Albums of the Moment

Atmospheric. Fills a room, eyes closed. Charlie was a genius.

Some resonant bops and samples. Acid Raindrops and The Joyride are highlights. Love the mixtape feeling of this. L.A. vignettes that create a story. Beautiful.

Probably my favourite album. Smart, cinematic, inventive. Lauryn has bars and flow, especially on Zealots.

The subtle piano at the start of Mood Indigo and the swell of Better Get Hit in Yo' Soul escape words. Hideous art.

There will never be another Aretha. It Ain't Fair and Call Me. Soulful.

Takes me back to the Tania Maria compilation I had back in the day. This is elegant, with familiar levity. Rolling boil. Nem O Mar Sabia. Jeito Bom De Sofrer.

It's been years with this one. Staple.

The first time I heard Fela's music, I almost forgot my train stop. More laidback than his popular records. Trouble Sleep Yanga Wake Am is sleepy and gorgeous. Lie down.