2021 happened, or so we think? The music came every week, giving us a way to distill the dark and prepare to start anew. Below is a playlist of the best 25 albums of the year and some words on the musical artists who captured my attention.
Musical Highlights of 2021: Cassandra Jenkins majestic swirls, as they weaved across dynamic words. Weather Station’s thought provoking lyrics and the world that she brought to us. Genesis Owusu’s splash of rhythm and ability to make us sit down and dance. Squid’s sci-fi avalanche, that angst and post-punk movement. Tyler, the Creator’s inventive ways of expressing honesty and prowess. Snail Mail’s decidedly raw ability to rock.
These artists almost made the cut: Parannoul, Hand Habits, Wolf Alice, Xenia Rubinos, and Ada Lea. Don’t let these inspiring people go unheard!
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2HP6wqGrxVxTzGeGVMJOyg?si=QRMHzLF5S8-N99HAo1v8pg
25. Eau De Bonjourno – Bernice
24. HEY WHAT – Low
23. Juno – Remi Wolf
22. Don’t Go Tellin’ Your Mama – Topaz Jones
21. Vulture Prince – Arooj Aftab
20. DEACON – serpentwithfeet
19. Any Shape You Take – Indigo De Souza
18. Fatigue – L’Rain
17. Sound Ancestors – Madlib
16. Heaux Tales – Jazmine Sullivan
15. Jubilee – Japanese Breakfast
14. Sling – Clairo
13. For My Mama And Anyone Who Look Like Her – McKinley Dixon
12. I know I’m Funny Haha – Faye Webster
11. Valentine – Snail Mail
10. A Beginner’s Mind – Sufjan Stevens
9. For the first time – Black Country, New Road
8. WEIGHT OF THE WORLD – Maxo Kream
7. Sometimes I Might Be Introvert – Little Simz
6. Animal – LUMP
5. Smiling with No Teeth – Genesis Owusu
4. Ignorance – Weather Station
3. Bright Green Field – Squid
2. CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST – Tyler, The Creator
- An Overview on Phenomenal Nature – Cassandra Jenkins