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This is probably the first time whilst going through this album list, on a daily basis, when I've heard an album which I've never heard before and it has made me want to explore the artist's music in greater depth. You really don't know what's coming next with this album. I was led to believe that this was a psychedelic prog power trio until I suddenly hear three part harmony and a country style ballad in and amongst for some really intricate and virtuosic riffing and drum fills. I was really impressed and wonder how I've never come across this name.

begin en einde vond ik dik OK, maar in het midden kakte de boel ineen

Can't believe I've never heard of this band! Really fun and enjoyed it

3.4

Well, this was great wasn't it? A band that feel like I recognised the name of, without actually being able to describe them or name any tracks. A subtle blend of psych & southern rock which absolutely grooves along whilst resisting some of the jam band OTT wibbling. Not quite in the "greatest" pantheon, but will certainly have multiple listens in future

2026.09.05.

Not at that keen on this sort of music, but I do kinda appreciate the complexity that is often associated with progressive rock. It does get a bit all over the place due to its jam style sound, but at least it wasn't a long album. Don't really plan on following this band or even this sort of music much further though

Well that was a surprise. I haven't heard of this band but it was actually a good album, nothing spectacular but no real duff tracks. It didn't outstay it's welcome. Will need to investigate further I think. 7/10 therefore 4 stars

It’s fine. Probably shouldn’t be on this list

Meh. Derivative and unmemorable.

I don't think I recognize this artist or any of these tracks by title. So I'm going into this blind. This is quite interesting and hard to define. I think I really like this, so I'll be adding this to my list of albums to listen to again. One of the things they seem to get really right on this album is that the songs do not overstay their welcome. It would be all-too-easy for these jams to just drag out, but they find a way to contain them and keep them consumable.

Schon irgendwie okay, da blieb zwischen "links rein und rechts raus" aber doch etwas wenig hängen.

Stimme nicht so ganz meins, aber ganz nett.

Right off the bat, my first criticism is I personally don’t love his voice. I just find it underwhelming. The only other real critique that I could find was White Denim has great album covers in their discography (which I only know from scrolling through their page) and I have to say this is probably their worst most boring album cover, but I’m biased cause I don’t care for collages. I also think the sgt peppers album cover is one of the Beatles more boring covers. That being said this album gave no warning how psychedelic leaning it would be. Which is a very welcomed surprise! The best tracks were “drug” “back to the farm” “sweet joy” and “anvil everything”. Honestly I didn’t save everysong on this album, and I’m not going to be hunting it down in record stores any time soon, but I did enjoy it as a whole and I found it very relaxing soothing. And the songs I didn’t save had something going on that I appreciated instrumentally. Very solid, I’ll be looking forward to looking more into their work. I had to edit this review, not because I was wildly off on my review but just to say that this album grew on me over time and I like how much variety there is and I ended up saving both “is and is and is” and “keys”, the latter being a cool little indie southern rock song (which is a mouthful but also accurate). Definitely a solid, if not, above average indie rock album.

Prog-country? Most of its pretty fast tempo though. Punk-prog-country? I like this I think. Will return to it and give it more of a listen.

Enjoyed this. Would revisit.

nah

This was certainly interesting. Far as I know, this is an indie rock group, but they definitely were inspired by psychedelic and garage rock here just based on the experimentation and jamming heard all throughout. It's a pretty eclectic mix of songs, and in a list that can get pretty repetitive at times, I can see some getting attached to this one.

A bland rock album, that is just forgettable. I honestly don’t remember anything I heard, and it’s only been an hour since the album ended. lol

Never heard of this before. Southern indie rock? I like the indie rock side but not the southern rock side.

Kinda liked this one. Had some psychedelic and, dare I say, almost prog elements that made it way more interesting to me that your average indie rock album, which is what I thought I was walking into. Thanks to the project for pointing me to this one!

Surprised I hadn't heard this, it's kinda right up my alley. Pretty decent. 8/10

Pretty good. 3.5/5

30

White Denim rings a bell, bit, just as many in this experiment, I've never listened to any song. This was a surprising album, the songs are well crafted and you can see how taented musicians they are in instrumentals that are full of energy and shine. Dthe last song "The Keys" show a more vulnerablde side that I really love as well. Itvwas a great discovery but I juist don't know how influential the album actually is so a 3/5 (Although in my rank it would score a 4/5

At first I thought this was quite boring and quite generic but there were a couple of surprising moments in it that just take it from 1 star to 1.5

Relisten. Not bad but I think it is a little off from being one my favorites.

8/10 Very enjoyable. Kinda made me question this whole endeavour though. Is this the best White Denim album? Is it as good as, say, the Kinks? I don't know how to judge that. I enjoyed it as much, but surely it isn't in the sphere. But I don't have the knowledge to judge on weight of importance, so that would be flawed too. So anyway, good rock music that was solid and interesting, occasionally frustrating in it's musical knowingness.

Busy arrangements, but nicely controlled. The band is smoking. Garage rock/prog/indie/psych/math rock elements. Not sure there's many songs here, although they do try a little songwriting.

I had extremely low expectations when this popped up ... but wow, I really enjoyed it. The drummer is really good and I liked the loose jam feeling in the whole thing.

Feels like a wall of sound that just hits you. A lot of complicated stuff but not decipherable or memorable. The vocals are weak and only serve to accompany the big sound forced upon you. 3/5

C’est nice mais je catch pas pourquoi c’est dans la liste

ANOTHER fairly recent album from an American rock band I've never heard of? The music press has really just fallen apart, hasn't it? This is pretty cool. Kind of jammy, kind of '60s-psychedelic, I bet these guys are great live. I liked this album. Now why haven't I heard about these guys before?

Has E.L.P. vibes. I like it.

2.5/5

Not a bad sound I liked the shorter album too.

I mean, I can't say that particular mash up of influences isn't interesting, but is it interesting enough to seek out and listen to again? Probably not, no.

Given the type of music I was into at the time this album was released, I can't beleive this escaped my notice! This sounds like early 2010s indie rock made by virtuosos. Very proggy and interesting with a lot of variety. My only compaint is I wasn't big into the vocals, but certainly not enough to kill my enjoyment of the album. This is the type of thing I want more of on the list!

Yyyy que te puedo decir. Nota: 3.3

- Did not know jam bands existed like this post-1980. Well enough in 2011. - Obvious craftsmanship, though I would argue that it constructs a fairly unmemorable whole. Not a bad sound, but I do not find it setting itself apart either. - Favorite tracks were the least jammy, notably "Street Joy" and "Is and Is and Is." Not a great sign that I did not prefer their usual fare, though. - Vocals match about 50 other indie rock bands of this period...this wispy style does not do much for me.

