Claire Brown’s Top 25 Albums of 2019
If you don’t know many of these, you’re probably over the age of 25.
Claire Brown
Claire Brown is a writer and a total music nerd. She has been writing for MMC since 2018.
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ALBUM REVIEW: BROCKHAMPTON Hugs It out on ‘GINGER’
A minimalist meditation from the young hip-pop crew.
ALBUM REVIEW: King Gizzard Goes Full Metal Jacket
‘Infest the Rats’ Nest’ is another epic chapter on the Gizzverse.
ALBUM REVIEW: Black Dresses Come Out to Play on ‘Love And Affection for Stupid Little Bitches’
With their third release of 2019, the experimental duo has finally begun to garner some much deserved attention.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Weatherday’s ‘Come In’ is an Instant Lo-Fi Classic
The mysterious Swedish artist may have made the next ‘Twin Fantasy’.
Hidden Gems: Sweet Trip’s ‘velocity:design:comfort.’
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ALBUM REVIEW: Peppa Pig’s First Album is One Wild Ride
A dark and harrowing listen from the beloved children’s show character.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Black Midi’s ‘Schlagenheim’ is a Promising Start
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ALBUM REVIEW: Denzel Curry Forgot to Try on ‘ZUU’
The South Florida sensation attempts to freestyle another masterpiece, and fails.
ALBUM REVIEW: Empath Makes Experimental Listenable on ‘Active Listening: Night on Earth’
The Philly band makes psychedelic noise punk reminiscent of Sonic Youth, Fiery Furnaces and Deerhunter.
ALBUM REVIEW: Nots’ ‘3’ Is Paint-By-Numbers Post-Punk
The Memphis post-punk outfits’ third LP is a generic example of today’s legitimately interesting post-punk revival.
Say It Ain’t So: Weezer’s Blue Album Turns 25
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ALBUM REVIEW: Rico Nasty and Kenny Beats Blow Their Tops on ‘Anger Management’
Trap’s most exciting duo loses their temper – in a good way – on their full-length collaboration.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Kero Kero Bonito’s ‘Time ‘n’ Place’ is a Spectacular Departure
The London trio comes through with a wild, genre-defying release.
ALBUM REVIEW: BROCKHAMPTON Just Keeps Getting Better on ‘iridescence’
It’s hard to imagine anybody not loving this album.
ALBUM REVIEW: Aphex Twin’s ‘Collapse EP’ Has Something For Everyone
Richard D. James can do no wrong. But we already knew that.
ALBUM REVIEW: Travis Scott’s ‘Astroworld’ is One Hell of a Ride
Proof that Trap can lend itself to the album format.
ALBUM REVIEW: All Bets Are Off on Denzel Curry’s ‘TA13OO’
The most innovative and artful trap record you’ve ever heard.
ALBUM REVIEW: Body/Head’s ‘The Switch’ Will Give You Goosebumps
Kim Gordon and Bill Nace build beckoning experimental soundscapes.
ALBUM REVIEW: Busdriver ‘Electricity Is on Our Side’ is The Perfect Art Rap Package
A challenge for the mind but a treat for the ears.
ALBUM REVIEW: John Coltrane’s Classic Quartet Shines Once More on ‘Both Directions at Once’
A stunning snapshot of some of jazz’s all-time greats at their peak.