2026 Q2 Albums

A collection of albums I've listened to in 2026 April - June.

  1. Caesars

    I bought this album for "Jerk It Out"—I imagine that's the same reason anyone bought this album. The rest of it is middling to me in 2026. I probably liked it more back in the day.

  2. I can't remember what motivated me to purchase THIS album but I've always enjoyed it. I think at the time of purchase I didn't know many Cake songs and looking at the track list, probably bought it for "Short Skirt, Long Jacket". But I appreciate it for the classic country covers (and "Mahna Mahna").

  3. Classic Metric sound mixed in with some new angles. I like the synth layered throughout.

  4. Various Artists

    This is a fantastic playlist, forget about matching it to a movie. But the movie is pretty good, too.

  5. Before reading the credited composers I would have never guessed Danny Elfman was involved. But listening further you can hear signature "Elfman" sounds. Pro tip: turn on "Train Time" when you get on the highway for your morning commute. Perfect tone setter.

2026 Q2 Albums is an album list curated by Stephen Gower.

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