Not a bad album, and some bits a enjoyed, but couldn't see much exceptional about it.

There’s just something about fuzzy guitars that does it for me. 10 songs, 36 minutes and I loved every single one. Never heard of White Denim but I would like to hear more

Never heard of them, I didn't know indie still existed beyond the 90s :-D

Assuming this isn’t in the latest editions. Very of its time, which is fine, but also very forgettable.

3 stars

Decent indie with some strange rurns

Pretty cool stuff that reminds me of even cooler stuff.

A little more aggressive jam band. A fun change up of energy.

While this album wasn’t bad, I just don’t see the vision in making this a must listen before you die. The music sounds directly ripped out of a 60’s jam band, with nothing new to bring to the table. Do the creators of this list just pull numbers out of a hat for albums post 2000? It sure seems that way when you look at the Wikipedia intro and see that this album was rated as the 46 best album of that year by Rolling Stones. And you’re telling me that makes it deserving for best ever? Get real. Or maybe the reviews are out of touch boomers and scared of new sounds that they didn’t grow up with 🤷🏻‍♂️

Really dug this album! Definitely my favorite of the bands I haven't heard of so far. Will absolutely be listening to more of their stuff.

White Denim release consistently good albums, but always seem to be bubbling under and have never really broken through (in the UK at least). This is therefore an enjoyable affair that manages to have a retro feel without ever really feeling old.

I had never heard of White Denim prior to this - while I won’t be actively seeking them out for a future listen (or indeed see them in my city in a few weeks, apparently), I didn’t mind this at all. I liked the melody of “Street Joy”, and liked the second half of the album generally - especially “Is and Is and Is”. The album, overall, was also a good length, and ensured the band never felt like they were overstaying their welcome.

Sounds like Yes or Marillion or something, just shorter and from 2011 surprisingly. It was alright but simultaneously had too traditionally proggy breakdowns for me and didn't have a distorted garage rock growl to balance it out. I wasn't a fan of the vocals until he put some force behind them on a track like Is And Is And Is - more of that would have better for me. He did sound a bit like Ian Ball from Gomez in places but as he's my third favourite lead vocalist from the three in the band, that's not saying a lot. Just fine (should be a 2.5 though) 2/5

Love this. What a great find--albums like this almost make the 232 new wave albums and the 231 Bowie or Bowie adjacent albums worth it. Someone here mentioned the drums... definitely the rhythm is a vibe and driving force here. Lots of energy, originality. Like southern rock on acid? I don't know how to describe it, but I like it. 5/5

I liked this a lot - it feels loose and improvised, but they cram enough hooks into that tight 36-minute runtime to let you know there’s real craft here.

I don't ever remember listening to it

fun

This band is nuts! Love how much fun they seem to be having playing these tunes. Loving the jamming

Wow. This was really interesting. Definitely going to check out more of them. Ended up loving it.

Never heard of these guys but I enjoyed this!

Oerhörd positiv överraskning. Aldrig hört talas om dem. Otroligt sköntsound i gränslandet mellan indie och progg. Bra låtar! En oväntad femma.

What is this? So I love the discovery. And the band is good. If someone told me, “hey, check this out, they’re pretty good.” I’d think, “yeah, absolutely, glad I threw that on.” But if someone told me, “hey, you HAVE to hear this before you die, instead of, idk, Spoon.” I’d say, “you’re out of your f*ing mind.” And that’s the thing. This is a good band in a WORLD of good bands. WHY are they on this list when Spoon IS NOT? I just don’t know… 3 Boolean: False

Modern prog rock without that phishy smell. Where has this been hiding?

nah man not my thang

Good, but didn’t blow me away on first listen. I may give it another listen down the road, but there’s so much else out there to discover.

Hate jam bands, this one made no cultural impact and there are so many better albums from 2011 that could be on the list instead.

It was alright to listen to but I don’t care for it much. First half of album better than back half in my opinion but not enough to listen to the songs again

I had never heard of this band before today, and I'm pretty blown away. Really diverse arrays of sounds and genres. Its very psych and progressive. One minute its conventional, and the next you have flutes and samba inspired flows. I really loved the prog rock songs as well, it builds up and then homages a past generation of rock without being cheesy or overly appropriating. This was really fun, I'm really impressed with this record and stoked I came across it today!

Что за имбу я сейчас послушал?

Middle of the road psych rock

Fine. Needed to hear it before I die? Nah.

This wasn't as immediate as some of the White Denim songs I've heard. It was more guitar based noodling. It took a couple of listens to get into it, but I enjoyed it.

Yeah this shit goes hard. It's kinda corny at some points but I think its not the artists fault. Some of the songs kinda just reminded me of sitcom intros.

White Denim s’est visiblement donné pour mission de vider tout son sac à malice dans un seul et même disque, sans se soucier une seule seconde de la cohérence globale du projet. Le résultat est un pot-pourri indécent qui oscille entre le rock progressif, le psychédélisme de bazar et des élans de jam-band texan sous amphétamines. C’est techniquement irréprochable mais c'est surtout artistiquement épuisant pour le commun des mortels. Le disque s’ouvre sur des structures rythmiques d'une complexité rare, où les guitares s'entrecroisent dans un ballet frénétique qui cherche constamment l'esbroufe. Chaque musicien semble vouloir prouver qu'il a fait de grandes études de musicologie, oubliant au passage l'essence même d'une bonne mélodie. C'est le genre de virtuosité stérile qui flatte l'ego des geeks de la six-cordes mais laisse le cœur des vrais amateurs de rock totalement froid. On passe d’un pont jazzy à un riff lourd sans aucune transition logique, comme si le groupe souffrait d’un trouble du déficit de l'attention musical aigu. Ce n’est tout simplement pas ma tasse de té, et je ne vais pas me forcer à crier au génie là où je ne vois qu'un capharnaüm sonore surproduit. On ressent une volonté farouche de bousculer l'auditeur, mais à force de vouloir jouer les caméléons, le groupe finit par perdre son identité dans un océan de distorsion et de cassures de rythme inutiles. Les rares moments de calme sont immédiatement sabotés par une énième accélération technique qui brise le peu d'ambiance qui s'était installée. C'est un exercice de style fatigant, une démonstration de force qui oublie d'être touchante ou simplement efficace. Il y a pourtant de la matière sous cette couche de complexité artificielle, notamment quand les lignes de basse tentent de dessiner un semblant de groove, mais l'enrobage gâche l'effort. Tout s'éparpille sans ligne directrice claire, laissant une impression de gâchis face à un tel potentiel instrumental. Les juxtapositions de styles se succèdent de manière trop forcée, privant l'auditeur d'un véritable fil conducteur émotionnel. C'est d'autant plus frustrant que le talent est indéniable, mais il se retrouve noyé sous une avalanche d'effets de manche et de bavardages techniques. À vouloir trop embrasser, l'album n'étreint finalement pas grand-chose d'autre qu'une virtuosité un peu vaine. Je lui accorde un 3 sur 5 poli, uniquement pour saluer la dextérité des bougres et l'énergie brute qui se dégage de cette entreprise insensée. C’est le genre d'album qu'on écoute une fois pour la performance technique, avant de le ranger définitivement dans sa discothèque pour revenir à des choses nettement plus substantielles. Les amateurs de puzzles musicaux y trouveront peut-être leur compte, mais pour ma part, je préfère largement quand le rock va droit au but sans avoir besoin d'un manuel d'utilisation.

