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A lot to like as a blend of different genres of rock. When it comes together, it works really well but there are times where it doesn’t quite work for me. I will definitely revisit this album and may check out other stuff as I’ve never heard of this band before. Definitely a good surprise.

I liked this one. Had some early 70ish jam band feels to it.

4.5 definitely worth another listen

Really cool album, somehow feels like an alt rock jam band? My guess is that live these songs are expanded with long solos, etc. On first listen sits at a 3.5, but bumping.

Sounded a lot older than it is. The blend of instruments (particularly the guitar) was really nice. Enjoyed more than I though

This album was awesome. It had highs and lows emotionally. I really like the vocalist. Everything here was very entertaining and well done. I liked how it was Indie AND psychedelic. Liked Songs: "It's Him!" , "Burnished" , "Back at the Farm" , "Street Joy" , "Anvil Everything" , "River to Consider" , "Drug" , "Bess St." , "Is and Is and Is"

Very fun 4.25

This is a pretty unusual album. I have to say I enjoyed it. Probably worth another listen also

Slight Bon Iver vibes. We enjoyed this quite a bit, and we'd listen to it again.

i saw them open for someone, not sure. i remember it being enjoyable enough. i do not remember it being so proggy and eclectic. a good mix of genres happening. can see it appealing to the jam band crowd and the indie crowd alike. vocalist has a ty segal vibe, or maybe it's vice versa? good stuff.

How come I never heard of this Band until today? Great Album.

A great discovery, I always had in my head they were some lame indie band but definitely not the case. Will be at their next London show for sure

Very cool psychedelic jangle pop with pace and some muscle behind it. Never heard of this band, but really enjoyed this. Good stuff!

This is a very well made album - I enjoyed the frenetic pacing throughout, as well as the smooth transitions. Only thing holding this back from 5 stars are the multiple occasions in which the pace is too frenetic, leading to this album sounding more like noise and less like music

An enjoyable listen from a band that had passed me by. Some killer riffs and upbeat songs draw you in to this album that has quite a lot of different styles. It does get a little too Americana in places but doesn’t drag.

Saw these guys live before ever listening to an album. They were super impressive musicians, the bass player blew me away particularly. Kinda shows in album format that technicality and musicianship is to the forefront and better than the actual songwriting, and occasionally overwhelmingly so. That being said, psych rock jam stuff is my bag, so it’s a great listen (Back at the Farm can rival any 70s rock band).

Some good ol’ Americana Indie. Loved the diverse instrumentation on this album. The singer reminded me of Unknown Mortal Orchestra or Broken Social Scene. 4.5

I had never heard of this band, but it seems like I should've because it would've been right up my alley back in the early 2010s. Very interesting blend of genres, and very cool guitar work, and jazzy drums. Sometimes leans a little bit 'jammy' for my taste. The vocals are nice and draw you in. Standout songs: Street Joy and Keys.

Really enjoyed this. Comes across to me as Portugal, the Man meets Meat Puppets. Street Joy and Keys nicely break up the more intense tracks like Back at the Farm or Anvil. Good mix as well imo.

Nice

I actually enjoyed this one!

I was surprised by this. The name made me expect some basic Americana garbage, and what I got was actually some decent indie music with some really good drumming.... Some might think it "jangly" and I would understand, but it hit a Bill Dolan / Heroic Doses kind of vibe and I'm here for it.

Really liked this, was a nice surprise. I had never heard of these dudes. Will revisit and take a deeper dive.

Whoa, great album. Clearly I’ve mistakenly overlooked this band, but will be revisiting this and checking out some of their other stuff as well. Good song writing and very strong skills going on here

Quite solid. Will have to check out more of this guys and maybe see them live in June. 3.75

I see “jam band” in the description and my butthole clenches. But this was an awesome surprise. Score may improve with future listenings. Nice to see a contemporary artist on the list that I actually enjoy and can see live. Back at the Farm is the type of jam banding I want my jam band to jam. 3.75/5

This was right on the edge of 3-4. I like the sound for the most part. I think if I listened to it a few times, I would really like it. It's a mix of a lot of genres that I don't like; jam band, garage rock, psychedelia, but overall it kind of works.

Overall I liked listening to this album but nothing really stood out to me.

I feel like if Pink Floyd had gone through the 00s indie landfill era and come out the other side, they would have sounded like this. (Side note, I’m like 170 albums into this and I haven’t had a single Pink Floyd album, where the hell are they??)

This was actually way better than I thought it would be. Great guitar playing. Not the most memorable songs, but good for this era.

Vilken överraskning. Fastande omedelbart från första låten. Det är piggt, melodiskt och varierat. Gillar även de längre instrumentella bitarna, brukar inte vara min kopp te. Med det är lagom och i rätt mängd. Känner kanske inte megawow så det räcker till högsta. Men det är fan inte långt bort.

Kul överraskning och trevlig lyssning rakt igenom. De är uppenbart riktigt duktiga musiker. Street joy är en riktig kanonlåt och jag hade velat ha några till av den kalibern, men det övriga hantverket i sig räcker ändå till en fyra.

Yeah it's okay

Banger

Pretty surprised ive never heard of this band before since it fits in perfectly with all the other 2010s indie music i listened to. His voice reminds me of Bombay Bicycle Club <3

Variert og kult! Startet med å høres ut som det kom rett fra tidlig 70-tallet, endte med å høres ganske moderne ut. Burnished er høydepunkt, men det meste her er ganske bra. Kommer definitivt til å høre på igjen og sjekke ut mer av dette bandet.

Det her var veldig kult! Spesielt fan av "Back at the Farm" låten, minner meg om King Gizzard. 4/5

Never heard of these guys, but this was a great listen. Pure fun.

Pleasantly surprised by this one. Great tones and performances all around. Fantastic prog-y sections that really showcase the talent of the members. Extremely tight, yet atmospheric. Enjoyed this one throughly. 4.2/5.0

Nice album and really well executed.

Solid western, math, progressive rock mix. Will reinvestigate these freaks

Listening to this album is time traveling. A portal to late 60s. It has a weird turn in the production that makes you know that you’re still in the XXI century. Loved the voices and psychedelic arrangements. It always has a thing here or there that catches your attention. Great discovery!

Cool record!

Some very interesting concepts on this album, and some very solid songs, one I’ll be revisiting a bit I feel

These guys had their DNA stolen by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard.

An interesting listen. Solid jam band. Thoroughly enjoyed some of the more intricate pieces and instrumentals. The more poppy video tracks were less engaging. Worth a second look.

