album of the year

The Peak’s staff picks for album of the year

  Never Better and Better Now by Wild Rivers  Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Toronto indie-rock trio Wild Rivers — comprised of Khalid Yassein, Devan Glover, and Andrew Oliver — released two back-to-back sister albums this year, followed by a world tour. Never Better was the first out of the gate, released on July 26. The albums house a fresh dose of folk and harmonies that serenade, alongside raw guitar riffs and tangible lyrics with no need for over-production. As the title track, “Never Better” sets the tone with Wild Rivers’ signature folky sound, complete with groovy rhythms and honey-soaked three-part…

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