Drug

I liked this album. However I did find it to be a little intense in the fact that there's always so much going on. I think this is something I wouldn't listen to again as a full album, but a song here or there.

This album sounds oddly dated in many ways. Like, it's decent enough, but it sounds like a jam band from 1974 got frozen in time and then recorded with a modern setup.

First impression: is this not the black keys? Luckily, it got much more nuanced and pleasing than that. "Burnished" had some nice, galivanting guitar passages that sorta reminded me of "Green Grass and High Tides". It rolled perfectly into the following "Back At The Farm" too, which was a needed bit of space from the vocals "Anvil Everything" is a huge highlight for me. Normal time signatures but almost a bit math-rocky in it's nature. Very playful, like hearing a tinkering mind unfold in real time. "Drug", "Is and Is and Is", and "Keys" all had their catchy moments, especially with the last song being a tender little sendoff. Soft 4/5 the slog has been broken. I'm still tired of white man with guitar though. In desperate need of a generational banger

4 out of 5. This was a fun listen, first time hearing them and this album.

It’s fine. It kinda sounds like a dozen other bands that are better so.

A good album, quite intricate instrumentation at times with elemements of prog, the influences are obviously there but it stands well as it's own unique product

Pretty good! I saw these guys open for the Arctic Monkeys back in 2014, and that was cool.

259 / 1089. This album impressively came out of nowhere for me. Never heard of the band, but I can't imagine why. This album is as strong as anything I've heard from their sonic analogues (i.e. Wilco, Grateful Dead, The Black Keys). "D" for Definitely worth another listen soon. 8/10.

Definitely relistenable. I liked it my first listen, but i think I'll like it more upon relistens.

A new discovery for me. Musically very dense with a lot going on and whilst there are some great hooks and melodies it just did not connect with me emotionally. Have listened to it a number of times over a number of days to give it a chance to grow - but just not sprouting. Maybe its the vocals. Maybe its just too earnest and trying to hard. It lacks spark and joy.

The Allman Brothers if Bombay Bicycle Club did the singing for them. The one big hit on the album - Street Joy - is a good song, the rest just drift by without anything standing out musically or lyrically and all a bit forgettable.

This was a cool alt-rock album! I liked it more than I expected. I've never heard of this band before but they have a fun sound. It didn't blow me away, but I would go back to listen again sometime. Top Songs: Back at the Farm, Street Joy, Keys

great album

Solid alt album

6/10, could go up

노래가 꽤 좋고, 분위기도 좋았다. 중간에 느낌이 좋은 노래가 한 곡 정도 있었다. The songs were quite good, and the atmosphere was nice, too. There was about one song in the middle that really struck a chord.

Can I say it reminds me to King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard sometimes? And other artists I cannot name Not that it's a bad thing. It's right up my alley, an artist I've never heard about but an album I will definitely listen to again, as well as more on the artist. I think it's a high 4, but given that it's a new discovery for me and one I enjoyed so much, I'll leave it at 5

Such a hidden gem! Never heard of them before.

This music is like if you mixed the 2000’s indie rock I like with the 2010’s indie rock I don’t like.

Mostly enjoyable

Fun little find. Not sure how I missed them. Good blend of straight rock with some psychedelic tinge.

I liked the bright, upbeat sound without loving any particular track

I'm very glad to have learned about this band. This is a rare case where I'm actually pretty interested in discovering more of their discography. To me, it sounds like prog rock, but my friend called it garage/fusion(?), and admittedly it sounds more like a fusion than straight prog. They remind me of another band I really like, Feed Me Jack, who are inspired by math rock/prog, but add their own pop flair and include other influences. Some songs sound straight out of a Yes album and some note pop or folk inspired, so I guess that's where the "fusion" comes from. I guess this further proves that I am most moved by modern artists who combine and don't conform to anything but their own inspiration. I think it's safe to say they were at least inspired by yes; the bass tone sounds identical. Also, This band's drummer is phenomenal. I don't remember feeling that as much from Yes, even though I know their instrumentalists are world class. Strong 4 to a light 5

Trying to decide if I want to listen to this a 2nd time (to get a better feel for it), and realizing I don't, particularly -- even though it was somewhat interesting. It mostly sounded very BUSY, without, for me, adding up to a whole lot -- or, maybe more to the point, without really catching my musical interest. These guys can clearly play (and they know it), but I'm not convinced that any of them are particularly good at composing music. It's like a highly adept jam band or something. I certainly didn't hate it, and I think it deserves a 3 for being skilled, and somewhat interesting, and different (also new to me, btw, and that doesn't happen *too* often, although we've had a few others). Glad to know about them; might come back to them again at some point, and/or be receptive to listening to something else by them, some time. (But might not - there's so much other, better, music out there to listen to.)

very fun album, rhythmically. also pretty solid with the melodies. It's a style of rock that is not too familiar to me, which I like. And it really rocks

7.7.26 okay, wow! i knew absolutely nothing about this album/artist but am really blown away by this! love the prog/somewhat mathy sound, and the composition just generally. def one of my favorite so far. so good!!!! wow!!!!! Favorite Song: Anvil Everything Rating: 5/5

Kind of forgettable but wasn't bad.

Wow, this was unexpected! I had never heard of this band and oh boy did they blow me away. I wish I had seen them while I lived in Austin. This is as jam band but modernized with the heart of indie folk. It rocks, it swings, it has some nasty hooks that just keep you listening, all with the voice of someone who sounds like Bon Iver's older brother. AKA, this album and band rock, and its an easy 5 stars. I'm going to be listening to this and their other albums all day!

