Article: 10 Standout Albums of 2021
Found in the Smoke: Joe Vann
Joey Vannucchi, singer of From Indian Lakes, diverged into a new music project called Joe Vann. Releasing a slew of atmospheric, soft songs in 2020, Found In The Smoke marks Joe Vann’s debut album. Vannucchi has a skill in bringing listeners to a calming place.
Clothbound: The Sonder Bombs
The Sonder Bombs are a pride of Cleveland. Uke-punk band never misses with their intense and lyrically captivating songs. Clothbound is a comforting and relatable collection of songs.
I Reached Out My Hand: Will Orchard
Folk is always brought to a new level with Will Orchard. The crisp sound of the recording, the unique instrumentation, the beautiful lyricism. He’s truly an artist who can always hold your interest.
Del Water Gap: Del Water Gap
Del Water Gap lets you bop your head to some sad tunes. They’re sure to use the indie pop genre to their advantage, taking sounds that are familiar sounds and making them original.
Sucker Supreme: Rosie Tucker
There’s something so gripping about Rosie Tucker’s music. This whole album is an experience that I don’t think anyone should miss out on. It’s honest, emotional, and rocking. Tucker’s voice is perfect at carrying emotion.
Soft: Yellow Ostrich
Yellow Ostrich is able to capture such a beautiful, melancholic sound. With beautiful instrumentation in each song and a soft, poised vocalist, this album is one to listen to from front to back.
Go Home Go Home Go Home: Adelaide
Adelaide is able to capture such beautiful and raw emotion in her music. Her lyrics will always hit a deep part of your spirit.
I Hold Out My Hands: Thad Kopec
Thad Kopec collaborated with a handful of incredible artists and created something that feels like a soft river stream reflecting the light of the sun.
A Reckoning Bell: The Magic Lantern
The Magic Lantern reminds me of a garden. Each instrument a new flower, each second that passes a new moment of growth. This album was made during a time period where songwriter Jamie was caring for his father with Alzhemier’s disease. While capturing difficult emotions, it also catches the beauty of life.
one hand on the steering wheel the other sewing a garden: Ada Lea
Ada Lea’s album title alone draws me into the album. She really has a story to tell through her music, backing it up with melodic guitar and synth.
By Sophie Minello