common assets, vol. 2
‘Capacity’ - Big Thief (2017/Saddle Creek)
still making my way through Jason Mantzoukas’ “What’s in My Bag” recommendations. Adrianne Lenker’s voice is beautiful. (haven’t gotten into her solo stuff yet, just came across it “Googling” her name. her website sure is pretty.) “Shark Smile” and “Objects”. “Mary” and “Black Diamonds”, too. i like those a lot.
‘Lianne La Havas’ - Lianne La Havas (2020/Nonesuch)
“Paper Thin”, “Sour Flower”, “Weird Fishes” (!!!)
Jeremy Jae Neal and Vinson Fraley Jr., photography by Carrie Schneider
‘Dearest Home’ - Kyle Abraham (2017/YBCA)
recently reminded of Kyle Abraham’s ‘Dearest Home’, which a good friend gave the tip off to and we went to see back in 2017. this was my introduction to Kyle Abraham, and – under the circumstances – felt very fortunate. still does.
“Side Effects of Insecure Men” - ‘Small Doses’ with Amanda Seales (2019/Starburns)
came to this after watching Alice Smith performances. was not expecting what this episode has to offer.
‘Punisher’ - Phoebe Bridgers (2020/Dead Oceans) photography by Olof Grind
watched the “Savior Complex” music video months ago, after binging ‘Normal People’ and unapologetically seeking Paul Mescal content… swung back around to the rest of the album, and feel good for it.
‘What’s Your Pleasure?’ - Jessie Ware (2020/PMR/Friends Keep Secrets/Interscope) creative direction by Mat Maitland for Big Active, photography by Carlijn Jacobs, design by Rory Dewar
i think i added this album after seeing it recommended in Pitchfork’s '50 Best Albums of 2020'. so dancey – love it.
‘Land of Nod’ - Nick and the Nod (2020/Chicken Shack Records and Tapes)
introduced to the track “Piece of Pie” a few weeks ago by Pop Goes the Weasel on KALX. “My Career” and “New Content” are cool tracks. they’re all cool tracks.
‘Album’ - Girls (2009/True Panther) cover art by Christopher Owens, photography by Sandy Kim
this may have been another Pop Goes the Weasel introduction – i think it was from a KALX set. maybe? “Hellhole Ratrace” is a doozy.