The Playlist

A list of what I’m currently listening to during the week. This will also serve as a place for me to update my favorite albums of the year list as I come across new stuff. I’ve added a list of currently readings as well. If you want a full list of books I’ve finished lately, or how I’ve rated them, check out my Goodreads page.

The Record Store

What I’m currently listening to, along with my favorites so far this year.

Now Playing:

Finally getting around to the newest release from Car Seat Headrest, and I love it. It’s a sprawling work, with playtimes pushing well past 10 minutes on multiple tracks. Admittedly not for everyone, but as a Mars Volta fan, I appreciate when a band leans into it.

This album from Car Seat Headrest is a masterpiece.

Favorites of 2025¹

Top 4

1. The Scholars by Car Seat Headrest (“Gethsemane”)

   

   The Scholars by Car Seat Headrest

2. Forever Howlong by Black Country, New Road (“For the Cold Country”)

   

   Forever Howlong by Black Country, New Road

3. The Price of Admission by Turnpike Troubadours (“Be Here”)

   

   The Price of Admission

4. Bloodless by Samia (“Fair Game”)

   

   Bloodless

Others I Enjoyed

• Ballonerism by Mac Miller

• Forever by Lilly Hiatt (“Evelyn’s House”)

• Another Farewell by Horsebath (“In the Shade”)

• Saya by Say Gray (“EXHAUST THE TOPIC”)

• Gaman by Star 99 (“Kill”)

• Phonetics On and On by Horsegirl (“Rock City”)

• Tunnel Vision by Beach Bunny (“Big Pink Bubble”)

• Life is Strange by Garrett T. Capps

• Owls, Omens, and Oracles by Valerie June (“Joy, Joy”)

• Hunting Season by Home Is Where

The Bookshelf

Currently reading:

• Lost Empress by Sergio De La Pava

• Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier (audiobook)

Footnotes

1. Favorite track, if any, in parenthesis.