What To Listen To On Vinyl For A Young Generation: Popular Albums 2020/2021

Music on vinyl is not just to listen to, it's for the soul, for a better perception of the emotions of the musician.

16:42 09 December 2021

One of the obligatory points of self-identity of every self-respecting music lover is the love of vinyl. In the age of digital art, a separate aesthetic pleasure is caused by the smell of the printing, the embossing of the cover with your fingers, and the ritual of listening to music in general. And vinyl combines all these retro pleasures. Understandably, the coolest collections are those with unique editions - and the older the better - but to ignore new music coming out on vinyl just because it doesn't have collectible value is silly.

 

Music on vinyl is not just to listen to, it's for the soul, for a better perception of the emotions of the musician, so listening to it just on the background is not the best option. But if you really want to listen to vinyl, but are very busy, like students who are constantly studying and doing their homework, then you can put aside all business and just enjoy the music. And your homework can be done by experts who offer the "write my paper for me" service and write the work of any complexity.

 

That's why we've chosen six fresh albums from 2020-2021 that are really worth putting things aside and giving the turntable all your attention.

 

Bob Dylan — Rough And Rowdy Ways

To begin, let us remind you that "Rough And Rowdy Ways" is the American classic's 39th studio album, and we hope that if you opted to collect Bob Dylan in the past, you have not gone bankrupt on this hobby by now. The artist's amazing lyrics, full of fascinating stories, philosophical insights, and, of course, widespread cultural references, emerged on this record, which needs the most immersion of the entire selection.

 

Tame Impala — The Slow Rush

Tame Impala's lamplight electronica is perfect for vinyl chill. The album "The Slow Rush" has been waiting for five years, and on it, Kevin Parker decided to share his thoughts about the time and the perniciousness of nostalgic trends (ironically exploiting the musical style of the 60-70s). It is just another proof that not only the old guys are worthy of vinyl, but also the young artists.

 

Woodkid — S16

You may argue that Woodkid's music isn't immediately clear to the player, although this is only true (and only partially accurate) in regard to the artist's first release. The long-awaited second album, however, fell short of expectations in terms of sound roughness, which is precisely why it was a good fit for vinyl. There's a lot to listen to in the "sci-fi thriller", as its creator described it.

 

Kings Of Convenience — Peace Or Love

Kings Of Convenience are unquestionably the kings of music for a relaxing evening. Despite the fact that "Peace Or Love," which has been awaited for 12 years, appears even more melancholic than the Norwegians' previous works and leads to reflections that there is a room in the world only for one thing: love or peace, it creates a warm atmosphere and will crackle fantastically on the record player.

 

The Killers — Pressure Machine

Until recently, we would have recommended just listening to The Killers in a large stadium, but the pandemic adjusts and impacts even the loudest and harsh sounds. That's why Brandon Flowers' concept album "Pressure Machine", based on his childhood experiences of a southern American town, is best enjoyed on vinyl, preferably next to a fire. Take advantage of it because it's unlikely that we'll hear anything like from The Killers again.

 

Billie Eilish — Happier Than Ever

Yes, not only good old rock and electronica can sound great on record players, but also pop, especially spiced up with bossa nova and country. And Billy Eilish's second work, Happier Than Ever, is a perfect example of that. Just imagine what a trendy photo with the record could be taken on Instagram! But no kidding, Billy's half-whispered and muffled arrangements sound spectacular on vinyl.

With a selection like this, it's quite possible to enjoy good music on vinyl. Even professional essay writers who work with students all the time won't mind listening to a couple of these vinyl albums. After all, good music itself can inspire creativity.