58: East Atlanta Love Letter by #6lack. love awaited listen after being a fan of seasons for years. i was surprised at the variety on this album! very passionate as well; the voice memos definitely help. big props to 6lack for this solid project #RayDioActiveMusic #music https://tidal.com/album/94784154

57: For Abby by #Jawny. rec from a friend. i love me a mix tape. very creative and very fun. familiar enough to keep listening without realizing it’s looped twice. love! #RayDioActiveMusic #music https://tidal.com/album/159150485

56: Here Goes Nothing! by #AdamMelchor. damn whoever he is writing these songs about is lucky bc if this sit was written about me i would be in TEARS. he’s got a lovely voice that is complimented through the instrumentation. hoping to see him on his upcoming tour and you should too! #RayDioActiveMusic #music https://tidal.com/album/251447225

55: Z by #SZA. her first full length album and it was very satisfying to see that she's always been that bitch. though this is her beginnings, it still sounds like her and some of these songs could even fit on SOS. good listen! #RayDioActiveMusic #music https://tidal.com/browse/album/27799733

i am challenging myself to listen to 365 new (to me) albums this year! already listened to 24 and im glad i decided to do this. documenting the journey on my music rec thread #RayDioActiveMusic

54: My Name is Kristian by #KrisJohnson. found from his single “That’s All” (super good). this album makes you feel something. it’s only 6 songs so it’s fairly short. it’s a little rough around the edges, but the overall vision is there. I would love to see more from him in the future as if this is his beginning, he’s got a bright future #RayDioActiveMusic #music https://tidal.com/album/145123358

53: Antartican Dream Machine by #NovoAmor. their previous album “Cannot, Whatsoever” was a highlight of 2020, so missing this when it dropped (thanks spotify) was shocking to me. i didn’t know it would be an instrumental album, but man was i happy with it. the whole project is ethereal that flows one song into the next. aptly titled #RayDioActiveMusic #music https://tidal.com/album/234944434

52: TAKE TIME by #Giveon. damn his voice. it’s…heavenly. right in one of my favorite r&b pockets and his voice is so unique unlike anything i’ve heard. it’s hard to put words to this other than calm vibes. i love #RayDioActiveMusic #music https://tidal.com/album/134907494

51: Jaguar by #VictoriaMonét. wow wow wow. i’ve heard a song or two of hers before this but i had no idea the journey i was about to take. the album screams female empowerment, body positivity, and good ass shaking music. the 70s inspiration doesn’t feel forced. well executed. listen to the commentary if you love yourself #RayDioActiveMusic #music https://tidal.com/album/151331827

50: WILLOW by #WILLOW. the fact that she dropped this at like 18 is wild. when i listened to the songs i knew from this, i knew she had something special. now that i’ve listened to the whole thing, im just mad it’s not being talked about more. #RayDioActiveMusic #music https://tidal.com/album/113148912

49: No Rules Sandy by #SylvanEsso. I missed this album when i came out bc a lot of music dropped in the fall. now that I finally gave it a listen, this project feels like a return to form for the band. i loved the acousticness of free love, but their electrónica vibe will always be my fav #RayDioActiveMusic #music https://tidal.com/album/241549659

47: Poses by #RufusWainwright and the final entry in my series from my first playlist (skipping a John Mayer album bc I say so). I am upset no one told me about this before. His voice and instrumentation is so lovely and soothing to listen to. Then you add the fact that he’s gay and you got me. This album felt a bit like a journey. maybe a road trip, maybe internal, but a journey nonetheless. Currently re-listening #RayDioActiveMusic #music https://tidal.com/browse/album/36300088

46: FRIENDS KEEP SECRETS by #bennyblanco. i loved this. It’s a bit difficult to review as one project bc its technically two and each song is kinda fit to the featured artist. That being said, every song was unique and highlighted the artist while also feeling similar and I really like that. #RayDioActiveMusic #music https://tidal.com/browse/album/178122131

45: Volume One by #SheAndHim. wow i was shocked by what was in this. i knew zooey could sing but damn can she sing. it’s very her and every film she’s been in as well as 2000s coming of age (a fav of mine). will be listening again #RayDioActiveMusic #Music https://tidal.com/album/37271288

44: Delta Spirit by #DeltaSpirit. next in the series and once again a solid album. very fun listen. reminds me of grouplove/take on me by aha/the mowgli’s. you should give it a listen if you wanna have your main character moment walking down the street #RayDioActiveMusic #Music https://tidal.com/album/17175029

43: Forever Wind by #TheExplorerClub. third of the albums from my first playlist. this album is very fun. i felt like i was in an old hollywood beach film and it was a good listen #RayDioActiveMusic #Music https://tidal.com/album/25053621

42: Lasers by #LupeFiasco. i was recommended this album by a friend and i thoroughly enjoyed this. there’s quite a range on here that i didn’t expect. solid album definitely recommend giving it a listen #RayDioActiveMusic #Music https://tidal.com/album/5872406

41: I Love to Lie by #Lowertown. long time lowertown fan and big fan of their work. i wasn’t a fan on my first listen, but i on a re-listen i really enjoyed it. the middle of the album is…different. i may come around to it in time but right now it’s not it for me. otherwise very happy with the album and can’t wait to see what they do next #RayDioActiveMusic #Music https://tidal.com/album/241351097

40: Partie Traumatics by #BlackKids. Second in the series of albums from that playlist. Theres something special in this. I found my self liking (as in hearting) almost every song and I am just upset I didnt listen to this sooner. High quality definitely recommend if you like alt rock/pop/indie #RayDioActiveMusic #music https://tidal.com/browse/album/33961644

39: STICKY by #Lackhoney and #CountDraco. second album of lackhoney’s i’ve listened too and nothing but impressed. this guys has an awesome sound that fuses hip hop w so much and i love him please show him some love (side side is a banger) #RayDioActiveMusic #music https://tidal.com/album/109791791