I was enjoying this album and then the pan flute showed up! Solid 4 stars, what a fun discovery!

I thought it was going to be standard 2010s indie garbage but I hit track three and it took a gorgeous turn into a bluesy, psychedelic, jammy ride. There were still moments of indie garbage, but this is a really fun genre bending experience.

Sweet as hell. I was surprised to see White Denim in this list, but just as surprised it was this album. I personally prefer "Performance" from 2018. Still solid sound.

New to me and totally awesome. Jam band adjacent, or maybe not? Dunno, just enjoyed the sound. I'll revsisit for sure.

I was pleasantly surprised to see a White Denim record on this list. They are able to recreate a modern version of 70s rock mixed with jam band appeal and make it super listenable.

Never heard of this prior, I enjoyed it! Fairly unique, haven’t heard a fusion like this too often, especially not from 2011. Pretty cool find.

I have never heard of this band before and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this!

Really good album - sounds a bit like the Black Keys...

Good stuff, a band I always mean to listen to more

Class

That was pretty decent. Never heard of these dudes but expected some shite country music but was happily proved wrong

Absolutely class, spun this multiple times, trying my best not to get obsessed lol

Enjoyed it!

Originally gave this a 5 but haven’t found myself returning to it, it’s still definitely a great album though.

Quite good. Liked it.

Some nice solid rock tracks with some more chill tunes sprinkled in

Enjoyable modern indie rock.

Sounded a little like The Black Keys, which I really liked. I'll probably relisten to this, its cool.

Never heard of this band before and wasn’t expecting much when I looked at the genre. However, I was surprised by how much I liked it.

This was a nice surprise. Never heard of White Denim but enjoyed this a lot, decent amount of variety from track to track and a refreshing sound for 10’s indie.

I liked this. Steely Dan or Jethro Tull vibes which is weird since 2011. Daniel liked it too

This was pretty cool. Never heard of these guys before, and was impressed. Liked the high energy.

seeing post-2010 indie-adjacent albums on this list always makes me nervous….but i actually really enjoyed this one!

I don’t know how I’ve never heard of these guys before. Awesome album.

A genuinely fun record. It feels like a combination of genres like jam band, modern progressive rock and psychedelia. When these are mixed with a high pace in short songs, you get a sense of chaos and disorder, and I think is fantastic. Makes the album very frenetic from start to finish. Even though I still feel like I have yet a lot to unpack and discover, I feel very confident with the given score.

Rock, indie, prog, psicodelia. No conocía este disco ni este grupo, y me ha parecido un descubrimiento curioso por esa mezcla que se marcan incluso dentro de un mismo tema (aunque haya veces que no pegue tanto la cosa). Par de temas explosivos de carajo me molaron bastante. La parte más indie no me moló para nada tanto y a veces hasta podía resultar un poco bajonera después de lo otro, pero en general bastante bien. Una review ponía por ahí algo de que sonaba como si Radiohead y King Gizzard hubiesen tenido un hijo, con lo que no estoy del todo de acuerdo, pero me pareció un buen comienzo para intentar describir rápidamente este sonido. Quizá sea la parte King Gizzard la que me moleste.

Wow, this was unexpectedly good, considering I was very much into this genre at that time and hadn't heard of this band. Some bangers on this album.

I'M FINALLY OUT OF THE PSYCHEDELIC 70S! never heard of this group, surprisingly, because they are in line with my existing musical preferences excellent lyrics, pleasant melodies - street joy was my favorite and the only track to make it to my saved playlist. not an instant love, but instantly appreciated

Very cool album by a very cool band. They really jam and are a rad combo of their influences. They don’t strike me much as an ‘of their time’ band but that’s harder to define for the 2010s anyway. Still, though I like this a lot, it wouldn’t make my must-listen list.

4/5

Never heard this album before, but really enjoyed it. Very unique and cool. Standout songs: Burnished River to Consider Is and is and is

Interesting

I'd never heard of these guys before, and I was pleasantly surprised. Some of it reminded me somewhat of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard (not quite as good as that though). still, a solid four; very enjoyable.

Fun find for a band I’ve never heard of

Had no idea what I was getting in to but it surprised me and I quite enjoyed it. Will be saving a few songs

B 8.2 ★★★★

4.5

Yep these kids listen some Dead that for sure. Yeah I dig this band..

Pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed this. Was expecting some unexceptional radio pop for some reason. Instead, it was pretty good listen.

Never heard of this band before. It was a good listen, I'd do it again.

Great fusion of classic rock and prog rock with some new indie and psychedelic touches. I like the song transitions and the "jam band" feel even though the songs aren't long. I will be recommending this album to friends

Can't believe I've never heard of them, this is right up my alley.

This was solid and I generally enjoyed it, but I didn't love it. Feels like something I would have enjoyed more if I paid closer attention, so we'll round up here. 3.6

pretty good stuff, although I had a hard time making it stick in my head. Rounding up from 3.5.

4/5 - I enjoyed this quite a bit, and this is the sort of thing I'm here for. I hadn't heard of White Denim, but I'll definitely keep listening. Their style seemed a little more on the jam band side of things than I usually listen to (hints of the Dead here and there for sure in the guitar), but given the overall landscape of what we get on this project, this was solid indie rock.

Most everything I want out of 21st century psychedelia. 4/5

Complex rhythms, great guitar interplay, really interesting and unique musically. I'd never heard of this band before but they are right up my street. Difficult to label. Sort of southern, laid back, indie prog rock. Like The Allman Brothers, Yes and Deerhoof combined with some random jazz fusion elements. Most songs on the album are pretty solid. I enjoyed the variety of genres and sounds. Would listen again. Favourite track - River to Consider. 7.5/10

Does its job: relaxing and quite cheery indie rock with a helpful touch of melancholy

I wasn't really expecting much from 'D', the fourth album from Texas outfit White Denim, as it seemed like a really obscure and puzzling addition to this list. But wow, what a hidden gem of a record this is! Equal parts Neil Young, Led Zeppelin and CCR, while also showing plenty of appreciation towards the jam bands of the late 60s/early 70s, 'D' is such a pleasure explosion of classic rock, folk, psychedelia and garage rock. The instrumental section of 'Back at the Farm' is absolutely enthralling, and the melodies of 'Street Joy' and 'Anvil Everything' soar high above the mix. You also have 'River to Consider', which sounds like a B-side from Paul Simon's 'Graceland' record with a different vocalist. Also of note is the impressive guitar work of James Petralli and Austin Jenkins and the sensational feel of drummer Joshua Block in crafting so unique shuffle beats. The musicianship is top notch, and its clear the band work off each other seamlessly. White Demin has been a very good find, and there's no doubting their inclusion on this list, and their supreme skill and cohesion as a unit. Best songs: Back at the Farm, Street Joy, Anvil Everything 4/5

Good

The more I listened the more I liked it.

