We’ve arrived at the top 2/3 of my top 30 albums of 2021. Who made the cut? Read on!
#20: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard – Butterfly 3000
Released without any singles dropped beforehand, and made via e-mail between the bandmates during lockdown, Butterfly 3000 is one of KGATLW‘s best in a while. It blends electro beats with their masterful microtones and psych riffs, and would it be a “best of” list without at least one KGATLW record?
#19: CHAI – Wink
These ladies can do no wrong. Each album from them is a delight, and Wink adds some really fun electro and dance cuts to their repertoire. “Ping Pong” was one of my favorite singles of the year.
#18: Squid – Bright Green Field
2021 was another good year for post-punk, and these Brits put out a solid record of it that included hints of prog-rock. It has plenty of sharp lyrics and angular guitars, as you’d want from such an album.
#17: A Place to Bury Strangers – Hologram
A new lineup and a new EP? Yes, APTBS came back from the pandemic with new members and this sharp EP covering topics such as loss, perseverance, and communication. There’s also plenty of their trademark distortion and flattening sound.
#16: Gustaf – Audio Drag for Ego Slobs
This is one of the best post-punk records of the year. Gustaf’s lyrics are funny and biting, and their chords and beats are absolutely intriguing. You’ll love this band within moments of just one song.
Who’s in the top 15 of last year? You’ll learn tomorrow!
Keep your mind open.
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