Sleeper albums of 2019

[loudnoises]

2019 was a banner year for my music collection, many excellent releases. But there's so much coming out its impossible to catch it all.

What was your favorite sleeper release for 2019?not the big names, the little names, the ones that didn't make the headlines, the ones that get buried in the Playlist threads and don't get airplay outside of the college stations (which you best be tuning into or you're absolutely missing out!).

And yes, just pick one if you can. (Reissues are fine if the original is unobtainium, but that's not what I'm looking for).

 

[Worried Man]

2019 was a banner year for my music collection, many excellent releases. But there's so much coming out its impossible to catch it all.

What was your favorite sleeper release for 2019?not the big names, the little names, the ones that didn't make the headlines, the ones that get buried in the Playlist threads and don't get airplay outside of the college stations (which you best be tuning into or you're absolutely missing out!).

And yes, just pick one if you can. (Reissues are fine if the original is unobtainium, but that's not what I'm looking for).

I'm not sure if she's a big or little name. She's had some attention, for sure. Weyes Blood (aka Natalie Merring) ~ Titanic Rising (Sub Pop)

 

[Mystic]

I'm not sure if she's a big or little name. She's had some attention, for sure. Weyes Blood (aka Natalie Merring) ~ Titanic Rising (Sub Pop)

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Don't know the LP or the gal, but I like the cover art. What's this gal's music like?

 

[Worried Man]

Don't know the LP or the gal, but I like the cover art. What's this gal's music like?

Like a hybrid of dream pop, indie rock, 70s soft rock, George Harrison, Beach Boys (Pet Sounds era), Paul McCartney, Harry Nillson, and other things. Absolutely uplifting even though the themes are rather dark.

 

[Johnno_Oz]

My favourite release for the year, well it was late 2018. The Ocean Party- Oddfellow's Hall.

 

[cipriano]

Mike Adams At His Honest Weight - There Is No Feeling Better

 

[Man in Cave]

Heard this earlier in the 2019 year and liked it. Very retro sounding. I wasn't familiar with La Luz when I bought this. Good stuff.

MIC

 

[4-2-7]

I never once seen anyone mention this record and didn't know of it till I seen it in the store a week ago.
To tell the truth, older big name artist and their new work is really what is a sleeper these days. They are not promoted anymore, never played on the radio and not talked about in youth circles.
Sheryl Crow ‎– Threads
Label:
The Valory Music Co. ‎– VMCSHC100D, Big Machine Label Group LLC ‎– VMCSHC100D JK02
Format:
2 × Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country:
US
Released:
30 Aug 2019
Genre:
Rock
Style:
Pop Rock, Country Rock



Take a look at the credits on this record and all the talent that joined her.
https://www.discogs.com/Sheryl-Crow-Threads/release/14067175

 

[grillebilly]

 

[souljay3]

 

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[55Redneck]

I never once seen anyone mention this record and didn't know of it till I seen it in the store a week ago.
To tell the truth, older big name artist and their new work is really what is a sleeper these days. They are not promoted anymore, never played on the radio and not talked about in youth circles.
Sheryl Crow ‎– Threads
Label:
The Valory Music Co. ‎– VMCSHC100D, Big Machine Label Group LLC ‎– VMCSHC100D JK02
Format:
2 × Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country:
US
Released:
30 Aug 2019
Genre:
Rock
Style:
Pop Rock, Country Rock

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Take a look at the credits on this record and all the talent that joined her.
https://www.discogs.com/Sheryl-Crow-Threads/release/14067175

Thanks Dan, I'll keep an eye out for that one, maybe see if I can find it Tuesday on our weekly trip to the city.

 

[bberkom]

Purple Mountains (Dave Berman of Silver Jews solo album). I love Silver Jews, but this may be his best work. Sadly, he died shortly after it's release.

 

[loudnoises]

Great offerings so far. Keep it up!

 

[4-2-7]

Thanks Dan, I'll keep an eye out for that one, maybe see if I can find it Tuesday on our weekly trip to the city.

Here are two album versions official vids, the Johnny Cash - Redemption Day with him edited in is very cool

 

[Johnny B]

Garcia Peoples! They had two albums out this year and they’re both brilliant. Natural Facts is more indie rock: short, well-written songs. One Step Behind has two songs: the 30-minute title track which starts out similar to a Terry Riley piece and coalesces into another catchy guitar rock piece before taking a few more turns out into the distance. The second song is an 8-minute piano ballad. Great stuff.

To comment on what’s been mentioned: I’ve heard lots of good stuff about both the Weyes Blood and Purple Mountains records and need to check them out. Haven’t heard the Shana Cleveland, but saw her open for the Mountain Goats in the spring. It was a pretty good set, though not my preferred style.