Pretty good record. Not sure what I was expecting, but I was genuinely impressed by the songs and the musicianship, will definitely be listening to this again and checking out o the White Denim albums.

Pretty decent album I knew nothing about before listening.

Fun pops psychedelic rock. Some interesting influences from a few genres. Great guitar work, light vocals and skilled drumming.

Pretty cool. I'm down with this. A lot of variety in the writing. Sometimes I hear ELP/Yes kinda vibes and other times CSNY. Loved it!

First time listen 🎶 & quite enjoyable

A pretty good album, I liked It's Him, Back At The Farm, Street Joy and Keys the most.

Never heard of these guys, but this was a pleasant surprise. They remind me a tiny bit of American Football and This Town Needs Guns. Favourite tracks: Burnished, Back at the Farm, Street Joy, Drug.

Never heard of them, really liked this album. I heard some Grateful Dead, all man bros, lots of bluesy rockin

Better than expected

So I knew a track from Rocksmith (Burnished, track #2 is in the first one), but this band was one of the acts that slipped through and what an album it is, it gives you twists and turns everywhere you look at, some tracks outros become full fledged instrumentals freak outs and while it doesn't have a memorable single song it's variety in sound palette makes up for it.

Really enjoyed this. Had no idea what to expect going in, and it turned out to be really up my alley.

Surprisingly groovy and these folks talented!

cool. rocky. almost jam band.

That was a nice surprise! I can't remember ever hearing this band before, but they're really great. Their music is suitable for both relaxed listening and close listening, when you concentrate on every nuance of their playing. I have no idea what to call this kind of music, but I like it! I would say it's pop rock, but with a world music approach, jazz influences, and an extremely tight and groovy rhythm section. The only thing I'm missing is something really catchy. Approved!

This was a new discovery for me and I liked it very much. Very interesting arrangements and jamming, even some flute solos. It was much more melodic and concise than a lot of jam bands and the songs never overstayed their welcome. These songs are full of intricately woven guitar interplay and dense wordplay. There are no comparable bands that I can think of, they are truly original indie rock. Am looking forward to checking out more of their stuff.

Not sure how I've completely missed these guys, I'm always on board for some good neopsych stuff. They sound like a lot of other bands I really enjoy that started in the same era, King Gizzard and The Districts just to name a couple, but also sound like entirely their own thing. Love the diversity of the tracks, the unusual rhythms and song structures, the noodly guitars. All very cool, want to check out more of the discography.

Fav: Street Joy

I didn't want to like this album because the album art looks like one of those pictures that makes you feel like you're having a stroke. But I enjoyed this. It's interesting and seems like the White Denim guys were doing something different here and dropped a real gem that seems relatively unknown and underappreciated in the mainstream.

Overall really enjoyed this one. Feel like this could be a sleeper 5* for me. I found myself coming back to it and giving it multiple listens. Definitely a lot to explore with this one because it's textured and pulling from may genres. I don't really have a ton of experience with jam bands but this is a bit what I imagine them to sound like. Not completely, but it's got the "feeling" I imagine.

I wanted to be annoyed with this when I first opened it because I'm starting to become frustrated with the choices of 21st century albums in this list, this was my era and so far we've had mostly left field stuff rather than what I would consider the bigger more culturally defining moments, many of which I think have been omitted. That said, I came to this list to broaden my horizons, and you know what, this was a surprisingly really good time! Pyschadelic, long instrumentals that kept me hooked, different and sure of itself. An education.

Pretty good stuff

These guitar players are fire🔥

Cool! Back in 2011, I was 10, and that's the kind of thing that I wanted to hear more on the radio back then. We ain't talk about any masterpiece in here, but it sure has an excellent rock n' roll vibe. Loved it.

When I generate something I've never heard of before, I try to go in as blind as possible; no Wikipedia, no scrolling down on Spotify to see what 'fans also liked'. Add it to the daily playlist and hit play. And this was a really pleasant surprise. I had noticed it was a 2011 release but it would fit right in with late 60s-early 70s psych, from the cover art to the flange-fuzzy melodic guitar tone, straightforward-but-effective production, long jammy instrumentals and surreal lyrics. Tracks run into each other and the structures keep you guessing. We're treated to some jazzy flute solos alongside summery, virtuoso guitar lines and a stomping rhythm and bass section. I have been looking forward to repeat listens and kept this on rotation for a number of days. I'm not sure why I hadn't heard of White Denim until today but I'm really glad I know about them now.

First album I’ve received that was released post 2000 and it was by far the best so far. Had very strong Beatles vibes - would definitely listen again.

Good rock album

Really liked this one. The instrumental parts are awesome, i love how they included instruments like the flute for example. The guitar solos could have been a bit longer sometimes, but overall great album.

Interesting, and different

I’m pretty sure I caught White Denim live once, and (if I’m remembering correctly) their set wasn’t nearly as tight as what I’m hearing on D. But that was years ago, and bands evolve. Reading up on them, it sounds like this album marked a turning point - where they found their footing again and rediscovered that spark. You can hear it. The playing is sharp, the grooves are unpredictable but never messy, and there’s this sense of momentum throughout. It feels like a band locked in, pushing each other creatively, and just having fun being good at what they do.

I'd somehow never heard of this band, but this was pretty good! Not my favorite, but is a quality edition to the indie rock canon.

I love when an album on this thing surprises me! This was a banger, I didn’t have the immediate urge to skip any songs and it was concise which I love. Street Joy is by far the best song on the project and will be put in a playlist in the near future.

Len Houmous wore a White Denim Romper for his 23rd marriage. It was a hot day and a big mistake! 4.2 4/10 Street Joy

I like these hipsters

Pretty good modern rock album.

appena finito di ascoltarlo e già voglio risentirlo

For the most part I really enjoyed this one. I thought the instrumental interludes went on a bit too long in some of these songs, making the album seem longer than it was. This one is between a 3 and a 4 for me…I will round up.

