2019: Albums of the Year (#70 - 61)

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

70. Moonchild - Little Ghost (Tru Thoughts)
Subtle, warm and soulful new album by the L.A. trio...

Listen to 'What You're Doing'

69. Nick Walters & The Paradox Ensemble - Awakening (22a)
Ruby Rushton-trumpeter Nick Walters gathered thirteen excellent musicians to make his groovy yet spiritual jazz come to life... 
Listen to 'Dear Old Thing'

68. Anderson .Paak - Ventura (Aftermath)
Not .Paak's best album to date, but 'Ventura' still makes for a great listen...
Listen to 'Come Home'

67. Lionmilk - Visions in Paraíso (Leaving)
Spinesnappin' jazzbeats, funky electronics and stunning neo-soul from L.A.'s Moki Kawaguchi...
Listen to 'Arched Feet from Now On'

66. Dexter Story - Bahir (Soundway)
The L.A.-based musician and producer manages to fuse jazz, electronics and a whole plethora of African influences on this impressive release...
Listen to 'Gold'

65. Black Flower - Future Flora (Sdban)
Perhaps the least ethio-inspired Black Flower-album thusfar, but the addition of Balkan-grooves and more dub makes this one of the most interesting Belgian releases this year... 
Listen to 'Maloya Bud'

64. Dego - Too Much (2000 Black)
Sultry and soulful electronics from one of the kings of broken beat...
Listen to 'A Strong Move for Truth'

63. Ashley Henry - Beautiful Vinyl Hunter (Sony)

Hiphop and broken beat-infused jazz by talented London-based pianist Ashley Henry...
Listen to 'The Mighty'

62. Mono/Poly - Monotomic (Hit+Run)
Another veteran of the L.A.-beat scene delivering both spinesnappin' beats and warm, soulful productions on his latest album...

Listen to 'When I'm Comin' for Ya'

61. Pacific Yew - (​(​(​( Maidenhair )​)​)​) (Hot Record Société)
Stellar lo-fi indie soulpop by the enigmatic Pacific Yew... Wonderful stuff...
Listen to '(((( sayy ))))'


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