5 Albums 2022 Graced Us With
2022 was a huge year for new music from some heavy hitters, like Beyonce, Harry Styles, and Taylor Swift. I, however, have a taste in music that varies from the top ten lists that many major music magazines have published. So, I present my top albums that we were graced with in 2022.
- BRIGHTSIDE by the Lumineers
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The Lumineers started the year off strong by releasing their fourth album, Brightside, on January 14th, 2022. The optimistic feel of this album felt like a strong way to start, with songs like “WHERE WE ARE” and the titular track “BRIGHTSIDE.” In a time where nothing was certain, this album felt like a warm hug and a pat on the back.
Jaime’s Top Picks: “BRIGHTSIDE,” “WHERE WE ARE,” and “A.M. RADIO”
- Bronco by Orville Peck
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I was never the biggest country fan, and I tend not to listen to modern country outside of Tyler Childers’ and Taylor Swift’s re-recordings, but Orville Peck’s second album, Bronco, was in my top five most-listened to albums of 2022, which was surprising seeing as it was released April 8th, 2022.
This album is bold, with a sort of nostalgic feel, like listening to old country. Orville Peck’s deep and powerful voice mixed with the incredible storytelling in his songs make for an incredible album.
Top Picks: “Hexie Mountains,” “All I Can Say,” and “Kalahari Down”
- Here’s To The End- EP by Anna Bates
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So, this isn’t technically an album, but I don’t care. Anna Bates’ EP discusses her religious upbringing and personal experiences, and her beautiful voice makes this EP truly haunting.
Top Picks: “Holy Smokes,” and “Last Man on Earth”
- NATHAN by Brotherkenzie
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Written in 2020 and released in 2022, this album is brutally honest, and you’re strung along for the ride. With a more of a sci-fi sound in comparison to his previous albums, this album deserves so much more recognition than it’s been getting.
Top Picks: “BIKE NO MORE,” “OVERGIVER,” “DADDY,” “WAKING UP TUNE”
- Stick Season by Noah Kahan
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This isn’t the first time I’ve mentioned this album, and it certainly won’t be the last.
A demo of “Stick Season,” the lead single off of the album, blew up on TikTok, proving that social media is good for something.
This album is a window into Noah Kahan’s mind, discussing a love/hate relationship with your hometown, therapy, and mental health in a very candid way.
I personally think this album contains some of his best songs to date, such as “The View Between Villages,” and “Growing Sideways.”
Top Picks: “The View Between Villages,” “Everywhere, Everything,” and “She Calls Me Back”
https://brotherkenzie.bandcamp.com/album/nathan
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