Totally pleasant surprise. Never heard of this band but I spent the day checking them out. Vibes of The Black Keys, King Gizzard, Phish... everything. Really liked it

A nice jam band type of album. Overall, not bad. A couple of clunkers here and there and definitely deserved a re-listen. probably not something I would buy but might listen to again. Giving it a 3 star rating

Not bad, never heard it before.

Van leuk, naar boeiend, naar vervelend, naar saai

Tikkeltje saaie en voorspelbare psychedelische rock. Opzich wel luisterbaar, in een vacuum is er niets mis mee. Begrijp alleen niet zo goed wat dit op deze lijst doet weer.

especially enjoyed street joy. to me this album has a nostalgic sound of 17 to me. almost indie rock but with a certain psychedelic influence i appreciate

Never heard of them. Interesting, short, varied tempo songs, hear hints of other bands, better bands Radiohead, Fleet Foxes and others. 3.5 rounded down Heard before? No Owned: Yes, 90/340 (26%) Will I get: No

Mooi album. De gitaar wordt zeker wel gespeeld

I didn't know this band. Some good tune. Overall a good album.

Þessi var skemmtileg og kallaði á nokkrar hlustanir. Gítarrokk en óhefðbundið á köflum, góð læti og melódísk lög á köflum. Já, held ég togi í fjarka.

Was very surprised how much I like this

Hey - not bad! I listened to the whole thing. The length of it was just right, not too long. I listened to a few other songs go theres and one popped up that was really good ... it was 'Street Joy' from this album. so up goes the star count.

This was a very cool rock album. A surprise from a band I have never heard of before.

A pretty cool and versatile album! Especially liked Street Joy and Is and Is and Is.

What a gem! This is why I do this: to discover artists and albums like this that I had not and maybe would not have.

Not heard anything by White Denim before, really enjoyed the album, crossing different genres, nice guitar work too.

Was surprised by this. Lot of influences here. Great sound

Interesting!

21/06/2026 I have had a bad run recently. I accept this to be a turn in fate. Slightly better. Spotify listeners: 168.2k

I was very into these guys around 08/09. Shake Shake Shake is a top tier jam. Why did I dall off? Not sure, but too bad. This album is super and one of the few on this list that I have listened to twice in a day. Also dig the weird Alman brother's/ Thin Lizzy vibe on one of the later tracks. Some Ty Segall comparisons to be made here which can never be a bad thing.

so many ideas, maybe too many, very hippie dippie but then also mathrocky, a bit discombobulating

Massively talented group and varied album, enjoyed

White Denim do a surprisingly broad range of things on D, at some points sounding inspired by Vampire Weekend and at others sounding like a very toned down version of Yes. I have to admit that I'd probably rather listen either of those acts instead. It had the feel of a classic rock album but without the hits.

White Denim are getting a pleasently surprised low 4, never heard them before but the futher in the album went the more i enjoyed it

Impresionante. No lo conocía y me gustó mucho

King gizz esque

An enjoyable, if not especially memorable, rock album. I liked the shifting tempos and bouncy instruments.

Glad to have learned about this band, hadn't heard of them before and am interested in checking out more of their music.

That was pretty good! Going to give it another listen some time. Austin, Texas does seem to be the birthplace of some interesting psychedelic music like this band and The 13th Floor Elevators.

3.5

Not bad! I have never heard of this band but it’s nice. I like the combination of psychedelia and prog rock influences. But sometimes it’s too obvious where the ideas originated from.

Не чув. Але дуже цікаво)

yeah... like.. I guess. Drummer is nuts.

Didn’t take a deep listen but liked this and will circle back. Feel like I’ve encountered b4.

So I legit really liked this. My better half said that it's like a proggy Allman Brothers and I gotta agree with that assessment. But honestly, for as much as I did actually enjoy it, I'm not so certain this is an album one would have to hear before they die. En tout cas, I enjoyed it nevertheless

Almost like a proggy Allman Brothers sometimes..

Great Songs: Drug Good Songs: It's Him!, Burnished, Street Joy, River to Consider, Bess St., Is and Is and Is, Keys Mid Songs: Back at the Farm, Anvil Everything Bad Songs:

Muy buenisimo me encanto

It was fine

This would have been better if they had a better singer and stopped with the whole Disney Channel kids in a rock band in a basement vibe.

Loved it. Very math-rocky at times which greatly appeases my ears.

This was enjoyable.

This was a really pleasant surprise. Genre bending, a little rock, a little jam, a little experimental. Would listen again!

Did not like the singer’s voice. So it threw everything off for me.

When I first started this album I was pretty indifferent about the first three tracks. Then Street Joy came on and it was like a switch was flipped. That song sounded like a lost Pink Floyd track that had just come to light. Great song! Then Anvil Song came on with its insistent drumming which made me think of prog rock bands of the past like Yes or Rush. Strong drumming continues in River to Consider along with some fantastic flute soloing (did NOT see that coming) After Street Joy, Bess St. is the other track that really grabbed me. The chord changes near the end remind me of something you'd hear in an up tempo free jazz chart. This smoothly transitions into the jangly guitar accompanied by a very busy bassline in Is and Is and Is -- another great song. I got a second and third listening in on this album and some of the other songs are starting to grow on me. I'm excited that this band is now on my radar and looking forward to exploring more!

I was not expecting a 2011 release here, let alone one I was completely unfamiliar with. This was fun, often frenetic, but overall inconsistent. Some tracks stood out with their cool, interesting ideas and some were in one ear and out the other. I liked the blend of a jam band sound with psychadelic moments. Pretty intriguing as a whole. 2 listens Favorite Tracks: Is and Is and Is, Street Joy, Back at the Farm

Expectation: -> Have not heard of this band or this 2011 album. After listening: -> Several decent songs, none that I had to skip, though little that excites me or that I'll likely remember beyond this week/month except maybe Street Joy. That song is clearly me favorite track. Track ranking: Street Farm Burnished River Drug Is Him! Bess Keys Anvil

This is exactly the kind of thing I was hoping to find with this project. Newerish music that I hadn't heard before but is really good.

"We should include newer music from 2010 onwards!" "I got you, how about a rock band from texas no one has ever heard about?" ... "Brilliant"

I wasn't really sure what to make of this one. I really enjoyed the more modern takes on psychedelic rock (it hits that perfect sweet spot between "psychedelic" and "rock" and I find that far too many artists steer to far in only 1 direction.) The contemporary indie rock was fine I guess, and so were the jammier bits like "Back at the Farm." While the songs have this nice rocking edge to them and everyone puts on a decent enough performance, the songs here lack memorability and come and go with at atmosphere as breezy and the feather light production. Definitely a product of its time but I'm not 100% sold on this being such a seminal album as to warrant an inclusion here...

