Favorite Albums of 2022
My favorite records of 2022, featuring albums from Chayla Hope, Work Money Death, Your Old Droog, Pusha T and more.
Daniel Villarreal’s Panamá 77
An homage to the sounds of Villarreal’s youth and vibrant musical present, Panamá 77 is a mesmerizing myriad of instrumental folk-funk sounds and psychedelic jazz textures.
Pusha T’s It’s Almost Dry
Pusha T’s fourth solo album hones his coke raps to razor-sharp perfection.
TIGRIS’ HOP HOP
Exhilarating and organic, HOP HOP continues TIGRIS’ long tradition of Afrodelic funk and Ethio-influenced jazz excellence.
The Weeknd’s Dawn FM
A glorious display of pop prowess that is more style than substance, The Weeknd’s Dawn FM explores mortality and regret through the polished pastiche of the past.
Parquet Courts’ Sympathy for Life
Sympathy For Life continues Parquet Courts transition from punk to dance music, showcasing a continued growth in unexpected directions that makes them one of rock’s most exciting acts.
Collin Miller & The Brother Nature’s A Lesson in Love
Collin Miller & The Brother Nature craft an evocative synthesis of funk, gospel and R&B on their second full-length effort that testifies to the promise of love and a relationship finished, but not fully realized.
Weedie Braimah’s The Hands of Time
Weedie Braimah’s The Hands of Time is fusion music in the truest sense, forging new musical pathways that unite traditions of the African diaspora in their shared history and possibility.
BADBADNOTGOOD’s Talk Memory
An evocative return to the group’s instrumental roots, BADBADNOTGOOD achieve a collective balance and harmony through collaboration on their fifth full-length.