instead of a “top 20” listing where the rankings get somewhat arbitrary, here’s the very best I heard from a few of my preferred genres.

I’m only doing one other music listing this year–best covers as well as cover albums of 2019 (which you can discover here).  however here’s what I believed would make my end of year listing back in the summer.

Hope you discover some stuff you like!

I’ll begin with a short listing of some oldies-still-goodies….

OLD people MAKIN’ great new MUSIC

Some great “comebacks” this year–mostly in the rap genre, however not exclusively.

5. If You requirement Me, phone call Me by Emerson.Technically not a “comeback” however a reissue, however nonetheless well worth a mention here.  If you dig old institution R as well as B, or are nostalgic for the 1980s, this is for you.

4. one of the very best Yet by Gang Starr.  carefully chosen guest appearances by Q-Tip, Talib, as well as Ne-Yo, among others, made this a terrific return of one of raps founding giants.

3. increase of Da Moon by Black Moon.  Buckshot, DJ Evil Dee, as well as 5 Ft return with an album that’s their finest since their first.  well done.

2.  like Starvation/Trombone EP by Nick Lowe.  One of the biggest songwriters in rock history proves he’s still got what it takes to craft remarkably simple rock tunes. This isn’t truly a comeback since Nick Lowe never left, however his career spans five decades so he’s definitely old!


1.  Can’t dance to a Track/Midas Touch by Slick Rick.  finest COMEBACK OF THE YEAR!

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