2026/2/15 Albums of the Week (Issue #15)

Albums of the Week (Issue #15)

February 15th, 2026 - February 21st, 2026

1) Elizabeth Cotten - Folksongs and Instrumentals

    Piedmont Blues - 1958

    Known for her unusual playing style, Cotten's album has been included into the Library of Congress and its National Recording Registry. With the minimal use of vocals and guitar, Cotten made a folk album that's simple yet full of life.

2) Eddie Palmieri - Lucumí, Macumba, Voodoo

    Afro-Cuban Jazz - 1978

    Also containing Latin music influences, Palmieri's album is an exciting, heart-pumping jazz fusion classic. From its explosive title track to its strong closing track, "Highest Good," the record radiates impressive skill and energy from its amazing band. A must listen for Jazz Fusion/Latin Jazz fans.

3) Doopees - Doopee Time

    Art Pop - 1995

    As a one-off project for Yann Tomita, Doopees has a small yet devoted fanbase that has survived 30 years after the album. With its playful attitude towards sampling and music engineering, Doopees is a wild experience that plays with the tradition of the album listening experience.

4) 7 Angels 7 Plagues - Jhazmyne's Lullaby

    Metalcore - 2001

    This metalcore album boils the metal genre down into its most extreme roots. With violent vocals, ear-splitting drumming, and emotions elevated to the max, 7 Angels 7 Plagues is not for the unprepared, taking devoted listeners through a hellish roller-coaster that won't be easily forgotten.

5) Ana Frango Elétrico - Me chama de gato que eu sou sua

    Sophisti-Pop - 2023

    Coming from Brazil, Ana Frango Elétrico, which translates to Ana Electric Chicken, uses lush orchestration and groovy genre sounds to explore their queer identity and gender. Mixing several genres into her work, this album stands as one of the finest Brazilian albums of the decade, winning several accolades including a nomination for Best Portuguese Language Rock or Alternative Album at the 21st Annual Latin Grammy Awards.

Leave comments on any of these albums you’ve listened to or any album recommendations for others wanting to dive more into the artists this week. Until then, keep exploring good music!