A very enjoyable album. At points it sounds like the Dead, at other points the Allman Brothers, and it even gets folky at times.

I enjoy the diverse influences and they seem pretty well constructed but the album made me thirst for a melody Highlights: "Burnished", "River to Consider", "Keys"

Each song is ok except for that one sonic decision that makes me want to wave my hands and make them stop that part.

These guys remind me of a lot of other bands but don’t carve out a strong identity for themselves through memorable songs. They’re kind of all over the place: one minute it’s Jethro Tull flute, the next Animal Collective, then hard rock followed by country. There’s a lot of guitar noodlery, and the singer doesn’t do much for me, either.

Incredibly boring.

Good but forgettable indie rock. If i were a betting gal I'd predict this gets dropped from future editions, since Dimery seems to only remove albums from 1999 to now to add new ones and not any of his precious Classic Rock pantheon.

Pretty neat - I enjoyed this

Strange inclusion I feel. Not bad but just a bit of a headscratcher 3/5

This was a breath of fresh air. What a great jazz-influenced rock sound with high quality jangly guitars throughout. No standout track in particular - I enjoyed it as a whole. Would definitely listen to more.

The Wiki page made it sound like this album was gonna be a banger. Imagine my surprise when they turned out to be the equivalent of an opening act for a 1970s group. Not bad just totally forgettable.

If Multiple Personality Disorder was an album, it would be this one.

too compressed, fatiguing..

Okay, fun little rock album. Sounds like Beatles meets Black Keys. The grooves and rhythms are fun, vocals are nice, and everything complements each other well. This was a decent one for something that's brand new to me.

These dudes can definitely play but I can tell I'm going to forget this about 5 minutes after I listen to it.

Super kraam. Math Rock? Psychedelic Rock? Mõlemat ja ka Riff Rocki juurde. Meeldejäävad ja catchyd käigud, hea pillimäng ja head vokaalid. Lege album, mis on vast viimase kümnendi rokki palju mõjutanud. 4.2/5

This is aggressively 2010.

Definitely some solid riffs on this thing but a lot of the stuff here is insanely forgettable

Unexpectedly great! Favorite song: it's him!

Fun, but busy

Exciting music, tasty psych, great vocals. New encounter that suits very well into my taste buds

Totally loved this album. Actually had the time to listen to it four times and with each listen it got better and better. There's a bit of Allman Brothers in there, and the flute had me thinking of Jethro Tull a bit as well. Back at the Farm was a great jam song. Street Joy almost the exact opposite of Back at the Farm but every bit as good, which speaks to the talent of the band. They aren't just a one trick pony. Drug was another great track, while Is and Is and Is was excellent as well. Burnished and River to Consider also made their way into my personal library. What was fascinating about this album was how diverse it was. Yeah, it had some throwback elements, but it had a very modern rock sound and the band delivered on each and every song. 5 stars. What a great find.

Не понял нихуя задумки, но в целом раскурился

Waste of time

One or two songs have potential but in general, another nothing burger from this list which should be labelled, '1001 ways to waste your time'

No conocia, pero bastante olvidable

Algunas bien, captando mi atención. Otras no.

Enjoyed this throughout. Interesting sounds, fun instruments. Upbeat listen. Liked a lot of the songs, including It’s him, Street Joy, and River to Consider.

Not really my vibe

Well, the little hot streak is over.. this album is like a musical Rorschach test. If you can make sense of this chaos, you're either genius or insane. Nothing feels cohesive; instruments are at war, vocals off doing their own thing. I spent half the listen trying to figure out what era it's from.. '70s punk protest? Early '90s alternative rebellion? Or perhaps a fever dream from the future? My advice? Save yourself some time and skip this auditory maze. They totally ripped off Pink Floyd, too. Spins: 1 Playlist Additions - It's Him! - Street Joy

Good, not brilliant. oK.

No private session used for Spotify. I have listened to a couple of White Denim songs, but I've never sat down and listened to an album. This album was fun. It rocks. I appreciated how sophisticated and more complex the album got..it wasn't just generic rock. I will have to remember this one.

Solid rock/jam band outros

Jaming. Upbeat. Could go on forever.

solid jam band

Nothing really stood out to me on this one, wasn't bad by any means but didn't get my attention

Was completely unfamiliar going in, but was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed this album. Good energy throughout. Will absolutely be seeking out more of this band.

I couldn't stand listening to this. It's so rigid, clunky, and contrived. The constantly shifting asymmetrical meter feels more like an academic exercise than a genuinely experimental approach to composition. And on top of all the horribly pompous prog rock noodling, the singer's voice has that white gospel / Christian rock vibe I can't stand. I understand why people call this psychedelic -- because it has a loose connection to the jam band tradition -- but this record seems like it would be a nightmare to trip to.

They really like hiding the 1 don't they. Very good little jammy album. Not what I go for to listen to typically but definitely a good addition to the throw this on if I've got nothing else to listen to list. Very black keys but less annoying.

A little eclectic and different. I enjoyed it, would listen again.

Definitely checking out more of their stuff!

2,7/5

4/5, erg positief verrast door deze mij compleet onbekende plaat

Oké album paar leuke nummers maar beetje saai. 2,5/5

Best lekker

Rating: 4.4/5 Short Review: Restless, technical, and bursting with energy. It constantly shifts directions but somehow keeps its momentum. Feels like a band trying every idea they have before the room catches fire. Favorite Track: “It’s Him!” Jittery, groovy, and completely alive. Feels like controlled musical chaos.

3.5

Blind album and artist. Some little gems within but not enough to carry the album. 3

Iihan okei

An anachronism and amalgamation of complementary styles that span several decades. Some vocal harmony, jam band noodling, a bit of progressive rock, post-rock elements, and Appalachian 70's rock influence create something upbeat, not entirely new, yet still worthwhile.

I enjoyed this. Some 70’s throwback element with modern indie/rock mixed in, like Allman Bros. meets Radiohead. Would listen again.

Not as good as workout holiday!

Better than I thought!

I also thought I would dig this a lot more than I did

This is nice. I can't describe math rock, but I know it when I hear it, and the math rock jams were really nice in this album.

hey cool. i didn't know white denim or this album prior to this. it's got to be most of the most sonically diverse pulls we've had recently, which is cool. "Street Joy" is probably my favorite.

