D

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

Not bad.

No idea what i'm getting into with this one, but the album cover sure has a lot going on. Flute solo a la Jethro Tull in River to Consider. Can never be mad at a random flute solo in a song. The album is very solid and a great modern example of progressive/psychedelic rock. This album would have fit in perfectly in the early 1970's with the many progressive/psych rock bands that were everywhere. I love the focus on the instrumentals and it doesn't feel too cluttered or forced with lyrics, you can just enjoy the rock. The fact that they're all great musicians and sound incredible is kind of a given here. They sound great and it's a great album. That said, they're not really pushing the envelope or reinventing anything, they're just a solid band. I commonly hear stuff like there's no rock bands anymore......well here you go.

Very unoffensive, middle of the road type of stuff Best Song: Street Joy Rating: 6/10 Stars: 3

Decent but did not leave a distinct impression

whatever

Interesting

There's something to this... Not much, but I could almost detect why people might like this. Proud to say my musical instincts detected very quickly (before checking spotify streams) that Street Joy was the best song on the album and most listened to. I guess the best songs have a feel, a sound and a formula that makes them distinctive. Also Street Joy was a sadder, more gentle song on the album unlike the other songs. Really, this album is a mix of different sounds. The artist is described as a mish mash of indie, jazz, psychedelia, and more. The strongest scent I got off these guys was progressive rock. Was 'Yes' one of their influences? I can certainly hear their sound in White Denim's music. Ultimately, aside from a couple of songs, this sisn't really stick with me. Now and again I heard a melody that sounded good. The vocals sound quite generic, of their time, and are generally weak aside from their place in the song Street Joy. Overall, the album had something to it but is mostly just OK for now. More listens would be needed to get something more out of it.

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

Yes meets Tame Impala. A well constructed masterpiece. A lot of what I was thinking is better said in the Wikipedia section on for this album. This might be the best album I have listened to from the 2010s on this list. There are not many contenders and most of the albums from the 2010s onward have been hot shit but this is the kind of album that gives hope. Nearly 15 years later and I am still hoping that we can get back to making this kind of music. 10/10

It was there and then it wasn’t and I didn’t really care.

okay

A very middle of the road 2010s indie rock album. It tries doing a few different things but doesn’t do any of them particularly well so the whole album just ends up being pretty forgettable

B 8.2 ★★★★

Not the most exciting music, but competently done. Low 3.5 stars

I've only heard this band's 2013 album, and I was not that crazy about it. This doesn't really move the needle for me either. It's funny that I mentioned the Grateful Dead in my Skip Spence review yesterday, because this also reminds me of the Dead, but moreso in execution than spirit. It's not terrible, but it's not a style of rock I want from this era of music. "Burnished" and "Street Joy" were probably the highlights. The rest was very meh. 3 stars.

4.5

D minus. White denim, plain white tees and plain white pitchfork indie sonic palette. Definitely heard other albums from this group that are more interesting.

Can’t believe I missed this one until today. What a fantastic album.

Ok

There are harmonised triplets on that Born Ruffians record. There are Highlife guitars on the Vampire Weekend albums. And there’s plenty more of the same on records by actual Highlife musicians. There are compound time signatures all around us! There is really no reason to go to White Denim for any of the music they make on D. But if you’re short on time or money, there’s no harm in carbo-loading it all here, I guess. 1.5 Slightly unexpectedly, I hated this. I went back to it several times. Come on, I thought, nifty players energetically counting to 5 every so often with the satisfying crunch of multiple lightly distorted electric guitar everywhere, this is right up my alley. No. It’s vacuous, posing bullshit is what it is. The main problem is the top line. These aren’t real melodies - they are just a veneer to give the impression that a song is being performed when what everyone here is really interested in is the splicing together of hypnotically busy loops. The razzle dazzle of mixed time signatures is all well and good but melody should be the main event, not a sideshow. The lyrics - once you’ve looked them up, for they are indecipherable in the mix - are nothing at all. For technical musical achievement this lot are well worth their Rock School Grade 7 certificates. Who goes home and listens to the exam book CD afterwards though? 1/5

When was it that Indie Rock died? After this, surely. 2009, maybe?