Color me impressed. Never heard of them, but they delivered. That drummer is a mad man with all that asyncopation and fills. Was nervous it'd be a hipster band, but they made an awesome album

I was a little worried when I saw 2011 since so many of the albums I’ve been getting from that era have been aggressively average, but this was actually pretty good. It’s like some weird love child of Paul Simon and Animal Collective. I dig. 4/5 Highlights: Back at the Farm Anvil Everything

If I had found White Denim through this album instead of Fits I’d probably like them a lot more. This is fun garagey prog rock. Fits was that but weird and unlistenable in a lot of places. I liked this one a lot more

Damn this was good!!!!

4/5

Really enjoying this record. Reminds me of Yes in a few sections, but with the scratchiness of the south. Really neat sound.

Psychedelic always scares me, but this was pretty unique and varied and the vocals were not off-putting in the way they usually are for this genre. Actually quite enjoyable.

Good album Very much of its time with an early 2010’s sound.

I vibe with this. Some songs have very high replay value.

2011. Back at the Farm, Street Joy

4.5 - fantastic album from a band I’ve never heard of before

Really enjoyed this one. There are some super awesome tracks on this one that hit that psychedelic rock just right and I was in the right mood to hear it.

I was familiar with White Denim, having listened to their first couple of albums, quite enjoyed them but promptly forgotten about them. Nothing in those first couple of albums suggested they would be capable of producing an album as complex and rich as this one. Sounds like I've been missing out by not keeping up with them.

While I’d heard of White Denim, this was my first time listening to the band, and boy what a debut album this is. I’m surprised I missed it over the years to be honest, it’s right up my alley in many ways. Great guitar work highlights the album, heavily rhythmic and complex guitar duets are the highlights of a few songs, particularly Back At The Farm and Street Joy. The latter of these two may borrow HEAVILY from Breathe from DSOTM, but it’s probably the highlight for me. I listened to this like 4 times and considered giving it 5 stars, not much to fault here other than I may need more time with it to reach classic status.

really good. new discovery

Very cool kind of ambient album that I have never heard before. It's pretty chilled out kind of trippy songs. Easy to listen to, catchy with nice beats. Some interesting musical choices make it unlike other music I have heard. I think it's a little strange that I have never heard of a band that I like this much.

I've heard a little White Denim before, but it's been a while. This album was a lot of fun--I'd compare it to an Unknown Mortal Orchestra record--jammy, but not too noodly or long-winded. I'll definitely dig into the rest of their library and look for their records in the bins.

This album is like King Giz’s whole discography condensed into one. White Denim walked so Giz could SPRINT.

Really liked the sound of this group. Definitely fits in the garage band revival era of early 2000s however has more hints of psychedelic sounds of the 60s. Will explore more.

Found another gem, thanks 1001! Very high 4* 4/5

This was a nice easy start to a Monday. It was pretty and a little unique. The sounds were familiar but mixed with different instruments and unique pairings. We did simple folk up to rocking out. It was a little full and felt like there were a lot of ideas (the album cover is a perfect metaphor), sort of like a seek and find, trying to find all the pieces or details. All of the pieces were good and really built upon each other (like a fancy seven course dinner), there were just a lot. Definitely interested more in this band.

Great. Sounds retro without actually being retro. Singing could have been better, but it's fine. Favorite song: Burnished

never heard of White Denim before but man I wish I had. Just cool funky rock, doesnt try to be obnoxious or more than what it needs to be. Great instrumentals, the vocals do wear a bit thin here and there, but I'm not going to argue with a band that throws in a jazz flute when they can, such a nice variety of tone throughout.

White Denim are just great and what a pleasant surprise to see them on this list! This isn’t my favorite album of theirs but it rocks and it’s funky and it’s a great indicator as to where the band would be heading. Good job list!

I enjoyed this quite a bit. Not every song is a hit but most of them are good and the instrumentals are really solid.

I'm curious if this was one of the voted in albums. Pretty sweet, very unique, pretty chill. I'm going to revisit this on the weekend

Unexpected W. From the album art I really expected this to be a 70s rock album. Prog/ Psych rock, and cool as hell. You can hear Black Keys influences in the vocal performances, as well as some Radiohead, and maybe a touch of Jack White. Interesting chord progressions and a variety of instruments throughout. Super cool. Very strong 4. I will definitely re-listen.

Pretty good actually

A truly well-produced album where you can tell that every detail has been carefully considered. The instrumental side is both tight and creative, and everything comes together beautifully without feeling overly polished. The lyrics are thoughtful and carry depth without becoming too insistent. D is the kind of album that doesn’t necessarily grab you on the first listen, but grows on you with each spin. I can easily see myself coming back to it again and again. It has that rare quality where you keep discovering new layers and nuances along the way. 4/5

First listen had me thinking it was ok, but after giving it a second try it started to blow my mind. Great instrumentation and the segues between songs really helped

Really interesting album with a lot of subtle complexity going on. Never would've thought indie and prog would blend together as well as they do, but they make for a really enjoyable experience. Nothing too intense, and a nice easy listen despite the more complex song structures. Top tracks: Back at the Farm, Street Joy, River to Consider

Intriguing. Was going to say 3 because I’d I wanted to listen to Grateful Dead/Byrds/Jethro Tull mash ups I’d listen to Grateful Dead/Byrds/Jethro Tull, then decided I was sufficiently intrigued to round up to 4 so I’ll come back to it.

Back at the Farm // Street Joy // Is and Is and Is // 3.5/5

Good album. Nice rock

Never heard of White Denim, but this album was pretty fantastic. It sounded how I imagine bands like Phish and The Grateful Dead sound to their fans, but I found it way more interesting than either of those bands. 4.4/5

Honestly really surprised by this one. I'd never heard of it, and it's really good. It reminds me of much of what I like about King Gizzard, but this is prior to their first release. The rhythm section is super tight and the guitar parts play off each other just right. Loved it. 4.25/5

I really like this although this sound doesn't stand out too much. Sounds just like American royalty. In any case, complex and pleasant

Pleasently surprised by this album. Enjoyable level of rock and groove.

This checked a lot of boxes for me.

Had never heard of this and had no idea what I would be getting into. It was good. Short but interesting. Would probably put on again

Richly textured and easily digestible. I love the prog/blues combination, and need to listen to the rest of their discography. Standout track is: “Back at the Farm”.

I was surprised by this group - not sure how I missed hearing about them until today. Really enjoyed the album. Will have to revisit this soon.

I’m into it!

