Leithauser (The Walkmen) and Rostam (Vampire Weekend) joined forces this year and released one of the year’s best. Hard to single out a favorite from this record, but I always seem to fall back on “A 1000 Times.” This track really showcases Leithauser’s howling vocals, Rostam’s signature sound, and how impressive the two sound together.
Another year…another “best of” list. Below you’ll find my top 25 albums of 2016 (see my favorite EPs here).
Like previous years, this isn’t the quintessential album list of 2016. These are my personal favorites. The albums I couldn’t get enough of. I’m sure you’ll agree with a few and disagree with even more, and that’s exactly how it should be. We all have different tastes and music would be super boring if we all listened and love the same stuff.
With that said, am I missing any of your favorites? Leave a comment and let me know. Music discovery is one of life’s simple pleasures and it’s never too late to add new favorites to the list. Enjoy.
Hamilton Leithauser (The Walkmen) has announced a world tour behind his new album with former Vampire Weekend member Rostam, I Had A Dream That You Were Mine. The 2017 tour kicks off January 13 in Marfa, Texas, and will cover the US and Europe. Unfortunately, Rostam will not be joining Leithauser on this tour, but this should still be a show worth catching if you can swing it.
Tickets go on sale this Friday (10/21). Find a date that works for you from the full list below.
01-13 – Marfa, TX – Crowley Theater
01-15 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
01-17 – Los Angeles, CA -Teragram Ballroom
01-18 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent
01-20 – Portland, OR – Star Theater
01-21 – Seattle, WA – Tractor Tavern
01-23 – Salt Lake City, UT – The State Room
01-25 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater
01-27 – Santa Ana, CA – Constellation Room
10-28 – San Diego, CA – The Casbah
02-08 – Boston, MA – The Sinclair
02-09 – Philadelphia, PA – Johnny Brenda’s
02-10 – Pittsburgh, PA – Club Cafe
02-13 – Toronto, ON – Horseshoe Tavern
02-15 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall
02-16 – Saint Paul, MN – Turf Club
02-17 – Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon
02-18 – Louisville, KY – Zanzabar
02-19 – Nashville, TN – 3rd & Lindsley
02-21 – Carroboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle
02-22 – Washington, DC – Rock and Roll Hotel
02-23 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
03-01 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Vega
03-02 – Berlin, Germany – Kantine am Berghain
03-03 – Utrecht, Holland – TivoliVredenburg
03-04 – Brussels, Belgium – Botanique
03-06 – Paris, France – Point Ephemere
03-07 – London, England – Village Underground
03-09 – Bristol, England – The Lantern
03-10 – Manchester, England – Gorilla
03-11 – Glasgow, England – Art School
03-12 – Dublin, Ireland – Workingmans Club
Hamilton Leithauser (The Walkmen) and Rostam Batmanglij (Vampire Weekend) will release their first collaborative album, I Had A Dream That You Were Mine, later this month (9/23 via Glassnote). “When The Truth Is…” is the latest single from the duo’s upcoming project. This throwback, doo-wop inspired track is super infectious. Prepare yourself for multiple listens.