++: Burnished, At the Farm, Anvil Everything, Drug, Bess St., Is and Is and Is +: It's Him!, Street Joy, River to Consider, Keys 7,7/10

boring

Day661 - theres lots of bands they kinda sound like and im diggin it. i yelled”tequila” on river to consider. what a fun album

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.

Was alright to have on. Had kind of a jam band feel.

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

It's fine, but not very memorable. Why is it on this list?

Kind of proggy indie rock mixed with the non-boring elements of psychedelic. Catchy and different without trying too hard

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 is ok, if very uneven - it doesn’t seem to know if it’s prog-rock, blues-rock, or country-rock and so the listening experience is a little bit all over the place. Not great, not terrible.

blink and you'll miss it

Excellent album, a first for me, definitely a keeper

Really really good.

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

Nice to hear some proper rock and roll back in the queue. It would be easy for me to give this an extra star just for that, but this is a little too jammy for me to love. I'm more of a song guy. I don't see reason to go higher than a . . .

I feel like this band probably pretty much captures the spirit of what I think of as calliope indie or, maybe, carnival indie. I listen to it, and I can almost smell the popcorn and funnel cake. It makes me want to play skee ball. It also sounds a little bit like Yes in certain songs. So...I don’t hate it, but I probably will never listen to this band again.

I’m glad this was on the list since I’ve never heard of this band but liked a fair bit of contemporaneous bands like Grizzly Bear and the Dirty Projectors that mixed prog rock with indie. White Denim introduces some southern rock elements that at times reminds me of My Morning Jacket and even the Allman Brothers. I was really between a 3 and 4 and might regret the score I gave this, but I don’t see myself going back to this a ton.

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.

Can't believe this album was made in the 21st Century. Nothing new to say whatsoever

3.5

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

Passed directly through me leaving little impression

It's Him! - 5/5 Burnished - 5/5 At the Farm - 5/5 Street Joy - 4/5 Anvil Everything - 5/5 River to Consider - 5/5 Drug - 4/5 Bess St. - 4/5 Is and Is and Is - 5/5 Keys - 3/5 Average score: 4.5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ upon seeing the album cover, i was convinced this would be really mid at best. boy was i sorely mistaken the musicianship is fuckin insane here. i listen to a bit of psych rock and prog from time to time (closest comparison I can think of to this is Ty Segall, maybe Thee Oh Sees and the like?), but this was nowhere near my music-listening radar after all. who knows how long it'd be til i discovered this on my own. i guess even a shitty album list like this one has some hidden gems

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

Inoffensive, but mostly forgettable imo

I thought it was fine, not sure what else to say. Didn't really capture me but didn't annoy me. Solid

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

What is this? This is so good!

The more I listened the more I liked it.

Ok

Fine background music, not transcendant for me. It's pleasant but not moving - sort of boring in the way psychedelic music generally is

A really nice surprise. Reminded me of the black keys turn blue album. A bit classic rock, a bit prog and definitely a nice listen

Quite a nice discovery, some Travis were really engageons to me.

This was okay. I have no opinion

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.

This might be one that I appreciate more than love. The musical parts are all quite complex, and while it's quite impressive it does make it a bit less accessible. I can appreciate the talent and work, but it's a bit much for me. It doesn't quite match my own musical frequency. That said there's some really nice songs and moments in here. I like the atmosphere that's generated across a number of tracks, and parts of this really take off and hit harder. They're just not that frequent. I appreciate the musicianship, including some of the longer jams. It shows a level of confidence in the music, but it's not 100% for me.

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

3.5

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.

Decent mellow alt rock. Sounded a bit like Illinoise

Another band that is both new to me and slightly misses the target for my musical tastes Glad to have heard it, but wont be adding to my collection

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

I’ll listen again

Derivative shite

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.

5/10. Relaxing but not attention grabbing

Surprisingly groovy and these folks talented!