Enjoyed it more than I thought I would after the first few songs. This one was bookended by tracks that I couldn’t get into, but the middle was pretty solid (Drugs, Bess St, Street Joy). 3.5

Funny enough, this band opened for Arctic Monkeys when I saw them in 2014. Nobody else in my group enjoyed them, but I think I was predisposed to their jammier elements growing up on Phish and Dave Matthews Band. It was a great show all around. I do think they’re a better live band than they are in the studio. Or at least more interesting when they’re given free rein to let the music drive itself.

I think White Denim is such an excellent example of a modern band doing unique and tasteful twists on classic rock and blues sounds. Every song on this album explores that a bit more, and I highly recommend catching them live!

fav songs: street joy dull, boring, exhausting 10/100

There's some interesting stuff, but overall i didn't like this album

Enjoyed this! Didn't recognise any of it but it has a familiar feel. Good sounds, easy to listen to.

Приятный такой инди рок, хотя честно я уже заебалась на этом сайте слушать один рок, я вообще фанат метала. Но это идеально подойдет на фон в хиппарскую кафешку, а я люблю такое, миленько.

This album was a sound that was fine-tuned by other groups later in the 2010s, but props to this group for being ahead of the curve. The back half of this album is where things really got going.

Quite good honestly surprising

This is a nice album sonically. Very cool guitar riffs and nice vocals. I dig it.

Like Radiohead meets Black Keys meets psychedelic rock, I dig it

Weird!

It's all over the place but also the songs form a cohesive theme. Not really sure what that is though, as not much really stood out to me.

D indeed!

Nice enough

not as good as Joni Mitchell’s Blue

Surprisingly good. Wasn't what I expected.

5/10

This is a solid rock album, but it's not the rock we all know, but a more pop one. Some songs are damn cool. "Back at the farm" it's my favourite, but also "Is and Is and Is"

I think this album is alright at what it does. There isnt anything that made me sit down and think because it was either too good or bad. In my personal opinion, calling this psychedelic rock is pretty misleading, it isnt really that. 6/10

Very cool, funky album. Some of these tracks are going on regular rotation.

It's like if the members of Yes grew up in Sweet Home Alabama. Third tune: Oh, and now Cage The Elephant paying tribute to Radiohead, with Neil Young on lead guitar. Later on, touches of Pretty Things. I love this kind of shit! Especially when they are downbeat and lonely. I hate happy prog rock as much as I love sad prog rock. These guys seems to be just depressed enough to sound good and not so disordered as to lose their shit before they could get this over the finish line. But at a certain point I find myself wondering if this is really music that's for the listener's benefit or is it really for the player's?

I've never heard of them, or anything from this album (I'm pretty sure), so this was a nice surprise for today's album. They've got a good take on a 21st-century version of classic noodlers like The Grateful Dead or Phish, but thankfully more song-oriented and also faster-paced. I kept wishing they had a bit wider palette than the sort of faster-paced jam session that seems to dominate most of the songs; apparently they pride themselves on their live shows, so I guess that's where this comes from, but I enjoyed tracks like "Street joy" or the Meat-Puppets-esque "Drug" and aspects of "Is and is and is" all the more for the change of pace. I'm also impressed that the editors chose to include a *non*-debut album for the solo entry for a band, and a good album choice, it seems, from a talented band.

A little too noodling around for my taste but I did like "Street Joy"

Pretty good yeah

nice short album; more of a 3.8 stars for me. it's nice and catchy while still making an impact with rhetorical words no matter how calm they might seem—one of my favorite combinations.

I don't think I'll ever be in the mood for this.

#114/1001 🇺🇸 I'm struggling to see the relevance of this band, sorry. I mean they are very competent musicians, but I think that they are just a bit too aware of that. Its probably a bit too polished for my liking and whilst its not a long record it just seems to go on a bit. I was expecting a more garage rock sound but its just not gritty enough for me. All the jazz rock tempo chamges just grate on me. Normally i'd skip but i'm 114 albums in and am not going to do it now. Best Tracks: Street Joy.

Wow this is a pleasant surprise. I've seen these guys live a couple of times. One of the best live acts of the last 15 years.

More retro than I would've liked. There are some good moments, but for the most part it kinda passed me by without leaving much of an impression. Probably an album that was added to the book and immediately removed in the following edition. Key tracks: Street Joy

Psychy

One of these songs annoyed me, but the rest of this was pretty good. Interesting for sure.

Ok so much of this RIPS! It does dip into bulk-standard rock from time to time but so much of this hits that I have to appreciate it. 4/5

D. Hahaha. Yknow? 🤣 this had some really good moments honestly

2 stars for keeping my attention despite everything about it sucking butt

First listen I was at an annoying 2. More spins, it gets better.

Cool album. Really musical, yet approachable. Prog rock-y without straying from catchy and listenable.

Liked this one a lot! Would have been a playlist staple if I’d discovered it during the Obama era

Interesting mash-up of the 60s and 90s. Does not evoke a 4-star rating on first listen, but is a solid 3-star.

no strong opinions but it's nice fav song: It's Him!

Grew and grew on me.

Not for me

more forgettable indie rock from 2011. competent but boring. idk why critics back in the day ate this shit up so much, shit so butt

Actually pretty solid and a fun album.

I couldn't figure out if I liked this or not. I really enjoy seeing bands pop up that I haven't heard of before, because I hope it's something new. This felt didn't feel new at all. It sounded like so many other bands. It wasn't bad, it just didn't grab me in any way.

I haven't given these guys enough of a listen. This album was solid all the way through. Nothing really jumped out at me as great, but all the songs were at least good and the flow between the songs is actually pretty great. The melodies and musicianship highlighted throughout really capitivated me. Overall, a really solid little indie rock album. Definitely going to listen to again

Mucha energía, divertido

I really like instrumentals, varied and consistently interesting. Black Keys-ish at times, indie or psych at others. I need to listen to it again.

How did I not know about this band? I’m sure if I had discovered them in 2011 I would have been obsessed. As it is it has a nostalgic sound without me ever having heard them before.

Me gusto bastannnnte

Favorite track: Drug other picks: street joy, it's him

nnno

This wasn’t bad, but I was not blown away. It had some good moments, but middle of the road for me.

Yet again a good not great album

Pretty good, nice rock, sounded good, nothing really special.

funky & interesting listen-music was better than vocals/lyrics, few tracks ramble a bit. a bit of Grateful Dead vibe

Lot better than I thought it was going to be considering the band name...

