Since we're nearly through the first quarter of the year already, here's a thread with the albums (EP and LP) I've enjoyed the most so far in 2026. This is mostly for myself for December, when #AOTY season comes around again, but feel free to have a look!

I float through these tracks, with them, all weekend long, again and again :-)
Flea's emotional tribute to Jazz is just beautiful. Thanks so much, Flea, for this delightful experience and your statement. Pure en-JOY-ment :-)
That's next on my AOTY list, for sure!
#Flea #Jazz #AOTY

Flea - Honora
https://officialflea.bandcamp.com/album/honora

Honora, by Flea

10 track album

Flea

The new #Hellripper album was pretty good, but next week the new #Codefendants album is coming out. It’s going to be an absolute banger and is currently the top contender for my #AOTY.

If you haven't heard of the Codefendants yet, give them a spin.

That Neurosis album strikes a nerve I didn’t know I had. Nor that it was that exposed.

#AOTY-contender for sure.

Phantasmagoria, by Ochre

8 track album

Ochre

#NP: #NowPlaying:

Pat Metheny - 'Side-Eye III+' (2026)

On his new album #PatMetheny in his new trio format returns to the familiar #PatMethenyGroup sound, complemented by a stunning choral arrangement. Wonderful melodies, fantastic playing as ever. Album of the year #AOTY already? #MethenyIsMagic

aenthology's Review of 'Live at Electric Lady' by Denzel Curry

honestly what an incredible live album. first time listening to this in a while and i didnt remember endtroduction being this good???? crazy. great ep!!!

Album of The Year

Could anybody help me figure out how the Welsh (?) words Hen Ogledd are pronounced?

Update: got it, thanks!

#linguistics #RichardDawson #AOTY

@alelazic I typically just follow hashtags of genres I like, and also quite enjoy following #aoty (even if a bit late now, but lots of suggestions to go through)