Frankie Cosmos
My favorite album of 2014 (so far). Balances intimacy and rocking-ness in a tight and compelling way. I've not had one person come back dissatisfied over being recommended this record.
Also recommended by Tiny Room Records, George Bailey, cat sorrow and 13 others, samh, The Chris Haverland, Maya Templer, Forest Ottawa, Youth XL, The Astronaut Corps, Fraught, Man Named Pearl, The Bird Feeders, Seaweed Salad, Ramona, post-coital photo booth and sleepers bells.