Decent. As well as all the oft-cited "OG" influences, I wonder whether the success of Kings of Leon, a few years before, also inspired them to play around with old-school blues rock in a garage/ indie way. This is more expansive in sound than KOL, though, and doesn't have the attitude (opting more for 'considered psychedelia' rather than raw snarl). There's a pleasing world music element to the rhythm section. It did become too meandering for me at times, in the instrumental passages especially, and I found Street Joy and the final track a bit dull. Overall: musical; great rhythm section; I enjoyed the late 60s/early 70s vibe. But to become a favourite for me personally, I'd want a bit more attitude in the vocals.

cool. rocky. almost jam band.

I've seen White Denim (at a festival I think) and thought they were a great time. Not sure if I saw them play many songs rom this album (way too much beer was drank that weekend and its been years) but this didn't have the same oomph I remember from seeing them live.

Very indicative of alternative and pop music of the 2010s was.

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

god the 2010s "rock" scene must have been pretty boring for this to be (apparently) so critically acclaimed. Not bad, and saved some songs, but in a week I won't be able to tell you the album name nor the artist.

Звучит как ребенок Radiohead и King Gizzard, но без интересных песен. Лучшая песня - Street Joy.

Not the worst thing I've ever heard but not great either

Just kinda an average album. Nothing too special. It's fine enough. The second half of the album is better, and has some nice melody lines and progressions. Variety of different styles. They're clearly competent musicians, the album just never kicks into another gear, and just kinda stays at the same "yeah this is ok" level throughout.

First listen was in college and I loved white denim, their vocalist is smooth and they are all technically skilled, can move it

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.

This felt like an attempt at 60s rock that at times succeeded, but all in all, not an interesting album.

Never heard of them before. Not bad, but '60s sound from an indie band of this millennium is a strange choice.

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.

Very progressive musical I guess not really my favorite.

Leftfield. Talented bunch though clearly.

Pleasant, but not a 1001 classic

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.

I didn't think I'd like this. Didn't really like it the first listen through. The more I listen to it, the more interesting it is. It is absolutely growing on me and it is a great album. Pitchfork: 6.8 Rolling Stone Top 500 Albums: n/a Best Songs Back at the Farm Street Joy River to Consider Bess St. Keys

Another whatever 2010s indie band to me. Its fine, just not particularly notable.

This album was better than it had any right being. However, I am slow to warm to strangers.

enjoyed it but pretty forgettable tbh

I haven't heard about this band before - this album is good, psychedelic jam/rock, I like the general vibe and that it doesn't overstay its welcome. But it lacks in songwriting a bit, most songs don't go anywhere.

Weird sort of 60s vibe. Not particularly good or interesting.

I like the music, the singing not so much. The singing doesn't seem to match the sound, at least to me. Better than a 2, not really a 3, feeling generous today, 2.5 rounded up.

3/5

Good at their instruments, bland at songwriting

Decent rock album. I might give this a few more spins to see if I like it enough to add it to my library. The song Sweet Joy sounded familiar to, even though I didn't know the name of the song until I listened to it on this.

No jams for me. 2.

2,5

Not bad, but I really get the feeling they want to be a 60s band, but they haven’t decided on which one yet.

2011 might not have been a vintage year for music but is this really one of only two albums of the year important enough to make the list? It wasn't bad per se, just pretty forgettable. I did like Street Joy and the instrumental before it though.

Burnished is a cracking song, bristling with melody and ideas. The rest of this album is so-so. Worth revisiting now and then but not a must listen.

My first exposure to White Denim but I really loved it! Gave me big Allman Bros vibes, others have said Grateful Dead/Phish which I can see, really fun, varied tracks that have a lot of interesting parts, love the occasional changes in time signatures… this is a perfect example of why I am working on this 1001 project - to find great new artists that I may have never found otherwise. Easy 5/5

Pretty good stuff

It's good but just so damn ordinary

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.

Wow, what a surprising and absolutely great album. Doesn't sound like something recorded in the 2010's for sure, lots of interesting little pieces in this.