Mye bra, litt Gizzard. Blir litt for mye Indie for min del. Havner midt mellom 3/4, men i øvre siktet :)

very cool

This was a hidden gem

This is great. They bring together a lot of sounds meld them well, it doesn't feel slapdash or poorly put together River to Consider kind of reminded me of King Gizzard a little bit; psychedelic, a little bit proggy, flute (in fact there are other moments that sound like them too, like the midsection of Burnished and Bess St.). Is And Is And Is has a kind of classic rock sound, and there's an acoustic country twang in the guitars on Keys The instrumentation is tight, and songs often take unexpected turns that keep my interest, like that last third of Bess St., where it goes from rowdy psych rock to technical and winding Thank goodness this is 37 minutes, it went by quickly and I actually wanted more when it was finished. That goes a long way for me A great listen Highlights: River To Consider, Bess St., Is And Is And Is

Just a nice solid, quick album.

Never heard of this group but I'll check out more.

So far I’m loving the crazy aspects of it. I feel like I’m falling and being swept up again. The track back at the farm is sticking out to me in that respect. I feel like I cannot be disappointed. It just keeps building on itself and getting better. Street joy is also a kind of melancholic yearning song that had a powerful pull to it. I’m intrigued by the slapping quick beat in the track anvil everything This album is deeply connected, but still has great variety. There is an aloofness to the song drug that I like. The repetitive riffs with the smashing cymbals rly brings out the creative baseline. A nice head bobber. Nice hook on Bess St. Whooo sick breakdown too. Wow, track is what it is builds in such a satisfying way. The chorus feels like a rewarding breakdown from the whispered build up in the earlier verse. Cute Johnny cash bop in that last track. Charming way to end the album. “What started out is my head, ended up in my fingers.” That’s beautiful.

Completely went into this blind - had never heard of the artist, didn't read the description, nothin. First thought is what the heck this is cool. Kinda psychadelic, suuuper outside my wheelhouse. "Back at the Farm" almost feels like the drumming and bass playing wouldn't have been out of place on a Sabbath record. Lots of cool noodly solos. Overall super positive on this one.

Pretty good. Should I see them in July? Playing the Armory

I do find his version of shuffle rock interesting and have heard him live. The songs are so dense and complex it can be hard to grab hold of them even as you admire them. I like how he cuts his own sonic path.

Hard to tell what era this was from. It's got a sort of neo 60s psych pop sound. Great rhythm tracks, and a bit of variety. I liked it, would return

Really good classic rock vibes

Liked it. Hard to describe but the music was garage bandy but not annoying like I sometimes find it.

# Album Name: D # Artist: White Denim # Rating: 4/5 # Comments: Low 4. Not a bad jam session. Band is talented. Just above average. Good. But not very good. # Top Tunes: # Would I listen to it again? Maybe

I had never heard of these guys. I really liked the front half of this album but the back half was weak I thought. Plus points since they’re from Texas. Almost a 4.

So. I listened to this a month ago. Forgot about it. Had to revisit. Definitely worth a second listen! This will go in my regular rotation.

To roughly enjoyed this album.

Really enjoyed this one. Is and Is and Is was the standout. It's a good mixture of a few different things. Between a high 3 and a 4

I don't love all psych flourishes here, but this is an obviously restlessly creative band, and it's an entertaining record- if you don't like one song, wait a minute things are about to change. Lots of looping sounds here, kind of minimalist in parts- but mostly a pretty solid rock 'n roll album.

Some buets on here, wierd that koffi suggested this today as it was the same day Andy said he'd been to see them the night before in Liverpool. Stop listening into our convos koffi you prick. Mid 4.

This was an awesome find for me. Such a fun album. Several of these songs are going on playlists, and their other stuff is awesome too. Interesting name for an album though. They have another one called Stiff 🙄 Just why?

Garage rock meets indie rock meets prog rock.

This was a pleasant surprise. It sounded like a mash up of some good prog rock bands

Cool eclectic cosmic psych rock with bits of garage, jamband, prog and alt country mixed together. It's extremely busy throughout - they don't linger on an idea or a groove for long before the whirlwind carries them somewhere new. Bright and upbeat with a jangly fun feel overall. Would be good live you'd think. I'd never heard of them so it's a pleasant surprise, but since I was paying attention to this kind of music in the US at the time, it seems like a strange inclusion over bigger bands in the same era/genre that aren't on the 1001 like the jammy country rock of My Morning Jacket, a folksy crooner with a big emotive sound like Bon Iver, a way bigger jamband like Phish, or indie pop rock acts who had more mainstream crossover like the Shins. They weren't a huge hit or critical darlings (37 on NME's album of the year list, not on Pitchfork, NPR, Stereogum, AV club) - not say that's the standard, but just to say it wasn't getting a ton of attention at the time, so why does it stand out in retrospect? Would be interested to read the explanation, but I will just enjoy a bit of swirling whirling vaguely psych indie guitar rock in the meantime.

This is the first true surprise I've had on this list, an artist I had never heard of doing something squarely outside of my wheelhouse that I nonetheless thought absolutely ripped. This is a great record. I thought the proggy stuff worked best: At The Farm, Anvil Everything the biggest highlights. Closer to 3.5.

Hmm, interesting. Heard of these kicking around but never heard their stuff. Reminds me a little of Field Music in that the songs keep going in unexpected directions, but with a much more US garage sound and slightly Byrdsy, folksy vocals. Colour me intrigued. Having said that, Back at the Farm instrumental is fabulous. Street Joy loses me as it goes far more conventional. But it quickly picks back up again. Definitely up for listening to this again, perhaps a low four at this stage, definitely enjoyed.

This was pretty decent. I'll round up to a 4 because this was definitely pretty interesting relatively speaking. Might not entirely be my thing, but hey.

I feel like this was the chestburster moment when indie music stopped sucking and started sounding pretty good.

Terrific album. It flows so well, and it leaves you wanting more. Anvil Everything is the standout track.

Had high hopes after the first 3 tracks, but then it kind of lost me and then came River to Consider. I had just listened to Jethro Tull and was in no mood for more rock flute. It came to close with # songs I did like. I would give it 3.5 if I could so I'll round up given the trash I have had to endure including the aforementioned Jethro Tull.

Solid if unremarkable 2010's rock

Actually really enjoyed this, WD have been on my radar for a while but this is the first time I've bothered to spend the time with them!

Love White Denim! A solid album, although this is probably my least favourite album of theirs. Great to see them on this list and fingers crossed they have more albums on here! Favourite tracks: Back at the Farm, River to Consider & Is and Is and Is Already in regular rotation. 4/5

Loved it. Four (five?) accomplished musicians merging their influences and styles to really interesting effect - but always in service of whatever song their playing. Incredibly, it seems to be a rarity.

