And with her country as country can be Louisiana drawl, Wilson endears herself further to listeners by singing seamlessly through the one song we all wish we had written, “WWDD” (What Would Dolly Do). Every song on the album has hit potential. Lainey Wilson – Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’Ĭountry’s new girl on the block, Lainey Wilson, came out swinging with her BBR Records debut album, Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin.’ Opening up on the pulsing “Neon Diamonds,” she keeps your foot tapping through “Things a Man Oughta Know,” “LA,” “Straight Up Sideways,” and the closing title track. So press play and get your groove on because if Stand For Myself is Yola’s journey to self-actualization, we’re here for the ride. We’d be foolish not to take heed of this message. While her words are set to jamming beats and dance-y grooves, underneath they call for a substantial change in how we treat others who are different. From bigotry and self-doubt-something Yola has clearly dealt with-on “Barely Alive,” all the way through to self-realization on the anthemic closing track “Stand For Myself,” Yola’s message is simple: Be Kind. Stand for Myself, her sophomore effort and follow up to Walk Through Fire (2019), is an empowering and sobering look at society today through Yola’s eyes. You won’t regret it.Īmericana, soul, pop, R&B, however you want to classify Yola’s album, it’s just damn good. You’ll never know what I can bring to the table if you don’t have a seat with me, she sings in “What Are We Fighting For.” The question is, what are you waiting for? Go ahead, pull up a chair, and Have a Seat. Showcasing a mixture of rock ’n’roll, soul, folk, funk, and R&B on standout tracks such as “Saint” “Telephone,” “Do It” and “What Are We Fighting For,” Have a Seat-recorded at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama-transports Rose from country singer to bonafide star. With 11 roots-rock and soul tracks, each one more chill bump-inducing than the next, Rose’s vocal prowess becomes more and more evident (as if we needed more evidence) and that’s just at first pass. One of the best vocalists in all of music (there I said it), Maggie Rose can do no wrong. You can’t help but feel seen through songs like “Worst (I Assume)” “Anxiety (Burlinda’s Theme)” and “Spiral SZN.” This R&B turn has rocketed JoJo into another universe and we’re just happy to be visitors in her world. While the subject matter may be heavy, the brilliance of this album is that JoJo uses the songs (and her insanely powerful vocals) to wrap her arms around you, leaving you feeling comforted and with a sense of security (It’s okay not to be okay). Getting through the pandemic put mental health issues at the forefront and the album addresses those topics head-on. A true expression of her honesty and vulnerability, JoJo’s album takes on anxiety and depression, at a time when we need it most. Fast forward 17 years and that little girl has become a confident woman with a message to share on Trying Not To Think About It. JoJo’s come a long way from that 13-year-old little girl who belted out “Leave (Get Out)” on your pop radio stations in 2004. Strong, vulnerable, hopeful, and raw-we couldn’t ask for anything more from the 33-year-old powerhouse vocalist. While “Easy on Me” is the most radio-friendly song on the album (hence the release as the lead single), tracks like “I Drink Wine,” “Oh My God” “Can I Get It” and “To Be Loved” are sure to convert any non-Adele fan (if there are any left).
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She really knows how to pull at our heartstrings.
Do you like me?” he asks his mom mid-song. After a six-year hiatus, Adele returned with what could be considered the best album of her career- 30. Known for turning heartbreak into song, the new album is a deeply personal and vulnerable look into her divorce from Simon Konecki and the effect it had on their son Angelo, who can be heard talking to mom on “My Little Love.” “Oi, I feel like you don’t love me. The most highly-anticipated album of the year did not disappoint. (One record was so good, two of our staff members had to have it on both their lists.) Picks from Lisa Konicki: 1.
With artists of all genres, styles, backgrounds, and more represented, it’s becoming clear that 2021 was a historic moment for music.
So, with such a high influx of jaw-dropping, mind-melting, goosebump-inspiring releases, the American Songwriter staff got together and each submitted our top picks for best albums of the year. While we are still battling back from the most unprecedented years in modern history, 2021 was another jam-packed, wild time… especially for all things music.Īs the world is slowly opening up with more folks getting the COVID vaccine and boosters, the entertainment industry is getting back in full swing.
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