This album is such a time capsule for me back to 2011 - brings back a particular place and time so clearly. Anyway, back to my review: I enjoy their blender approach. There’s late 60s - early 70s classic rock combined with 2010’s indie which is definitely my wheelhouse. Prog Rock, The Birds, The Dead.. mixed up with modern influences like the Black Keyes. Who lean heavily into blues. I’ll give this a 4. I’ve decided that my rating system is this: 1: Couldn’t get through 2 songs 2. Couldn’t complete the album or it made me mad 3: Not memorable or no interest in hearing it again 4: I liked it, worth another listen. Saved a few songs to my library 5: Evangelist. Everyone I know needs to hear about it

This is a hard one. I want to give it a 3.5. I Am less familiar with this record than I am with Stiff their second album. I like a lot of the tracks and it hands well with “Keys” but it gets a bit wifty in parts. The musicianship is there but overall too meandering for my taste.

It's fine. Don't mind hearing it, don't need to hear it again. The jumble of sounds they incorporate are interesting, but ... it's all about songwriting. Not very memorable songs here ... they're fine. Drug and Bess St. are pretty strong tracks. Is and Is and Is sounds like Beta Band. So, that's pretty good. Keys is pretty good ... so, a strong finish to the album. Not sure I'll ever come back to this band, though. It it a lot like listening to one of the other Beta Band albums other than Three EPs ... solid, but you just want it to be a lot better.

Leonard Cohen vocal moves Grateful Dead, in service to a different vision, rooted in a different reality Psychedelia like dust floating in the stuffy attic in summer--quite lovely The prog rock connections escape me A touch of David Bowie's dreamy saxophone solos A promising debut A touch of the Black Keys in the vocals Devendra Banhart, Iron & Wine, and the San Francisco scene of the Oughties Thank you for this recommendation! I'm listening to their subsequent album, and enjoying myself thoroughly! I know I've come to you with some stormy feels about some of your other selections--but this one reinvigorates my commitment to this rich and engaging project!

This album reinforces my previous screed. A perfect three-star record. Nothing on here i disliked, but nothing that stood out in my mind. I would listen to it again, but also might not recognize it if I did.

Not unpleasant but unmemorable

competent indie rock

I have never heard of this artist so I am going into this completely blind, with no expectations, although for some reason the album and artist name in combination said hip-hop to me, a theory that was immediately disproven. The second track, Burnished, sounds a bit 70s throwback, Led Zeppelin-ish, maybe. Then Back At the Farm was a moderately interesting instrumental, but not a track I would even save to my Spotify Discovered, and again it sounds like a Zeppelin tribute act. Anvil Everything is a bit math rock. Like a worse Akron / Family.

# In-Depth Review: *D* by White Denim (2011) ## Overview Released on May 24, 2011, *D* represents a pivotal moment for Austin, Texas band White Denim. Following their 2009 album *Fits*, the group expanded from a power trio to a four-piece with the addition of second guitarist Austin Jenkins and embraced a more sophisticated studio environment. The result is an album that AllMusic calls "a masterpiece" and one that landed at #4 on *Uncut* magazine's Top 50 albums of 2011 . --- ## Production & Sound The most immediate shift on *D* is the production quality. Where previous albums were recorded in a trailer with lo-fi equipment, *D* was crafted in a proper studio with access to better gear. According to frontman James Petralli, this change "brought out different performances" and allowed the band to hear everything "much more clearly" . The production retains White Denim's raw energy while adding layers previously unavailable: occasional flute solos, dreamy string arrangements, and a "warmer, acoustic spirit" . The album was recorded at *Radio Milk* in Austin, and the band utilized the improved environment to create what *Rolling Stone* described as "math-boogie"—a fusion of "psychedelia, hard blues, boogie, prog rock and fusion riffs" . Critics noted that despite the studio polish, the band's "muscular interplay" remained intact. Bassist Steve Terebecki and drummer Josh Block were praised as "one of the most badass rhythm sections this side of Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding" . --- ## Musical Style & Composition *D* is defined by its restless genre-hopping and technical precision: - **"It's Him!"** and **"Burnished"** open the album with driving drums, dual guitars, and warm melodies that establish the template - **"Back at the Farm"** serves as the album's standout instrumental track, featuring a "crescendoing guitar workout" - **"Street Joy"** offers a slower tempo breather with country-soul sensibilities reminiscent of My Morning Jacket's Jim James - **"River to Consider"** incorporates Jethro Tull-style flute, creating a "Magical Mystery Tour psychedelia" vibe - **"Drug"** blends raw groove with "Summer of Love lyrics" and was the album's explosive single - **"Anvil Everything"** showcases whirling prog elements and wry psychedelic haze The album's structure is deliberately dynamic—hectic, pin-sharp jams alternate with prettier, more contemplative moments. The band's ability to pivot quickly between time signatures and instrumental passages without losing coherence is one of *D*'s defining characteristics. --- ## Lyrics & Themes While White Denim has never been a primarily lyric-focused band, *D* contains several thematic threads: **Social Commentary & Class:** - **"Burnished"** contains immigration allegories - **"Street Joy"** and **"Bess St."** explore classist themes and economic disparity **Mystery & Atmosphere:** - **"River to Consider"** and **"Keys"** carry a "mysterious allure" - The lyrics often serve more to establish emotional mood than to convey explicit narratives **Lyrical Approach:** James Petralli has noted that the band tries "not to over-intellectualize anything," but that their music is "also a representation of who we are as people" . The vocals on *D* are often dreamy and washed-out, functioning as another instrumental layer rather than a focal point. As one reviewer noted, "the lyrics really couldn't matter less, for once"—the album succeeds on musicianship and vibe . --- ## Critical Reception & Influence *D* received widespread critical acclaim upon release: | Publication | Ranking/Score | |-------------|---------------| | *Uncut* | #4 Top 50 Albums of 2011 | | *Mojo* | #6 Albums of 2011 | | *NME* | #37 Albums of 2011 | | *Rolling Stone* | #46 Albums of 2011 | | Metacritic | Generally favorable | The album was also included in the book *1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die* . ### Influence *D* helped establish White Denim as more than just garage-rock upstarts. The album demonstrated that "jam band" aesthetics could be executed with punk precision and indie sensibility. It influenced a generation of bands seeking to merge technical proficiency with accessible songwriting. The album's fusion of 1970s Americana, prog, and post-hardcore created a template for "math-boogie" that remained influential throughout the 2010s. --- ## Pros & Cons ### **Pros** | Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | **Musicianship** | Virtuosic playing from all members; the rhythm section is particularly exceptional | | **Genre Fusion** | Seamlessly blends psych, prog, blues, country-soul, and post-hardcore | | **Production Balance** | Achieves the rare feat of studio polish without sacrificing raw energy | | **Song Dynamics** | Expert pacing between frenetic jams and contemplative slower tracks | | **Instrumental Tracks** | "Back at the Farm" and others prove the band can captivate without vocals | | **Replayability** | Dense arrangements reward repeated listens; new details emerge with each play | ### **Cons** | Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | **Vocal Intelligibility** | Lyrics are often washed out in the mix, making them difficult to parse | | **Accessibility** | The restless genre-shifting and complex time signatures may alienate casual listeners | | **Jam Band Associations** | Some listeners find the extended instrumental passages too close to Phish/Grateful Dead territory for comfort | | **Production Density** | Some critics felt the mix "smushed everything together into one indecipherable clump" | | **SEO Problem** | The single-letter title makes the album nearly impossible to search for digitally | --- ## Conclusion *D* stands as White Denim's breakthrough achievement—a album that successfully bridges the gap between technical prog-rock and accessible indie rock. While it may not be for everyone (those seeking straightforward songwriting or prominent vocals may struggle with it), the album represents a high-water mark for 2010s American rock music. Its inclusion in *1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die* is justified: *D* is a masterclass in musicianship, production balance, and adventurous songwriting that continues to reveal new depths over a decade after its release. For fans of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Thee Oh Sees, Tame Impala, or anyone seeking rock music that prioritizes instrumental interplay and dynamic composition, *D* remains essential listening.

