Ghastly City Sleep - Moondrifts: Interesting footnote to my City of Caterpillar deep dive.

The Frogs - It's Only Right and Natural: So bizarre, so worth your time.

Elbow Deep - Bodily Fluids: Some redeeming aspects.

District 9 - Schoolhardknox Revisited: Not the biggest NYHC fan, but this was really great.

Chance, the Rapper - The Big Day: So much here to like.

Bouncing Souls - How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Fantastic melodic punk album.

Bon Iver - i,i: Feels like one long song. Too long.

Arrogant Sons of Bitches - Three Cheers for Disappointment: Jeff Rosenstock is a treasure.

Arrogant Sons of Bitches - This Is What You Get: Not sure if parody or homage. Great either way.

Arrogant Sons of Bitches - Pornocracy: Good framework for an album.

Arrogant Sons of Bitches - Built To Fail: Ska I can believe in.

Mecht Mensch - Acceptance: Lost to tides of time.

Thom York - Anima: Far too quiet.

Violent Tumor - Abortion: Very rough sounding recording.

The Undertones - The Undertones: Classic.

Titus Andronicus - An Obelisk: Stripped down and glorious.

Antagonize - Slip Death: Muddy vocals strike again.

Thank You Scientist - Terraformer: Some great concepts, but could have used some focus.

State - No Illusions: Like a punch to the mouth.

Raconteurs - Help Us Stranger: Much more subdued than I remembered.