I was at home a lot this month, using up holiday I needed to take, and also doing a lot of de-cluttering and technical projects around the house. I did listen to a fair bit of new music (as detailed below), but I also ripped around 100 old CDs to my computer, and so much of my fortnight off was sound-tracked by music from the 90s and very early 2000s, which I’d not listened to for the best part of 10 years.
May also saw the unexpected release of the new Radiohead album. I’ve played it a lot, I love it, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone. Also of note was the Rough Trade album of the month by LUH. The music is great, but it’s also the sort of record that you want to just look at – it’s full of interesting artwork, and the sleeve itself is a work of art.
I’d also highly recommend the New Order record. It’s extended versions of last year’s album, but it comes with a download code for the original album so you get a great deal of wonderful music for £9.99. Of course, that means I now have another download code for Music Complete.
I also love the new Car Seat Headrest record. If you’re intrigued then there are a few very good albums available from Bandcamp on a pay-what-you-want basis. I’d recommend How to Leave Town as a representative starting point.
My list for May is:
Radiohead – A Moon Shaped Pool
LUH – Spiritual Songs for Lovers to Sing
James Blake – The Colour in Anything
Julianna Barwick – Will
Cate le Bon – Crab Days
New Order Complete Music (extended versions from last year’s Music Complete)
Drake – Views
Cat Seat Headrest – Teens of Denial
Super Furry Animals – Bing Bong(single_)