Deerhunter - Rainwater Cassette Exchange (2009)

 

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I try my hardest to keep up with Cox and Company. I enjoy their antics, how weird their interviews are, and the chill sometimes drony, always catchy tunes. Besides their debut, this is the record I reach for the most when I get a good ole fashion Deerhunter hankering. This is a great bike riding record.

Rainwater Cassette Exchange

The Dodos - Beware of the Maniacs (2006)

 

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San Francisco's The Dodo's debut effort is still my go-to in their catalog. I like the fuller sound they drifted towards in their more recent efforts, however I just love the feel of this set. The music and vocals just blend so well together. It's just these 2 dudes in a room, jamming the fuck out, and occasionally having a guest play the trumpet. Grab this, be kind to your neighbors, and wash you fucking hands. 

Beware of the Maniacs

Allah-las - Allah-las (2012)

 

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Fuzzy psych surfer vibes all over this record. Their self-titled effort offers a dozen sun drenched beach tunes. It's pretty welcoming during these months, when it stops snowing long enough to clear the roads, before it starts again. The production is fantastic, no doubt due to Waterhouse and his love of dated analog equipment. Take this for a spin right after you shovel the walkway. 

Allah-las

Shakey Graves - Roll the Bones (2011)

 

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Every few years you'll come across an album that speaks to you on a level that you can't quite explain. You'll carry it around with you, visiting it less and less as time goes on, but it's always there when you need it most. That's how I feel about Roll the Bones. I've been jamming this for the better half of 10 years. It jammed packed full of folksy blues, country tinged almost love songs with just the right amount of cynicism that'll keep pulling you back in for more. Visit his page and explore a bit. He's grown as an artist and musician since this effort, however this is still my all time favorite.

Roll the Bones

Timber Timbre - Hot Dreams (2014)

 

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There's nothing more pleasing then cruising at night with the sounds of this album drifting out of your speakers. It has some interesting freak-out moments, some spooky psych, and a whole lot of rock 'n' roll. I'm obsessed with the title track and the horns. They create a lot of tension on what could only be described as a twisted love song. Get this, dim the lights, and take that trip.

Hot Dreams

Tame Impala - The Slow Rush (2020)

 

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Tame Impala's forth effort is filled with super lush pop tunes that'll keep you moving all day. This dude has been on top for over a decade and can honestly do no wrong. The Slow Rush is a beautiful reminder of the summer[s] ahead and that everything will be okay. 

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Headdress - Turquoise (2008)

 

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About a decade ago I used to carry around one of those 6th Gen iPod Nano's. The little one with the screen and a measly 32gb to cram in all of the necessary records you needed to get through the workweek. So whatever made the cut and sync to the device actually meant something to you. Headdress was the one groups that always made the cut. This is a straight-up hazy ass smoke filled slow burning record. I easily listened to this at least once a day everyday in the summer of 2010. I highly recommend giving Turquoise a spin. Works best at early morning/late evening.

Turquoise