I dug this! Not sure why it's on this list in particular but super pleasant and fun listening.

This was actually way better than I was expecting. To be honest, I didn't know what to expect, but given the album cover, the band name and the album name ("D", what a stupid boring name) I didn't have high hopes. But really, this was quite interesting! Just a really fun listen, and very catchy. I liked the bluesy and psychedelic elements, and there were some great fuzzy riffs throughout.

Average sound, good beats but not enough to make it worthy of listening a second time.

White Denim is a modern treat. Some blues, psych, rock with some twang in it. I've seen them live in a small venue and they put on an INCREDIBLE show. That being said, while this album may have put them on the map, I much prefer their next album Corsicana Lemonade. That album is a 5 for me. This is the middle of the road.

Indie/garage rock, with an atmospheric, bluesy bent. Nice noodling sound around good baselines in Burnished. But not mind-blowing. Burnished into Back at the Farm is a good transition. Nice instrumentals and improvs in Back at the Farm Ooh, the experimental and improv ramps up, c.f. River to Consider Best track - Burnished, Back at the Farm, Anvil Everything, River to Consider 4 stars - it's a grower but there's plenty here to come back to

I quite enjoyed this. First time I’ve heard of the band. Marking a 4 to encourage relisten. 4/5

Punky Byrds meet psychedelic Turtles. Not a fan of the instrumental.

Amazing find, absolutely love it, feels a mix of prog and southern, a lot of solid mixes of genres that Blend just right. Might be my favorite find on here.

Early 2010s indie, not the same type of 3 as Speakerboxxx

10’s Indie ⭐️Street Joy

Ni idea de qué es esto. Se me ha hecho corto. Me he guardado "Street Joy" que veo que es su canción más famosa. Más o menos prescindible, aunque supongo que en los USA tendrá su público.

Finally a jam band!

Bit meh TBH. I can see why it was liked, just not for me unfortunately.

I was a huge fan of this album when it came out, so it’s nice to return to it today and find, to my ears, that it still holds up. There’s some pop sensibilities and definitely a lot of face melting jams, but it’s all melded together with insatiable groove. Special credit goes to the rhythm section, who misread the assignment and failed to deliver a single traditional beat. Instead they managed to achieve a miraculous pas de deux for 37 minutes that feels so unstable yet manages to stick its landing every time.

What a surprise to find this album on this list. A pleasant surprise! It was great to revisit an album of my lost youth. Hazy memories of seeing this band in a tiny local venue, entranced by all the musicians going off in their own different directions yet coalescing into some audible cacophony that brought reactions out of the entire crowd. I think J Mascis was there. That should say something, because he doesn't go anywhere he doesn't think is worthy of his presence! Anyway, I believe that experience describes my reaction to this album as well. What a creative cauldron of sounds. "Drug" is my favorite track off the album, but "River to Consider" was the standout here, especially from someone who doesn't enjoy the appearance of the flute at anytime on any record.

Actually quite liked this one!

Fun. An interesting combination of indie styles, prog virtuosity and time signatures and funk grooves. Nothing really stuck in my mind in terms of melodies or similar - it's pleasant rather than memorable. In places it's a bit Vampire Weekend, in places a bit Zappa. A low 4.

I listened to this while I was walking Mia yesterday. It was alright. Nothing more than average. The drug song was kind of funny.. Made me think that it would be one of those bands that we use to listen to at Park City.

A jam band in 2011? I would have told you, you were several decades too late for that to be enjoyable, but that was before I heard this album. This is really good and has notes of the standard Jazz, Rock and Prog and adds in a memory of Neutral Milk Hotel and psychedelic folk. Very well crafted and easier to listen to than most jam band style recordings. Every song and every verse has something new to keep your mind busy. Fabulous.

I don't think I've heard anything like this before. White Denim kinda sounds like a Southern Radiohead. That can be especially heard on "Anvil Everything" and "It's Him". I didn't expect "D" to be that good, thinking it would be a 3-star at best. The second track blew that expectation away. 4 stars for "D".

Never heard this before. First impression was not excited. Came across as a little dated and not my style. It grew on me though. Nice chilling background music. A little too druggy for me right now, but not annoying about it. Back at the farm - fun instrumental, good drive, very jam band, reminds me of Little Feet. Street Joy - Good change of pace after a few very noodley jams. First song where the singing didnt annoy me a bit. River to Consider - Nah, too much. I don't need all this flute right now. Final impression, still sounds a little dated, and not a favorite. Wouldn't seek out, but not bad and there are situations when it wuold be a good one to throw on, glad to meet it. Feels like a stretch to include on this list. 3 stars

this is fine, I guess. It's just really not hitting rn, it might just be my mood.

Very nice good album

White denim sounds like a terrible fashion choice. Like something Wes Watson would wear and then beat his wife

nice surprise with this one. A few different musical styles

This is an album that I was pleasantly surprised to see pop up on the list. I remember when this album dropped and I was fascinated with it. It’s still great! I’d give it a 4.25/5. But going to round up to 5 because why the heck not