3.6 That was pretty good. Not my usual stuff but fairly pleasant. There was something slightly Thom Yorke'ish about his voice that I liked. Music fairly decent. Saved down a few tracks.

Never heard these guys before. They were pretty good. Not what I was expecting.

Got pretty good after a couple of plays through. Chill

Super fun! I have had a hard time getting entirely through other White Denim albums, but this one is more approachable top-to-bottom. It's Him! is amazing, these guys shred. I saved TWO songs to my spotify liked songs after saving only one song total (Gang Star) from any previous album. They just fucking rock, man. The drummer is a beast, and their music gets me super pumped up. Pumped up enough to spin brodies in my 2013 Ford Edge.

Ooh, this is the kind of psych rock I can get behind. This album rules. The polyrhythms are off the charts. Every track feels like a journey. The horns! The hook on Is and Is and Is goes so hard.

Just some fun, rootin’-tootin’ indie rock. I will definitely be coming back to this one. Side note - these guys need someone to help them get better album artwork. Are 12 of their albums are uggos!

How have I never heard of these guys? Sometimes they sound like My Morning Jacket, sometimes Allman Brothers, sometimes later period Black Keys. I’m not a jam rock fan at all but these jams don’t go on too long or get too noodly. Really cool interplay between instruments. Dual lead guitars rock, I wish more bands had the chops to pull that off (maybe that’s why I think of the Allmans). The drummer needs a special shoutout. Damn. The production is fantastic; even with a lot going on I can hear every instrument clearly, even the bass doesn’t get lost in the mix. And it’s a good thing, because every player here deserves to be heard. Sometimes it still gets a little far out for me, but in the right mood that’s not a problem. Docked some points for barely being able to decipher the lyrics most of the time.

3, 5, 6, 7

Sounds good!

Rock in een ruime definitie. Fijn als ze richting de klassieke powerrock bewegen. Maar ze stappen ook naar meer zuiderlijke klanken. De kracht zit hem telkens in de fijne ritmes. Ik krijg ergens zelfs een soort Massive Attack gevoel.

Bij de eerste tonen denk ik aan een kruising van the Black Keys met War on Drugs. En wat ook gelijk opvalt, zijn de moeilijke time signatures van de drummer. Hij zit de hele tijd expres naast de tel. Heel knap, maar soms ook moeilijk om naar te luisteren. Je komt niet lekker in het ritme. Maar als je er aan gewend raakt, dan kan het geniaal zijn. Verder is het een aanstekelijke mix van southern rock met folkrock en americana. Ik vond het een lekker plaatje om geluisterd te hebben. Of het meer dan vergeetbaar is, zal moeten blijken, maar ik zou het wel kunnen waarderen met 4 sterretjes.

This is one that I thoroughly enjoyed. They had a very fresh, live kind of sound to them. I've never heard of them before but I'll definitely be revisiting in future.

I really enjoyed this! A little psychedelic and talented musicians. Complex layered songs with impressive execution. Saved to my library.

Fuck yes White Denim. I love White Denim. They’re like if someone took a band from the 70’s to the 2010’s and they were like “ok I guess we’re just gonna do our thing now I guess.”

Mais c'est pas mal du tout cette petite douceur un peu rétro!

I like this! It's not got the hooks or catchy choruses that I love, but it's a great combination of jazzy & prog rock & guitars, without the pretentious feel. At 37 minutes, it gives you just how much you want without too much. A new band to me.

I stumbled onto White Denim a few years ago looking for modern stuff that was of a psychedelic bent. Most of what I was finding was pretty meh, but when I put this record on (and, soon after, another record of theirs, "Side Effects"), I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop.... this song is COOL... probably the rest of the record blows, right? and the rest of the record DIDN'T blow. In fact, it was one of the best new albums I'd heard in a long time... elements of prog, psych, math rock, stoner rock, classic rock, Beatlesque bits... elaborate but focused. Tight but expansive. The "jam band" moniker some are using here doesn't fit. Do you know what a "jam band" is? One that thinks an 11-minute version of "Stella Blue" is a good idea. One that lets the guitarist noodle endlessly without purpose. THESE songs, however, are all around 3 or 4 minutes, and are COMPOSED. God forbid anyone dismissing this as patchouli-scented hackey-sack "Jam" music ever hears, say, King Crimson or early '70s Genesis. Anyway: there SHOULD be a penalty for use of flute in rock music (the 7/8-time-Santana-esque latin of "River to Consider"). When people say rock music is dead they don't realize people like White Denim are out there making it in the 21st century. I think that most rock bands just DGAF about writing hit singles so the charts ignore them. As long as the fans don't, we're all good here.

this was another album that surprised me with how much I liked it! I had never heard of this band before, but I found a lot to love here and I'll definitely be diving into more of their discography at some point. it is interesting that critics seem to consider them more psychedelic/prog rock though...i do hear the psychedelia on some songs (mostly "River to Consider) but honestly I hear more country and folk influences...but maybe that's just because they're from Texas lol. all and all though, i'm really glad i discovered this band and this album!

I had fun with this

That was great

A new discovery for me, and like other users, I find it hard to compare their sound to anything I've heard before. An intriguing blend of indie, garage, blues and rock. Standout track: Street Joy

I did not know the band and it's a nice surprise. Modern pyschedelia with a hint of rock, jazz, pop... Well balanced, not too long, that was pleasant.

- Good but not quite great. I found myself wishing the mix did not bury the lyrics as much as it does, almost like there was not as much confidence in the singing as there was in the playing. Quite enjoyable, another good discovery (as many others have noted). -

Καποιες πραγματικα ενδιαφερουσες παραγωγες και καποια πολυ καλα κομματια με ωραια performances. Επισης νιωθω οτι συνδυαζει πολλα ειδη ροκ μουσικης. Το μονο αρνητικο ειναι οτι θα ταιριαζε ισως σε αλλη εποχη!?.

What a surprise of a gem.

Only familiar with one WD album and this isnt it. Another band I heard a bit by and thought ‘this is class!’ then never checked out more. This is ace though, they’ve managed to merge blues / indie / funk / rock’n’roll / prog into something that sound much better than it should. It’s like a mix of 1001 records in one album. Only familiar with two songs off this (Street Joy and Anvil Everything) which are great, and the rest stands up well with them too. Very good, will be back and will be revisiting the record I used to love (the one with the lass with loads of cacti down her pants)

Never heard of these and it was pretty decent. Will probably come back and give it another go. Think at least 3.5 but I'll go 4

Hot dang! I expected to dislike this but it's actually really good. Slow dreamy rocky folky, poppy and a load of other sounds.

