Henry Miller once wrote: “Chaos is the score upon which reality is written.” Judging from last month’s bestselling new vinyl releases at Paradise Found Records and Music (1646 Pearl St.), the fine people of Boulder have embraced this maxim. Building bridges between generations, May’s unpredictable Top 10 ranges from the Boomer psychedelia of Pink Floyd to the divisive pop-metal of Gen Z favorite Sleep Token, the Millennial slacker rock of Car Seat Headrest and French electro pop of reunited ’90s act Stereolab. But what does it all mean? Maybe the chaos is the point.
1. Michael Franti & Spearhead - Welcome to the Family
2. Pink Floyd - Pink Floyd at Pompeii
3. Sleep Token - Even in Arcadia
4. Stereolab - Instant Holograms on Metal Film
5. Car Seat Headrest - The Scholars
6. Viagra Boys - viagr aboys
7. Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke - Tall Tales
8. Various Artists - South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
9. Kali Uchis - Sincerely
10. Dope Lemon - Golden Wolf
STAFF PICK: Staggering between guitar-heavy rippers, tearful piano ballads and synth-drenched sidequests, Glory by Perfume Genius isn’t just a standout in the celebrated discography of critically lauded singer-songwriter Mike Hadreas — it’s also one of the best albums of the year. Keep an eye out for a Boulder Weekly interview with the charismatic frontman ahead of the band’s performance at Gothic Theatre on June 21. – Jezy J. Gray, arts editor