2019: Albums of the Year (#30 - 21)

The albums I really enjoyed this year... Click the album title to listen, enjoy!

30. Aldorande - Aldorande (Favorite)
Great space-inspired retrofuturistic 70s jazz-funk from Paris... 

Listen to 'Beauty Island'

29. Your Old Droog - It Wasn't Even Close (not on label)

The best of two albums released this year by one of the best wordsmiths of the decade...

Listen to 'Chasing Ghosts'

28. Scrimshire - Listeners (Albert's Favourites)
The seasoned British producer seemlessly combines electronic music, jazz and neosoul on his excellent new record...
Listen to 'Won't Get Better'

27. Sampa the Great - The Return (Ninja Tune)
Activism rarely sounds as infectious as it does on the Zambian rapqueen's latest offering...
Listen to 'Final Form'

26. The Mauskovic Dance Band - The Mauskovic Dance Band (Soundway)
Irresisitible Afro-Caribbean/latin disco from outer space...
Listen to 'Drinks by the Sea'

25. Aura Safari - Aura Safari (Church)
Exquisite and addictive jazz-funk and house from Perugia...
Listen to 'Jungle Jazz'

24. Yazz Ahmed - Polyhymnia (Ropeadope)
More activism and female empowerment, this time in the form stunning jazz suites...
Listen to 'Ruby Bridges'

23. Flying Lotus - Flamagra (Warp)
FlyLo's lengthiest and least cohesive work thusfar, but still an amazing collection of tracks...
Listen to 'More'

22. Angel Bat Dawid - The Oracle (International Anthem)
Very compelling cosmic spiritual free jazz à la Sun Ra...
Listen to 'Impepho'

21. Men I Trust ‎- Oncle Jazz (not on label)

Warm and beautiful dream pop from Canada...

Listen to 'Numb'



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