#25 - The Week of May 4 - 8

Hi there,

It's a miracle that this newsletter is coming out on time. With our move last week, and boxes strewn about everywhere, I'm pretty happy to be able to keep the regular cadence.

Also, I'm never moving again 😂

Last week's most clicked album was Bone Structure by Ron Pope, which edged out The Far Field by Future Islands by one click. Talk about a photo finish.

Now turn your speakers up!
- Henry

Here and Now

Kenny Chesney

Genre: Country
Release Date: May 1, 2020
Top Tracks: Everyone She Knows, Tip of My Tongue, Guys Named Captain
Similar Artists: Jimmy Buffett, Keith Urban

Kenny Chesney isn't the best singer. He isn't the best guitarist. But he is, without a doubt, one of the best storytellers of this generation. He is able to get listeners emotionally invested in the people in his songs, and that is why he has consistently sold out stadiums for decades. "Here and Now" is another collection of stories in the Chesney discography, spanning contentment, love, and isolation. Stylistically, he uses more lead electric guitar than in the past, which is a nice surprise. In the end, Chesney is living "here and now", in the moment, and imploring No Shoes Nation to do the same.

Endless Dream

Peter Bjorn and John

Genre: Indie/Alternative
Release Date: March 13, 2020
Top Tracks: Drama King, Reason to be Reasonable, Endless Reruns
Similar Artists: The Shins, Yeasayer

Treading the line of minimalistic indie pop, Peter Bjorn and John’s, “Endless Dream” continues on their previous work. Their formula has not changed much, which can be interpreted many ways. The highlight for me is “Drama King”. The irony of a song where the singer proclaims himself as a “drama king” that is so minimalistic is a beautiful juxtaposition. Allowing for the guitar to shine through was a great decision, and it shows.

It Was Divine

Alina Baraz

Genre: R&B/Soul
Release Date: April 24, 2020
Top Tracks: Morocco, Endlessly, Off The Grid
Similar Artists: SZA, 6LACK

Alina Baraz has definitely found her sound. The mellow, dreamy vibes exude from her album, “It Was Divine”, and give the listeners a glimpse into a recent tough breakup that she endured. Through it all, she learned to trust and love herself, which is a great lesson for us all. She declares, “Who got me like I do?”, proclaiming her self love, and knowing it’s all she can rely on.

The Saga of Wiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa

Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
Release Date: April 20, 2020
Top Tracks: High Today, Still Wiz
Similar Artists: Big Sean, Curren$y

Not much seems to have changed with Wiz Khalifa, as apparent with the track “Still Wiz”. It samples Dr. Dre’s 2001 hit “Still D.R.E.”, and adds Wiz’s own style on top of it. Here, he’s telling anyone who will listen that he is here to stay, and he is not changing. Much of this album is typical Wiz: smoking and Taylor Gang. But the highlight of the album is “High Today”, which features Logic. On this track, the two of them flow extremely well together, it sounds natural and organic. The beat is soft and smooth, which is a nice change.

Bringing Down The Horse

The Wallflowers

Genre: Rock
Release Date: May 21, 1996
Top Tracks: One Headlight, Angel On My Bike, 6th Avenue Heartache, Josephine
Similar Artists: Counting Crows, The Goo Goo Dolls

After a debut album that flopped, The Wallflowers (headed by Jakob Dylan - son of Bob Dylan) released "Bringing Down the Horse" as their sophomore record. This album absolutely went "90's viral". The Wallflowers were all over the radio, and this album went quadruple platinum. Many of the songs here are familiar hits, gracing the radio from time to time. Make sure to hear some of the lesser known tracks like "Angel On My Bike" or "Josephine", as they highlight what this group does best.

Referrals = Rewards

Spread the word and get prizes in return

Have three friends with similar music taste as you? Copy and paste this unique referral link to them, and when they sign up, you will earn prizes:

https://albumdaily.com?rh_ref=a212bdde

We recommend sharing your referral link on your socials, but you do you. You currently have 0 referrals.

Connect With Us

On social media or simply reply to this email

@albumdaily_

www.albumdaily.com

@albumdaily

This email was sent to you

Album Daily · 1640 E Sunrise Blvd · Ft Lauderdale, FL 33304-2385 · USA

Album Daily - Endless Dream

Here and Now

Kenny Chesney

Endless Dream

Peter Bjorn and John

It Was Divine

Alina Baraz

The Saga of Wiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa

Bringing Down The Horse

The Wallflowers

Referrals = Rewards

Spread the word and get prizes in return

Connect With Us

On social media or simply reply to this email

Older messages

Bone Structure

Three new releases

The New Abnormal

You Might Also Like

Lady Gaga Found 'Peak Confidence' on 'Mayhem'

The Evolution of Sync Music; How Gamers’ Music Tastes Break the Mold

Ami Fukui (Interview)

Trump Doubles Down on America's Betrayal of Ukraine

The State of Democrats Is Divided

The Diversity of Superfans; Audius Continues Program to Reward Artists, Fans

Barry Archie Johnson

Trump Tanks Stock Market Ahead of Address to Congress

Trapital Summit on September 10: Super Early Bird Tickets

20 Most Anticipated Movies at SXSW 2025