Father John Misty - God's Favorite Customer

Even though it's a little disappointing to hear Josh playing it so safe stylistically on the heels of Pure Comedy, God's Favorite Customer more often than not delivers the sharp songwriting that Father John Misty is known for and admirably tackles some pretty dark and personal topics.

Arctic Monkeys - Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino

With Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino, Arctic Monkeys aim for an admirably weird space-age lounge sound, but often the execution leaves something to be desired.

Father John Misty - “Disappointing Diamonds Are the Rarest of Them All” / “Just Dumb Enough to Try”

Father John Misty makes his official return to love songs with his new singles “Disappointing Diamonds Are the Rarest of Them All” and “Just Dumb Enough to Try.” On these songs, Tillman takes a sarcastic but charming tone similar to that of I Love You, Honeybear. The new singles are self-aware and self-deprecating, with Tillman singing about love while at the same time acknowledging his inability to speak on the subject. In addition to the new singles, Father John Misty announced his next album God’s Favorite Customer, which will officially be released on June 1 via Sub Pop.

Shortly after these singles dropped, Father John Misty hit his Facebook followers with another dose of self-aware humor in the form of an image macro reading “When your album leaks a month early” over Tillman’s exasperated expression. Our hearts go out to him; this isn't his first rodeo with this sort of thing. At least he had the foresight to make his album cover the perfect template for the situation.

Father John Misty’s last album was 2017’s Pure Comedy, Anthony's album of the year.

-Owen Murray

Father John Misty - Pure Comedy

Father John Misty delivers an ambitious and grand statement on the human condition with Pure Comedy, one of 2017's most necessary albums.

Coldplay - A Head Full of Dreams

Coldplay returns with a vibrant, danceable followup to last year's Ghost Stories.

Jim O'Rourke - Simple Songs

Jack of all musical trades Jim O'Rourke makes a colorfully arranged return to pop music with Simple Songs.

The Bad Plus- "Seven Minute Mind"

The Bad Plus has been putting out records for over ten years now, and jazz has always remained a cornerstone of the band's style during that time. However, it's not like this trio is just a jazz project. While the band unarguably delivers improvisational music performed with drums, keys, and upright bass, elements from other genres always make their way into the music. It's like the Bad Plus sneaks them in under the cover of darkness, referencing everything from rock to electronic music in their ever-growing discography.

"Seven Minute Mind" is a track from the trio's latest album, Made Possible, which is out now via eOne. Though the song is 1:30 shy of seven minutes, that doesn't stop them from performing an impressive, multiphase song with altered time signatures, some buildups, and a stellar piano solo.