11/miguel/war & leisure
There's a riot going on, and trouble's on our mind. And the sunshine often steps aside to make way for stormy weather, and yet...
"Everything's gonna be alright."
Don't believe me? Believe Miguel, who, on War & Leisure, asks that you take him up on his word and let him show you. With War & Leisure, Miguel soothes and consoles you, becoming that bridge over troubled waters during your time with him and this album. "Take a shot, make a friend, just enjoy the moment." "Don't sleep you gotta stay up." "Celebrate everyday like a birthday." When coupled with this music, no further encouragement to keep strong and carry on is needed, as Miguel's unfailing musicality and confidence looms large, consuming you. Need to get caught up in a effervescent groove? He got you. Want to stay woke and engage in conversations on the the state of the world? He got you. Let him help you work it out til its turnt out, get over and carry on. With War & Leisure, Miguel reminds us what the look of freedom is through his sounds of freedom: expressive vocals, an unflinching snarl, and guitar laced R&B mixed in with uptempo Prince like excursions. It's so good it feels criminal riding the waves beneath the pineapple skies with him, but it is a necessary respite from the ways of the world , and a reminder that, despite it all, you gotta keep your head up.
KEY TRACKS: Pineapple Skies/Sky Walker/City of Angels
12/ema/exile in the outer ring
13/charli xcx/number 1 angel
14/lcd soundsystem/american dream
15/lorde/melodrama
16/syd/fin
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