These are all Tier 3 showdowns, which means we are getting pretty close! I am considering making short-form videos for these to put up on the TikTok and reel circuit. Just need to have a sustainable format. Thoughts?
Broken Bells – Into the Blue VS. Copeland, King, Cosma,
and Belew – Gizmodrome LIVE!
Copeland, King, Cosma, and Belew – Gizmodrome LIVE!
Although not without flaw, this Gizmodrome record album has
a lot of appeal. As a guy who broke in
his chops in the 80’s, though, I am definitely the target audience.
M83 – Fantasy VS. Adventures of Jet – Part 3:
Coping With Insignificance
Adventures of Jet – Coping With Insignificance
This is a bit of an upset, as I accepted M83 as a next-gen
genius in the 10s and was really looking forward to this release. As great is it is, however, there is no shame
in losing to Adventures of Jet.
Ghost – Meliora VS. 100 Gecs – 10,000 Gecs
Ghost – Meliora
This one was really tough for me, because I think that in
many ways these projects are quite comparable.
Both projects have challenging aspects, but are able to navigate these
challenges with adventurous songwriting and good humor. Meliora wins out on its strong earworm
factor.
Sault – Earth VS. Alvvays – Blue Rev
Alvvays - Blue Rev
Sorry, Sault.
Although Earth is one of my favorites from that 5 album drop you laid on
us last year, Blue Rev is another one that is going to be really tough to
beat. Its post-shoegaze approach to power
pop and compelling songwriting success has provided it with notable staying
power.
Viewer’s Results
Fleetwood Mac – Tusk VS. Sault – Earth
Sault – Earth
Broken Bells – Into the Blue VS. Copeland, King, Cosma, and Belew – Gizmodrome LIVE!
Copeland, King, Cosma, and Belew - Gizmodrome LIVE!
Gunship – Dark All Day VS. Nordic Giants – Build Seas,
Dismantle Suns
Nordic Giants – Build Seas, Dismantle Suns
Ghost – Meliora VS. The Meters – Rejuvenation
The Meters – Rejuvenation
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