10 Best Debut Rock Albums Of The 2020s So Far
9. Likewise - Frances Quinlan
If you're in the mood for something a bit lighter, Frances Quinlan's Likewise will do you just right.
As the lead singer of indie rock band Hop Along, Quinlan has been around since their first album in 2005 and finally broke out on their own in 2020. With more than a hint of Joni Mitchell to their voice, Quinlan's vocals guide the listener through a nine-song project devoted to love in its many forms.
There are songs about romantic love, songs about familial love, songs about what to do when you don't know how to love. Basically, Frances Quinlan loves love.
These serious themes are offset by the performer's trademark quirkiness, as they zip from word to word like a pixie who grew up in Portland.
Likewise is a proper treat from start to finish and is guaranteed to pep you up if you're in a less-than-stellar mood.
If you want to throw yourself at the walls and take pleasure in punching your fellow man, it isn't for you. But, and this may come as a shock, rock music is allowed to be happy every once in a while.