This one was great. I loved the creativity and wackiness of the tracks here. I'll accept that this is the closest I'll come to a King Gizzard album on this list.

A album I was unfamiliar with from a band I had not heard of. Very reminiscent of that jam band type sound. I love this shit. Can’t believe I hadn’t heard it before. Definitely something I will come back to. Favorites were It’s Him!, Back At The Farm, Street Joy, River To Consider, and Is And Is And Is.

I wasn't sure what to make of this as stylistically it seemed all over the map, but I kept finding myself engaged with the material. It was reminiscent of the Byrds and Moby Grape but they also had their own thing going on. I didn't focus on the lyrics, so they might have been crap, but musically, it was adventurous and fun and the songs had strong melodies. Very cool and I'd never even heard of this before, so well done, list!

Man this is a party I loved attending!

Interesting. Felt a little jam band but never got repetitive. Will have to check out more of their catalog

This was another band I'd never heard of, and I was wary going into it based on some of the other stuff that's cropped up on this list. I was pleasantly surprised. They're like a higher energy, proggier version of Dispatch (it might be more accurate to compare them to State Radio), two of the few bands my brother and I could agree on when he was going through his otherwise terrible techno phase in high school and college. The musicianship on this album is top notch; the drummer does a lot of interesting things, and there are plenty of great guitar riffs and solos. The incorporation of strings and flute (River to Consider) works really well, even though it could have turned out cheesy and weird. The vocalist has a good voice and the lyrics are interesting — often political in a slightly abstract way. Highlights: Burnished, Back at the Farm, Anvil Everything, Drug, Bess St. Wasn't expecting to like this as much as I did. It's not quite a 5, but it's a strong 4.5, and I'll probably check out more of their catalogue. 4.5/5

Thoughts before listening: I'm pretty surprised to see these guys on this list. I really enjoyed them back in the day and even saw them once in San Francisco. Indie rock meets jamband music has always been my take on them....which means it was right up my alley in my 20s and early 30s. Review: I love it. This combo of indie rock style with some jamband elements mixed in is just a sound I will always gravitate to. White Denim may not be a band who really deserve to be on this list of 1,001 albums, but I still really enjoy this album. Perhaps if I didn't have a nostalgic attachment to these guys I wouldn't give it such a high rating (i.e. the myriad Brit pop bands thrusted on me as part of this project), but I feel good about giving them 4-stars for my personal preferences.

Nyt oli kova uusi tuttavuus! Sopivan popahtava, sovituksellisesti mielenkiintoinen ja hauska levy. Myös täydellisen mittainen, ei ehdi lainkaan kulua puhki. 4/5

A properly interesting, inventive, tuneful piece of work. I ended up listening to it a few times and will definitely do so again.

Ik ken dit niet, maar dit is toch 37 minuten aardig creatieve hipsterrock. Af en toe is het even lastig te volgen omdat het niet allemaal een standaard 4/4 maatsoort is, maar eigenlijk heeft elke track wel momentjes dat het allemaal even samenvalt en dan is het lekker. Een soort prog-metal zonder de metal. Het album lijkt wat langer dan 37 minuten, maar dat is omdat er nogal veel over je heen komt. Een goed album om nog een paar keer vaker aan te zetten en dan te kijken of het iets meer went. 5 sterren is er over, dus ik hou het op 4.

I've deleted more words than I've saved in writing about White Denim here. This record smartly keeps the songs moving — all 10 of them clocking in at ~ 37 minutes of mostly uptempo, blended-genre music. A qualified 4 stars where the commentary is now missing. It's elusive, just like my feelings about this record.

Indie rock but with a greater emphasis on guitar and drums. Not sure it is objectively "great" but I enjoyed listening to it

Kind of a banger

White Denim has something for everyone...jam band noodling packaged into a pop song shell with top notch musicianship and interesting instrumentation.

Caught me by surprise - I found this album endlessly fascinating. Nothing like what I usually listen to. Proggy but not overblown.

you'd expect something really boring or run-of-the-mill from a garage rock band with the name "White Denim", but there's a lot more melodic complexity and engagement here than i was expecting to get. the noodly guitar lines reminded me of Surface to Air Missive at points, taking the songs weird but catchy places. other than the indulgent jam "River to Consider", this thing blows by fast, each song a dandelion seed pushed by a breath.

good jams

I feel like I should have known this album from back in the day but I don't... maybe I did waste my youth

Over all this is super unique and completely just a vibe from a band I've never heard of. I really appreciate this music Back at the Farm is fucking wild Sweet Joy Anvil Everything Is and Is and Is !!!!!!!

Love it.

Great and cool, chill tunes to really vibe to. I think I heard these songs in the wrong season, because they give me summer vibes in the middle of an autumn storm. Yet they make me feel the warmer side of life. Their weird mystic lyrics, combined with their upbeat tune and interesting, layered musical tone makes this a really worthwhile listen.

Fav: Street Joy Least Fav: River To Consider Perfectly fine album, but just feels like it’s missing something that would make it a 5. Not sure about this album so I’ll keep it at a 4. So far 2010s has had no bad albums, so I’m hoping it stays that way

Rly good vives to it. Starts a bit punkish but quickly changes pace and goes into somewhat more art rock style. I enjoy it

I dig this. Feels like the lead singer sort of emulates Jeff Buckley's ghost but the instrumentation is a lot more of an indie proggy/mathy jam band in the vein of Ponytail or Local Natives. Definitely a cool listen.

They surprised me

What a discovery! I've never heard of them. This album is so easy to listen to, I think I've played it 4 or 5 times already. I was consistently pleasantly surprised by the little twists and turns on each song and how they all weave together so seamlessly. Like, I wasn't expecting the flute to make the appearance it did, but it just works so well. I will definitely be adding this to the rotation.

This reminded me of a couple of others bands, but I can't quite put my finger on who! Regardless, I liked it a lot and actually listened twice. Kind of prog at times but also indy and fun.

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I really like this. Some songs feel like a jam band mixed with Tom Petty. Definitely music that's nice in the background and makes you absentmindedly start tapping your foot or bobbing your head. As I listened, one artist I found myself thinking of on more than one track was Beck. This is like a more folksy, less electronic version of Beck.