Solid, but meandering 3.5 stars

Bit boring. Great musicianship, but didnt really get me.

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.

meh

Actually ended up going through this twice, I love the psychedelic, bluesy, new wave style this comes in

This was a surprising album - I hadn't heard of White Denim before, even though this was during my prime music years. It reminds me a lot of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard (even though they came after) in terms of the vibe, jams, and overall musical interest. Definitely marking it to revisit, but I don't know that it reaches the 5 star tier.

the title/band name/album cover combo did not pass the vibe check when i unveiled them and im kinda glad for it cuz i got to be fully shocked at how good this is HFJFHJFS like legit prob one of the best records ive gotten from the project that ive Never Heard Of Before. i expected some flash in the pan indie or garage rock and ig it is but it sets itself apart by packing the performances with colorful jam-band intricacy...while very few stretches could properly be called a Jam, there is a level of chops and creativity here that just constantly blew me away. combined with the incredibly warm, fuzzy production, i was just about in heaven for most of this. very very eager to revisit these winding, zippy, busy, yet wonderfully economical songs...comforting and exhilarating tbh! maybe i have a new band to check out!

In the end it was too complicated and muso

Good rock album

Fun interesting music.

Like half and half

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.

D is an album which i am rather mixed on. There were points where it could sound like a 2 star album and points where it could sound like a 4 star album. The main issue it had was that in some of the songs, the composition was overly messy and disorganized which made them really annoying and hard to listen to. However, there are a couple of songs which are pretty solid. These songs don't have the above issue, are musically well done, have a nice vibe and are even quite catchy and memorable too. They were a bit few and far between but that allowed them to really stick out. If you can get past all the bad stuff, you will no doubt find some good stuff here. Best Song: Is and Is and Is Worst Song: Anvil Everything

Nice. A whole lot of promise but it's lacking in depth. Street Joy is the best track by a mile followed by 'Is and Is and Is' and Keys. I liked it enough to put on their 2016 album which I immediately liked better. Good stuff.

the fourth studio album by White Denim that changed the sound of the band primarily due to the use of higher quality studio equipment that allowed a warmer sound and a more expansive psychedelic sound that was critical acclaimed. The soul is still there, and is wonderful enjoyable.

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.

3/5

I felt nothing but one song had flutes

Eh

well it sure is white

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.

Amazing, where was this when I was in college

Good fun. Can be a bit much but had some great riffs.

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

Looking at the band name, and the cover, I really did not have any hopes going into this. What an album though! Some very interesting choices and ideas, but still with a bit of a folk vibe.

I like these hipsters

Enjoyed the album, not one I’ve heard before good mixture of melody and harder rock edges would listen again.

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.

That's not my taste in music - But ok

3+

Your standard indie rock album. Not terrible, not great. The lead singers voice is very similar to other indie rock singers. I’ve never heard of this band before.

The world is filled with virtuoso musicians. Most of them will make a shitty album if you let them. Here's the proof. This was boring to an annoying degree and I shan't be returning.

Utterly forgettable. To my ears this is indistinguishable from any of the number of early 2010’s folk pop revival acts. Maybe there’s something more interesting in the composition of these songs to set White Denim apart from those acts - some of sound experimentations for example. I’m just not able to discern anything ‘moving’ or ‘bold’ from the overall package.

White Denim - the satirical choice - evinces grave disregard for common decency. This album isn’t that. But, the odd (in every sense of the word) exception aside, it is a rather rum do.

Never heard of these guys and this felt a bit forgettable generally. Could see them opening a lunchtime set at a 2010s festival- high energy, talented guitarists jamming away but unlikely to ever progress up the running order. Fine for a half hour album.

