Its not uncommon for Tier 1 albums that get a second chance in Tier 5 to cause upsets due to increased familiarity. That definitely happened with a couple of these showdowns. Read on:
Maria BC - Spike Fields VS. Hildur Guðnadóttir - Saman
Maria BC - Spike Fields
A bit of an upset here. The Spike Fields didn’t really resonate with me last January as a Tier 1 contender, while Saman immediately presented itself as an emotionally charged, if melancholic, exploration of Guðnadóttir’s voice and cello. Increased familiarity, however, has been very kind to The Spike Fields, and when I listened to it in comparison to Saman, it seemed to be an entirely new and rich experience.
St. Vincent - All Born Screaming VS. La Luz - News of the Universe
St. Vincent - All Born Screaming
I really connected with News of the Universe. It has a classic psychedelic vibe, excellent performances, and hooky songwriting. All Born Screaming, however, showcases the eclectic genius of St. Vincent as well as her classic rock singer-songwriter vibe.
Nick Hakim - Cometa VS. Lo Moon - I Wish You Way More Than Luck
Lo Moon - I Wish You Way More Than Luck
Cometa is another Tier 1 album that has grown on me over the past half-year. In many respects, it is the equal of I Wish You More Than Luck. It comes down, then, to personal preference, and I would be less than honest if I claimed that Lo Moon’s Talk Talk meets Hogarth’s Marillion vibe didn’t lodge itself in my nostalgia gland.
Knower - Knower Forever VS. Uniimog - Yfir hafið
Knower - Knower Forever
I really hate this particular decision, because I LOVE the vibe and execution of Yfir hafið. There is something really special, however, about Knower Forever, Many things, actually, including unbelievable musicianship, a defiant vibe, and a self-effacing approach that allows them to dodge criticisms of self-indulgence.
Viewer’s Choice
Maria BC - The Spike Fields VS. Hildur Guðnadóttir - Saman
Hildur Guðnadóttir - Saman
Caroline Rose - The Art of Forgetting VS. La Luz - News of the Universe
La Luz - News of the Universe
Naoki Sato - Godzilla Minus One OST VS. Lo Moon - I Wish You More Than Luck
Lo Moon - I Wish You More Than Luck
Knower - Knower Forever VS. Uniimog - Yfir hafið
Knower - Knower Forever
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