WFSE weekly playlists (Oct. 9)

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Future Islands must have also been aware that their new album is a great match for this time of year. The band meets the moment while creating a simultaneously unique and accessible album that puts them in discussion for end-of-year awards.

Nearly four years of waiting for “Savage Mode II” proved to be pointless. The album was disappointing and fell short of every expectation I had going in. While there were a few salvageable songs here, most were a lost cause.

This 2020 election year is a noteworthy time to recall our region’s historical significance, both locally and nationally.

Clocking in at 80 minutes, the collection of 15 songs is a relentless barrage of mind-numbing, monotonal and experimental noise, curiously intertwined with Stevens' recognizable vocals and personal stories.

Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) proves his versatility on new album, “Tickets To My Downfall.” The record is a clear departure from his normal style, jumping into the pop-punk realm, and the newly expressed angst and more grounded emotion makes it somewhat relatable.