Giving James Blake a run for his money.

There is no denying that Early in the Morning was far more than just a solid folk album. However, Post Tropical is a radical departure into a genre that is just now finding itself. The album makes a significant contribution to the emerging Alt-R&B genre that James Blake made popular, but make no mistake- McMorrow is not just following on the heels of Overgrown. Starting with the subtle clapping percussion and McMorrow‰’s ever-impressive falsetto, Cavalier builds on itself and sets the stage for the rest of the album. But he doesn‰’t stop there- Red Dust is enough to bring you to tears with nothing more than delectable layers of James Vincent‰’s silky voice, a quiet piano, and a simple beat. The rumors that McMorrow finished this gem in just three weeks makes it hard to believe that he could accomplish such depth and innovation wrapped in a subtle package. Start to finish, this album is nothing short of a masterpiece.

Recommended: 1, 3, 4 (but really just the whole thing)
RIYL: James Blake, Bon Iver & Sampha