SML, Jeff Tweedy, Tortoise, Makaya McCraven Incoming : Year In Music Not Done Yet

So I’ve gotta say, 2025 has been an amazing year for music. While most other aspects of this year have been, well, less than stellar, music has been that one shining glimpse of hope that the world is moving on. I’ve been pretty happy with movies as well this year, but music has been what’s […]

Complex Distractions Presents : Favorite Albums Of 2024(5-1)

Hello. We’re a mere two days away from 2025; new year, new me, new you, and all that jazz. I’m hoping for a year a little less rough and tumble myself. Maybe a quieter -dare I say- more boring year. Going into it knowing my job is protected now for at least a few more […]

Complex Distractions Presents : Favorite Albums Of 2024(15-6)

We’re winding down. Two days away from the big event. Christmas Day, where families can once again get together and eat lots of food, watch sports or whatever, and argue about religion and politics. As if Thanksgiving wasn’t enough, a month later we’re back at it. Now with ugly sweaters, gift receipts, and the anxiety […]

Albums I Forgot To Mention : Great Records Of 2024(Part II)

At the end of the year when we’re looking back on records that dropped I’m amazed at how much I’ve listened to. And I’ve barely scratched the surface. I used to think that I covered a pretty large swath of music, but in the end it was just a small peak into the year’s music […]

Complex Distractions Presents : Favorite Albums Of 2024(25-16)

I can’t believe I’m typing this, but we’re a mere couple weeks before 2024 makes like a tree and leaves. A year that began with the hope that it would stay on track, offer up new and exciting things, and see us all making the most of those 365 days. I’m sure that was the […]

Complex Distractions Presents : Favorite Albums of 2022 Part IV(10-1)

These lists, as much as I enjoy putting them together, have become harder and harder to do. I never was much into ranking albums. I can talk about how much I love a record till I’m blue in the face, but putting them in some numerical order from loved to most loved is just a […]

Complex Distractions Presents : Favorite Albums Of 2022 Part III(20-11)

Hey hey folks. We’re in the countdown now. Not only are we five days away from baby Jesus, three wise men, and all that jazz, but we’ve gotten to the top 20 favorite albums of the year. Whose favorite albums? Well mine, of course. Who am I? Well I’m your friendly neighborhood hermit who enjoys […]

Complex Distractions Presents : Favorite Albums Of 2020(Part One)

Boy, I never thought the end of 2020 would get here. It seemed like five years rolled into one. Between Covid-19, isolation, quarantining, everything being closed, no concerts, weird work situations, family all home for at-home schooling, and a summer that felt like an extension of spring. Of course there was the election, anti-maskers, conspiracy […]

Complex Distractions Presents : Favorite Soundtracks of 2019

With every great film there needs to be a great film score. The right composer put with the right filmmaker can create a sort of aural/visual magic that can prove to be transportive. A lot goes into making a film score, and taking it from good to great. Mood, themes, subtle yet engrossing, and the […]

Tame Impala Release “Posthumous Forgiveness”/Year End List Compiling

So yes, I’m in the thick of compiling for my favorite albums of 2019, as well as favorite scores of 2019/decade and even a favorite albums of the decade. It’s a lot of work, but something I absolutely love doing. The lists really help me put my love of music in some kind of perspective. […]