the Anjimile, Bartees Strange, and DEHD records too.
I’m sure I’ve got a few highlights that haven’t been mentioned yet. I’ll look over my list and see tomorrow