6/10…neo psychedelic / rock-country

The Good: We know the grade before hearing the album… The Bad: Too many listeners seem to think that it is a C+ The Ugly: White denim… I mean, who in their right mind wears that? There are times when a totally unknown album/group gets you slightly excited before hearing the first song, and then makes you wonder about people’s taste in music by the time the last song has played… Austin, TX, is a hotbed for music, and the launching pad for several international stars… White Denim not being one of them. I guess that if your sound is too eclectic, at times making you think you are listening to Pink Floyd, then The Rolling Stones, then The Grateful Dead… well, you got to some choosing to do. Was the album bad? No, yet, I listened to it twice and can’t recall a single song. Will I listen to the album again? Most likely not… it just didn’t hit the right spots for me. 2*

Cool

Good playing, but washes over without much of an impression. Like clothes shop music.

Liked the sound, songs were nice to listen to, it's not abrasive so it flows well throughout. It lingered towards the end but it was still enjoyable. Will listen to it more often.

Interesting mix of genres, reminds me of Blind Melon, needs more time.

Meh. Why this was chosen for this list over so many other albums/artists that didn't make the cut is a mystery.

Decent. Good enough where if they were performing at a music festival I’d stop and listen and say “hey, they’re pretty good”, but not good enough where I’d buy a ticket for a concert of just them.

Didn’t know this before. Not bad. Not great, but I feel like if I heard it when it first came out, it’d have made a bigger impression on me.

I had never heard of this band. After reading the description and some reviews of this album and some other reviews of different albums, I was excited to check it out. I wouldn’t say I’m disappointed, but I was hoping to enjoy it more. Still, I’m glad I was exposed to this.

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

3+ Pretty good! Street joy. Somewhere between 3 and 4 out of 5? Something missing for the 4th star New rock Austin Texas

Another Allbum where it's just ok for me and I don't see what is so special about it. but if it*s 5 stars for you then keep enjoying it!

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

friends really like this

Love their slower tempo stuff. Enjoyed the listen but wouldn’t be in rotation for me

In my mid 20s this was in my top 5 albums ever. I’ve listened too many times to be objective. I love the trilogy of songs to start and I just don’t think there’s a skip in here (other than the last song). Drug, Bess St, Is and Is are all great. So glad this has made the list because these guys don’t get nearly enough credit.

These dudes effin rock. Dayum. Solid musicians and great songwriting. Fun record. Great for a road trip

Austin Rock n Roll, but very…tame? It’s fine, and I like it, but this album isn’t my favorite in their catalogue.

4.5 - Great

4/10

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

Very listenable. 3.4.

Fine. Personal enjoyment: 3/5 Relevance to this list: 3/5

Never heard of this band, but I'm happy to finally get something new and good to listen to. Varied and exciting, deserves to be on this list.

Damn this was good!!!!

Correcto

This was fun and unexpected in the way they explored so many different sounds.

Not a fan of jam band Phish stuff. Definitely talented musicians…wasted on this unfocused, long-haired hippie crap.

🤷🏻 It felt like this one never knew what it wanted to be. I can appreciate genre hopping, and not every band needs to pick one lane, but I just never got my head around this album, nevermind finding it essential.

Cool little indie rock jam band not overly obnoxious record. A manageable 35-40 minutes. Didn’t bore me but didn’t excite me either. Kinda forgettable. But by no means bad, glad I listened.

4/5

To be honest, I did not get the first couple of songs. Like, I was getting upset at what I was listening to. I was able to relax by the third song, and then the fourth and fifth song clicked for me. This is rad as hell. It's still super weird, especially the singer's voice. I think this is a sneaky great album. It's so complex and varied. It sounds like a soup of noise but also feels so thoughtfully constructed and masterfully executed. These guys are very clearly masters of their instruments and also either have impeccable timing or just have really great musical chemistry. I went back to listen to the first couple tracks that made me upset for some reason, and boy was that a silly opinion. I "accidentally" listened to the album multiple times. Also, it wasn't an accident. Favorite Song(s): Sweet Joy, Anvil Everything, Back at the Farm, Drug

Hoe ken ik deze band niet? Wat een giga originele plaat. Bijzondere invloeden die goed verwerkt worden.

eh

That’s rocky. Hang on, I mean proggy. Nope, right first time, rocky. No, proggy. Rock. Prog. Prog rock? Folk.

sky VI

Not for me. 1/5

I’d never heard of this band prior to getting this album in the generator, so was excited to listen. Well played, but ultimately a bland record. I enjoy similar musics played better by others, so this flew over me. I can see how folk might enjoy it but - without wanting to sound pretentious - anybody with more than a fleeting interest in music will know this ground is covered better elsewhere.