Some bands sound like they were doing drugs in the studio. White Denim sound highly caffeinated. They have a boisterous energy and a style that ranges from blues rock to jam band with some other influences scattered throughout. One song has West African rhythms and others have dense sections that sound kind of proggy. The lead singer sounds like Dan Auerbach. He’s right in that sweet spot — soulful enough to carry the prettier melodies but with enough grit to sound like a rock singer.

Great album for road trips!

Wow, what a great surprise! Have never heard of this band and I don't know why. This is just good rock and roll that leans slightly to power pop but with great instrumental breaks. Lots of really good guitar parts blending together. Can't tell if the vocals are harmonies or overdubs but it doesn't really matter because they work well. Downloading this one!

In their jam band bag that also contains the necessary psychedelic materials, White Denim offer us the big D and they largely succeeded in the nearly forty minute runtime. Not a bad album to bump if you want to bop your head to some grooves. Favorites: It's Him!, At the Farm, Anvil Everything, River to Consider, Bess St., Is and Is and Is.

didn't like the first song, but pretty cool overall

Rock progresivo. Me ha gustado. Un 4.

Favourite Song: Street Joy

Has a real 70s rock vibe about this. Really enjoyed this record it flows really well. Musicianship is amazing soild vocals all round good album. Will check out their other records. Stand out tracks: - It's him! - Burnished - Sweet joy - Drug - Keys

Some hippy music. Not bad though. Like prog, psychedelic, and pop mixed up in an acid laden vat. 4/5

Absolute unexpected. Had no idea who the people were. But very good out. Especially love the drummer

This was a cool little record. It was in and out and there weren't any low points. I may listen to more of this group.

Kinda flew by, but it was impressively diverse and well produced!

Loving this groove pastiche

I liked this album. The songs were interesting and light, yet strong. A very short album, too.

No es la obra maestra que muchos parecen haber encontrado, pero está muy bien de todas formas.

Wow what a find! Really enjoyed this album!! A nice indie sound to it - I'd have loved this as a teenager! Which is a shame as this album came out in my peak indie stage of life A very high 4 ⭐️

Loved this! Tempted to give it a 5. So intricate and interesting and packed a lot into a short run. That last track was a little twangy for my taste, so I'll give it a strong 4.5

I really liked this album. The guitar was awesome and it had a pretty unique sound.

loved the gvf jefferson airplane vibes

This was a pleasant surprise for me. Normally it takes me a couple of listens to truly appreciate and enjoy albums, but this one make a great first impression to me. I’ll be listening to it again.

Je l'avoue: en voyant que c'était un autre album d'indie rock, mes préjugés et mes complaintes ont immédiatement déferlé dans mon système limbique. J'avais évidemment tord, puisque cet album slap bien au dessus de sa ceinture et des autres artistes du genre.

So crisp. Everything is together throughout. They’re so tight.

Surprised with this great band a fussion of a lot generes mixed extremly well. I will add to my playlist and listen to their other albums. Im sure they will be really good.

D by White Denim Thursday 7/11/24 1:11 A Tier————————— Street Joy Back At The Farm Is and Is and Is Drug Burnished Bess St. Keys River to Consider It’s Him B Tier————————— Anvil Everything

Really good

This is one of the rare acts on this list I had never heard *of* before, and it's a very pleasant surprise. Buying the album right away. *D* goes to MANY places, mostly psych-rock, but with winks towards a vast array of other genres (garage, classic rock, prog-rock, along with tiny-yet-pivotal nuggets of funk, krautrock, blues-rock and soul). But in spite of this catalogue of styles, White Denim manage to maintain cohesiveness from the first second to the last. And they sprinkle catchy hooks everywhere. One of them will remind you of a Motown artist while another recalls Radiohead circa-*In Rainbows*, when the Oxfordians were channelling a lot of CAN influences into their music. Not to mention all the other influences (one reviewer said 'Osees-lite', and I have to concur). So this is quite as impressive feat here. As is the musicianship through and through--expecially that virtuosistic drummer! As many other reviewers pointed out, White Denim sounds like a "jam band" on *D*, and yet they're never self-indulgent or boring. I still haven't indentified clear standout or killer tracks in my initial listen, but I have no doubt that if I focus again on this record, they will quickly come up and please my ears. A true banger should stand out right away, normally, which is where this very good record might fall short to get into my own list if ever are too many last-minute LPs to include. But it's hard to blame White Denim for this, given how insanely ambitious and original their music is. Writing bangers is not the only way to write great albums anyway. I've had the time to browse through the other LPs of this band hailing from Austin, TX, though. And as of now, it seems to me that their earlier releases are less impressive, with a more lo-fi sound that--in this case--doesn't fully match with the music that's played. And the later LPs apparently weigh heavier on African-American inspirations, but in a fashion that sounds a wee bit more streamlined and less sonically adventurous overall. So, to me, *D* looks like a perfect middle-ground and ideal entry point into the band's *oeuvre*. And White Denim records will stay on my radar no matter what. Pretty sure that if I'm not yet fully sold on the other recordings they made so far, there must at least be a couple of gems in each of those other albums. So thank you Robert Dimery, and thanks to the creator of this app. This is exactly what I signed for when I started this project. 3.5/5 for the purposes of this list of "essential albums", rounded up to 4. 8.5/10 for more general purposes. Number of albums left to review: 146 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 367 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 217 (including this one) Albums from the list I won't include in mine: 274

A good, fun and varied rock album. Nothing really new on here and not an amazing amount of depth either. Just a good mash-up combining elements from different styles of rock. Nice to listen to, but won't really remember it.

Don't think I had heard of them, but I enjoyed it.

Positiv overraskelse! Aldrig hørt om dem før. Sangeren behøvede ikke lyde så meget som ham fra the Shins, men udover det nød jeg den virkelig

Favorite album so far from a band I hadn’t heard of previously. Felt like a road trip, I just wanted to throw it on and head a direction. Such a mix of styles while keeping a consistent through line. This album will definitely go in my personal rotation and I look forward to their other albums.

挺有趣的

Another pleasant surprise from this app - weird at times but in a way that I find enjoyable. Great energy and tone, overall really good.

It's always fun to have an album that I have never heard of before. Never even heard of this band before. I must confess that when this popped up and I saw a band called White Denim and that they were from Texas I immediately thought I was in for a shitty country pop album. But what I got was a super fun bluesy/psychedelic/indie/pop rock record that even has some forays into acid jazz. Really cool guitar parts throughout. Great vocals. Good song structures. Terrible album cover. I'll have to listen another time or two but on the first listen this was a great album. Overall I really liked this record and will definitely be listening to some of their other stuff. I'm giving this one a solid 3.75/5.