Damien Jurado- Motorcycle Madness ('25)

Damien Jurado’s Motorcycle Madness, recorded live to mono tape at Soundview Analog Recorders, channels the vibe of a scratchy indie flick, its 14 tracks a hypnotic jumble of clipped melodies and shadowy instrumentals that pull you in like a thrift-store VHS find. Backed by eleven musicians, Jurado’s silky voice floats over lush harmonies and delicate piano, creating a retro-soaked puzzle box he calls his best work—a claim that sticks as the album’s weird, dreamy pull keeps you hooked.