RECORD EXCHANGE 2022 STAFF PICKS (THUS FAR): NAOMII (THEY/THEM)

We’re halfway through the year and sharing our favorite albums of 2022 thus far! Here’s Naomii’s list of current favs.

Visit the store and check ’em out on our 2022 staff picks (thus far) display!

Mitski Laurel Hell

COINUncanny Valley

SpoonLucifer on the Sofa

Nilüfer YanyaPainless

Alt-JThe Dream

Jack WhiteFear of the Dawn

RECORD EXCHANGE 2022 STAFF PICKS (THUS FAR): CHAD (HE/HIM)

We’re halfway through the year and sharing our favorite albums of 2022 thus far! Here’s Chad’s list of current favs.

Visit the store and check ’em out on our 2022 staff picks (thus far) display!

Fontaines D.C. Skinty Fia

Nation of LanguageA Way Forward

Porridge RadioWaterslide, Diving Board, Ladder to the Sky

Sally ShapiroSad Cities (The Remixes)

Daniel MaunickPersistence

RECORD EXCHANGE 2022 STAFF PICKS (THUS FAR): EASTON (HE/HIM)

We’re halfway through the year and sharing our favorite albums of 2022 thus far! Here’s Easton’s list of current favs.

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Black MidiHellfire

Perfume GeniusUgly Season

Black Country, New Road Ants From Up There

AutomaticExcess

Machine Girl Neon White Soundtrack Part 1 “The Wicked Heart”

Animal CollectiveTime Skiffs

RECORD EXCHANGE 2022 STAFF PICKS (THUS FAR): LUKAS (HE/HIM)

We’re halfway through the year and sharing our favorite albums of 2022 thus far! Here’s Lukas’ list of current favs.

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The WeekndDawn FM

Kendrick LamarMr. Morale and the Big Steppers

Denzel CurryMelt My Eyez See Your Future

Nyck CautionFriend of the Family

NigoI Know Nigo

The SmileA Light For Attracting Attention

King Gizzard and the Lizard WizardButterfly 3001

Honorable mention:

Flatbush Zombies x RZAPlug Addicts/Quentin Tarantino

RECORD EXCHANGE 2022 STAFF PICKS (THUS FAR): JADE (THEY/THEM)

We’re halfway through the year and sharing our favorite albums of 2022 thus far! Here’s Jade’s list of current favs and some words about each album.

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Florence + the Machine Dance Fever

Closer to her more newer albums like High As Hope than it is to her earlier stuff like Lungs. If you like the haunting atmosphere and mildly depressing lyrics, you’ll like this one. 3.85/5

SeventeenFace the Sun

Whether or not you are new or just getting back into K-pop, Face the Sun is a very good sample platter that has a song that will make everyone enjoy the album. Essentially, the charcuterie board of new pop albums. 4.25/5

Lady WrayPiece of Me

If you’re looking for a nostalgic soul but make it modern, you have come to the right place. Perfect lounging tunes if you are looking for a bit of love in your nightly tasks. 4.65/5

Ado狂言 (Kyōgen)

Fulfill your craving for 2013 EDM pop here with Ado’s first album. Her songs “Odo,” “Freedom” and “Yoru no Pierrot” are the songs I’d recommend; if you like those ones you’ll love the album. 3.90/5

Rolling Blackouts Coastal FeverEndless Rooms

Perfect outdoor task music. With the lack of a main singer, the album leans hard into casual instrumental surf rock. Though, I like the more alt-rock side of this album. 3.65/5