Album: Endure
Artist: Special Interest
Release Date: November 4, 2022
Label: Rough Trade Records Ltd.
Favorite Tracks:
- Cherry Blue Intention
- (Herman’s) House
- Foul
- Concerning Peace
- L.A. Blues
Thoughts: The world needs more dance punk and that is what Special Interest provides. Imagine Riot Grrrl crossed with 90s house music and you begin to get the idea. The New Orleans band doesn’t overlook our troubled times but they do provide a release.
Rating: ****
Album of the Week: 2022
January
- Olivia Rodrigo – Sour
- Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever
- Adele –30
- Tran Uy Duc – Came
- Yard Act – The Overload
- Aoife O’Donovan – Age of Apathy
February
- Tanya Taqaq – Tongues
- Various Artists – Summer of Soul soundtrack
- Mitski – Laurel Hell
- Shamir – Hetrosexuality
March
- Lady Pills – What I Want
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- Jenny Hval – Classic Objects
- Yumi Zouma – Present Tense
April
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- Soul Glo – Diaspora Problems
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- Sault – Air
May
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- Various Artists – Daptone Mood
- Wet Leg – Wet Leg
July
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- Medicine Singers – Medicine Singers
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August
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September
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October
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November
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