Best albums July 2022: Viagra Boys, Jamie T and More

Plenty of brilliant albums have been released in July and we are putting a spotlight on five of the very best that we have been listening to. July has been a month where we've been hit by record summer temperatures and we have had the perfect soundtrack to go alongside all the sun. Take a look below at which albums we think you should have on repeat.

Viagra Boys- Cave World

Viagra Boys are known for their in-your-face style of punk. There are no changes on their latest album Cave World which takes aim at conspiracy theorists, with tracks alluding to people who think vaccines have microchips in them. With plenty of hard-hitting electronic experimentation adding to their already chaotic sound, this is a glorious amount of noise.

You can read our track by track of the album here.

Jamie T- The Theory of Whatever

Jamie T is an indie rock survivor. Part of the huge 2000s British guitar scene, he has endured where other artists have faded away. A huge part of this is his ability to weave in elements of hip hop into his sound. The Theory of Whatever is packed full of instant festival classics.

You can read our track-by-track review of The Theory of Whatever here.

Steve Lacy- Gemini Rights

Steve Lacy has always been a smooth operator but his latest album Gemini Rights sees him elevating his game. He has always been a playful, soul-fuelled guitar player with a gift for crafting rhythms but here his storytelling has reached a new level. There are few doing it quite like Steve Lacy at the moment.

Superorganism- World Wide Pop

After a slight period of anonymity, Superorganism finally return with new music this year and a re-jigged line-up. World Wide Pop is a continuation of their mad and colourful approach to making pop music. Bringing onboard guests such as Dylan Cartlidge, Chaai and Steven Malkmus, this is an album of not-so-serious pop songs that echo a wide range of influences.

Momma- Household Name

90s rock fans, this is a must-listen album for you. Inspired by the likes of Pavement and The Breeders, Momma pay homage to the clean tone/lo-fi days of indie rock whilst making something completely unique to themselves. Here, they question the notion of being a rockstar and imagine what it was like to be a rockstar in the heydays of the caricature that would trash hotel rooms.

This album has so many satisfying guitar riffs for you to enjoy.

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