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

I like white denim but this is just a bit.. safe? Still good

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.

Unremembrable Prog rock

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

This was pretty fun. I listened a little distractedly, but I want to come back to it cause some interesting things were going on.

Never heard of White Denim. This is fucking awesome, though. Solid modern psychedelia.

2011. Back at the Farm, Street Joy

This album was not remarkable or noteworthy. I can't believe this was released in 2011 because it sounds like it's from the seventies. In fact, they're like a knock-off Eagles but not as good. I was consistently reminded of what other artists accomplished in the seventies, and nothing original stood out on D.

Inoffensive but boring. This album absolutely smells of 2010s indie rock. Anyway, a 2 might be a little harsh, but it really just didn't grab me at all.

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

Not for me.

pretty fun indie/psyc rock. i enjoyed the pink floyd sample. nothing too crazy but a nice, fun listen overall.

All songs sounded like the same song. It was an okay song, I guess.

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.

Nice jam album

Instrumental muito bom. Música favorita: Back at the Farm

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.

is for "Denim".

3.5

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.

Really interesting

Lauren Rothstein loves White Denim! I didn't mind.

It’s like a watered down King Giz, not bad. 2.9

I wasn't sure at first but ended up enjoying it quite a bit

indie elevator music - sounds alright but couldn't hold my interest. can't decide if I like or dislike this cover art, but either way I don't think it fits the album.

Great find on this list! This is a playful psychedelic prog rock album that has the right drive. The drums are great as are the flutes. It's just a jolly good listen that brings you in a good mood in this crazy world.

This album was so generic and boring I forgot I was listening to it. It sounds like it's trying to be M. Ward at times and My Morning Jacket at other times but fails to be as remotely interesting as either. Their albums should take this one's place. Specifically, It Still Moves or Z by My Morning Jacket or Post-War by Matthew Ward

A tightly played, genre-hopping record full of ideas, riffs, and jazzy detours. It’s clever, energetic, and fun in bursts — but not every track sticks, and the whole thing can feel a bit too tangled for its own good. Impressive musicianship, but more craft than connection.

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

Eh. Not bad, but nothing stood out. I won't go back to this one. "White Denim"? More like white noise.

Well, the music didn't bother me. However, there wasn't anything that I want to hear again. A bit boring overall. 2/5

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

I feel pretty neutral on this one. Sounds like something I would like but nothing jumped out.

Liked the sound, but it didn't pull me in.

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.

Who are these guys?! Dig it. What I like most about this music is the synergy between the guitars and drums. It has great energy. Really nice guitar and drum work. Great grooves and riffs but it took me a few listens to really sink my ears into it. Don't come to this expecting catchy little pop hooks. There's some nice harmonies happening with the vocals in a very low key kind of way that gives this a mostly mellow character. There's some great jazziness happening with these songs that keep me coming back. It's funny to me that Street Joy is their "hit" and it's probably the one I like the least. Can we get a guest appearance from a jazzy flute? (River to Consider). Any horns want in on this? (Bess St.) How about some Fiddle and shift gears into a Country Western beat to take us out? (Keys). Awesome Instrumentation! Great stuff! I'd like to hear more of their albums.

White boy rock that sounds like they’re a molecule away from being Phish. There’s nothing wrong with this other than maybe it’s a little bland. I do enjoy the jamminess of River to Consider, and the hippie vibes of Is And Is And Is.

I found this rather chaotic and confusing and all over the place but gave it a second listen to see if I was just missing something on my first pass. It didn't improve my opinion. They're obviously talented musicians, but nothing felt like it "went" together, and the vocals sometimes felt like a whole different entity than the band. Some of the songs had moments of okay-ness, but for the most part, their jams weren't my jam.

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!

