As a cold wave sweeps across the east coast, I’m happy that we can count on the omnipresent warmth of New Music Friday to keep us warm. So let’s dive into the listening igloo for all the new albums released Friday, Jan. 21, 2022.
First, up in the singer-songwriter realm, we have to pay respect to Janis Ian who is hanging up her guitar after 57 years of performing with “At The Light At The End Of The Line.”
If you’re into that sort of thing, then maybe check out “Optimism” from Jana Horn, Aoife O’Donovan “Age of Apathy” and Aurora – “The Gods We Can Touch.”
In the rock world, I’m stoked about “Butterfly 3001” from King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard since Band of Horses postponed “Things Are Great” until March.
Lastly for the hip-hop fans, I’m liking “Me Vs. Me” from NLE Choppa, “Colors” from YoungBoy Never Broke Again and “On To Better Things” from Iann Dior.
As always, the entire list of new albums released today, Friday, Jan. 21, 2022 is below in no particular order. My most anticipated albums are in bold.
Let me know what you’re listening to in the comments and on social media @highnoteblog
New Album Releases – Friday, January 21, 2022
Jana Horn – Optimism
Aoife O’Donovan – Age of Apathy
Aurora – The Gods We Can Touch
Billy Talent – Crisis of Faith
Boris – W
Christina Aguilera – La Fuerza
John Mellencamp – Strictly a One-Eyed Jack
Kiefer Sutherland – Bloor Street
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard – Butterfly 3001
NLE Choppa – Me vs. Me
Walker Hayes – Country Stuff the Album
Yard Act – The Overload
Years & Years – Night Call
YoungBoy Never Broke Again – Colors
Iann Dior – On To Better Things
Che Noir – Food For Thought
Simone Dinnerstein – Undersong
Tanya Tagaq – Tongues
Janis Ian – The Light At The End Of The Line
Pedro The Lion – Havasu
Young T and Bugsey – Truth Be Told
Silverbacks – Archive Material
Molly Nilsson – Extreme
Utada Hikaru – BAD Mode
Palace – Shoals
The Whitmore Sisters – Ghost Stories
