music that i think is good

my favourite album of 2023. its got everything. the whole thing is so confident, fully realised and self assured, it’s very hard not to love it. the opening 4 tracks tell you exactly what you’re in for. brash, obnoxious licks, buttery smooth grooves, lush harmonies, unreal vocals. and the production is great, obviously. 3D Country feels timeless, joyous, endless; i am yet to find anyone who doesn’t like it. even the weird bits.

Joshua Burnside is probably my favourite artist of all time. all of his albums are well worth a listen, but this latest LP is pretty damn tasty. there’s a base of tradition at the core that makes it feel like you’ve surely heard all these songs before, but no, he’s just that good at writing tunes. it’s about time, trees, tories, love, loss, birth and death. every song just hits the spot, production and instrumentation are top notch. no matter what mood you’re in, this album will compliment it perfectly.

the boys are back in town with yet another belter of an album. properly fun, shouty, punky good times paired with some class writing and head bangingly funky instrumentals; basically just another very good viagra boys record. i blast it as loud as i can when walking to work. or when i’m in sainsbury’s. or when i’m driving. or just sitting down staring at a wall. perfect for any occasion.