Got a decent seventies vibe but nothing to keep your attention

Not the White Denim album I would have chosen, but I’ll take it! Vastly underrated band. Check out their album Corsicana Lemonade.

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.

Another example of being a talented musician with no end product

Pretty good actually

I'm gonna be nice and give this a 3 because I did like Street Joy and Is and Is and Is, but most of it was just fine, nothing special. Not sure you must listen to this before you die.

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

Super cool. Songs are super jam packed with awesome stuff but not a whole lot of sticky melodies

indie rock loove it. this is just my genre. fun stuff tho! nothing suuuuper memorable but overall a good time, and get the hype.

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.

A nice background record. Found a lot of songs enjoyable yet forgettable. A Mixed bag for me

Passet ikke helt inn i moduset mitt ved gjennomlyttingen, men fikk med meg kvalitetene.

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

Good album. Nice rock

Folk rock, jam bandy kind of thing. Not bad. Not sure why it made the list but whatever.

1970 called, they want their album back. There are some good times here, just a bit unremarkable.

Not particularly memorable.

An odd blend of pop, indie, and country. I liked a lot of this. Think I’d need to take another couple of listens to fully know what I think. At this point no standout songs. But I did enjoy my time. 3.5/5

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

2 or 3 good songs, nothing super special really. album caught me in a bad mood unfortunately

Very boring

Definitely heard who they were influenced by (fleetwood mac, pink floyd), but not so much who they've influenced. 3/5

Landlord sez Meh! 2

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.

I think this is a wickedly good album full of amazing guitar interplay, great jamming sections, and an overall great vibe. I remember seeing them live during this era and they were a force on stage for sure.

These guys are at their best when they resist the urge to jam. They should stay in rock, roll, or groove more.

Yeah… imagine how embarrassing it would have been to die before hearing this album that no one has ever heard of

It's fine if you're looking for generic psych rock I guess?

No way this album is in the challenge? Is this a joke? Anyway, by chance, I appreciated the psychedelic and somehow "math rock" moments of this album. It was a pleasant, but uneven listen.

A bit like Yes.

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.

Much like the album art, the music is a bit of a mess and it’s hard to discern much from it all. 4/10

Not a fan

I actually really liked this - I might listen to them again

I’m into it!

Ja, greit nok vel.

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

Never heard of this, let's go. First few seconds sound like what I would expect from the band's visuals. Really like this first song so far! I have no idea what they're saying but yey!! Again, with this second track it's really hard to tell what the hell he's singing about but damn do i love the instrumental. back at the farm is so much fun holy shit i was not expecting this! i thought this album would be a nice folk experience, this has surpassed all expectations. don't know what genre this would be though, psychedelic indie? it does remind me of the few grateful dead record i've heard so hey, good stuff. i'm having so much fun damn. right now the record's 3/3 and this next track is by far the most streamed so i'm feeling very excited! okkkkkkk. this was a complete mood change. street joy is good, and i'm sure i'll like it more once i read the lyrics. for now, i enjoyed it, but i do prefer the sound of those first three tracks. and the first few seconds of anvil everything tell me we're right back! i don't know what to say, i'm just really enjoying this. like seriously, this thing's rhythm is so much fun. and it really feels like watching a live jam session, so electrifying i have nothing to say about river to consider that i haven't said here before. i'm just really loving this. drugs is fun and enjoyable but maybe another one i'm not too in love with. for now. why have i not heard of this band. and in what ways should i change my life so that i do start hearing about more shit that sounds like this? yeah bess st. rocks is and is and is and is and is and is and is and is and is is amazing. possibly my favourite. which is saying something. the repitition. the vocal delivery. the build-ups. damn last track. this flew by. this one's nicer. the instrumental is still always there, always present, but it does feel quieter than previous tracks. sounds sweet. i just see a straw hat and a smile. lovely. this album was very different from what i expected. i had so much fun, my body just moved on its own. i really just don't have a lot to say. loved this. 5 stars. bye

very cool

It's alright.

Bra platta, indie rock med olika influenser ibland till och med prog Stark 3