STACK NZ Dec #69

THE ESSENTIAL ALBUMS OF 2015

Jamie xx In Colour

Kendrick Lamar To Pimp a Butterfly

Don McGlashan Lucky Stars

“It’s the dazzling culmination of Jamie xx’s last six years of work, gathering up elements of everything he’s done and packing them tightly into a glittering ball that reflects spinning fragments of feeling back at us.” - Pitchfork

“Let’s give it up to the astounding thicket of music here, the best-produced rap since the dawn of Drake.” - Spin

“This is McGlashan exploring the journey he’s been on with poetic honesty and where his discoveries are shared with compassion. Quite exceptional.” - STACK

Mel Parsons Drylands

Chris Stapleton Traveller

Neil Young Bluenote Café

“Parsons’ third is as confident, mature and consistent an album on the cusp of folk, folk-rock and country as anyone has a right to hear.” - Elsewhere

“Old-school country mixed with Southern rock, a voice like a soul singer and no flashy production… each of the album’s 14 tracks go straight for the emotional jugular.” - Rolling Stone

“ Essential Neil Young, and further evidence that Young’s ‘80s work has more value than many fans and critics would expect or admit.” - Pop Matters

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