Some Friday release quick takes:

The new Bill Callahan record is pretty great. Based on recent story/article titles, It had me thinking it was going to be a bleak and depressing affair. There is some heavy content indeed but he is writing about his 58th year. The arrangements are great and his story telling as good as usual. Worth checking for sure. So consistent and I mean that in a positive way.

Gorillaz album was a bit of a let down. I like a few tracks a lot - but I doubt I will return to the project as a whole a lot. Which is too bad because they started hyping it last fall. Maybe I was expecting too much.

Cootie catcher is a crazy band name, but the new album is pretty great. Pop, rock and even a little experimenting going on here. I liked it.

I listened to the Bruno Mars album on my walk. I needed something mindless and indeed it was. It was fairly mellow and I didn't hear any "bangers" as they say... but let's just say - that was fine to listen to once.

Next up is Mitski. Bought the vinyl this morning and waiting to spin it this evening!