Albums-Staff Picks
White Denim - World As A Waiting Room
Simon
"This album was written and recorded in 31 days during lockdown between March 18 and April 17 2020 and it's not some basic tat that has been bodged together to capitalise on the situation, it's actually a quality album... but it would be - It's by White Denim. Queen of the Quarantine is the stand out track as it perfectly sums up this odd situation we are all in.”
For fans of King Gizzard, Post Animal
BC Camplight - Shortly After Takeoff
Oli
"For some reason BC Camplight’s last album totally passed me by and I’ve been kicking myself ever since after listening to this. Every song on this is a banger, and there’s all sorts on here that remind me of Brian Wilson, Lou Reed, Air and even a bit of Bowie. 2020 is going to have to pull something special out the bag to topple this from being my album of the year."
Favourite tracks: Cemetery Lifestyle, Shortly After Takeoff, Born To Cruise
Orion Sun – Hold Space For Me
Peter
"Only found out about Orion Sun when she released this album in March and it’s been my perfect soundtrack to the first two months of lockdown. It’s very dreamy! I can’t get enough of the beats and her flow, and the whole space she creates. El Camino is my favourite track but great album through and through."
Favourite track: El Camino
The Murlocs - Manic Candid Episode
Greg
"I stumbled upon this record in April, released in 2019. Neo-psych with a twist of late 60s sun-kissed American rock. Perfect for temperatures in the 20 degrees region and a great soundtrack to play as part of your unlimited exercise workouts."
For fans of King Gizzard, Post Animal
Sleaford Mods - All That Glue
Sam
"Described as a ‘retrospective’ album as opposed to a straight up greatest hits, this record is a combination of remasters, twists on old classics, and unreleased gems. I’d definitely recommend this to anyone for a taste of what Sleaford Mods are about…low fi post-punk beats and pure aggression"
Favourite tracks: McFlurry, Fizzy, Routine Dean, Tweet Tweet Tweet