#NowPlaying the Album "Creatures" by the band #Khan from #Australia

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Personal Rating: 6 / 10

Recommended Tracks: "How Old", "Follow", "Eyes, Lungs, Arms & Mind", "Creatures"

https://khanofficial.bandcamp.com/album/creatures

#NowPlaying the Album "Fearless" by the band #CrownLands from

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Personal Rating: 9 / 10

Recommended Tracks: "Dreamer of the Dawn", "Citadel", "The Shadow", "Right Way Back", "Lady of the Lake", "Context: Fearless Pt. 1", "Penny (Instrumental)", "Reflections"

https://crownlandsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/fearless

Morrn 🀘

Very nice melodic black from the states. Took me by surprise. Haven't listened to their 2025 album yet.

https://valdrin.bandcamp.com/album/throne-of-the-lunar-soul

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Throne of the Lunar Soul, by Valdrin

11 track album

Valdrin
Echoes of the South, by Blind Boys of Alabama

11 track album

Blind Boys of Alabama
Colours, by Fatbwoi

5 track album

Fatbwoi
Jimmy Crack Code, by Ian Thistlethwaite

11 track album

Ian Thistlethwaite

1. Slowdive, "Everything Is Alive"

I think I described listening to this, to a friend, as a bit like slipping into a warm bath. It's gorgeous and definitely an album to lose yourself in, and I have done that a lot this year.

Try "Kisses" : https://youtu.be/G9RpHfPyEx8?si=2F_GAMYCwjkYmKov

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Slowdive - kisses (Official Video)

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2. Steven Wilson, "The Harmony Codex"

Another hour of ear-candy from Steven Wilson! Somehow I don't feel I relate as much to the songs on this one, but I love the musical journey.

Try "What Life Brings" : https://youtu.be/vCrACQP4AtI?si=g8emTE6XYXtnLlV4

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Steven Wilson - What Life Brings

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3. Unthank : Smith, "Nowhere and Everywhere"

Paul Smith from Maximo Park and Rachel from The Unthanks team up for a dark, sparse, folk-y album of songs loosely themed around the Northeast. Seeing them play it all live is a really special memory from this year, too.

Try "Seven Tears" : https://youtu.be/XLJfIqTIZ9Q?si=bBaCqdtD05t3D8Um

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Unthank : Smith - Seven Tears

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4. Hania Rani, "Ghosts"

This one wrong-footed me slightly, as I was expecting or hoping for more of the bubbling-synth-based tracks like 24.03 and Komeda - but this is a beautiful and reflective album that I keep coming back to.

Try "Dancing With Ghosts" : https://youtu.be/tP97_AQCldk?si=v3sl8gd6XHSShCn6

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Hania Rani – Dancing with Ghosts ft. Patrick Watson (Official Video)

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