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| From | francesc sole <soleriba@gmail.com> |
| Subject | Re: Best of 2013 |
| Date | Sat, 21 Dec 2013 23:18:36 +0100 |
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Thanks, Jordan, great list, and thanks you specially for the Kaliyo tip. I
didn't know them and they sound fabulous. Now, if only they'd release their
music as actual cd or flac/wav files instead!
best!
francesc
2013/12/21 Erik Westin <erik_westin@telia.com>
> Thanks a lot for this Jordan. I love that you've written something about
> every album, that makes it more interesting. It made me want to check all
> of these albums out.
>
> Merry christmas,
> Erik
>
> www.privatejetspop.com
>
> > 21 dec 2013 kl. 00:18 skrev Jordan Sovereign <kingwart@gmail.com>:
> >
> > I already sent Matt my top 20, but here’s my annotated and expanded list!
> > Joel Sarakula - The Golden Age
> > This is good stuff, mixing soul, piano-pop, power pop, very creative and
> enjoyable.
> > Attic Lights - Super De Luxe
> > This is one where I can’t decide what’s the best song, they are all so
> great. If you like brit-pop you will love this record.
> > Fortunetellers - Get Them Good
> > I was upset about the breakup of Gold Motel, but this group (on the
> recommendation of Greta) definitely carries on that spirit, but does their
> own thing.
> > Kelly Jones - Alta Loma
> > Although it's a slight departure from her last album, it is great in
> other ways. Her voice is beautiful and the singer-songwriter feel works
> great.
> > Eric Barao - Eric Barao
> > Fantastic power-pop that is big and brash and wonderful.
> > Saves The Day - Saves The Day
> > Finally another great Saves the Day album, they got a little dark in the
> past few years, but this is a more accessible album with great songs.
> > Valley Lodge - Use Your Weapons
> > Fun bubble-gummy pop. As soon as you think the album is going to let up,
> it hits you from another angle.
> > The Yum Yums - …Play Good Music
> > Always great to hear from them, this is another perfect bubblegum pop
> album
> > Hot Nun - Hot Nun
> > From the Well Wishers’ Jeff Shelton, this is a fun record, kind of glam,
> lots of rock and a short and enjoyable listen.
> > Ex Norwegian - Crack
> > Great bouncy stuff from this band, a bright and engaging record.
> > Kaliyo - Trapeze
> > This is a treasure from Andrea Perry and Sarah Sharp. Andrea Perry also
> had a solo album come out this year, which was great, but I love this one
> for its blend of the two voices and interesting songs.
> > Bob Evans - Familiar Stranger
> > Loved to hear a new album from him, and this one showed a lot of growth
> as an artist. There is a cool atmosphere to this one, listen to it a couple
> times.
> > Leagues - You Belong Here
> > This one is a great pulsating record a lot of power and feeling, kind of
> this style that is popular now, I think I heard a song on a Bose headphones
> commercial.
> > Liar’s Club - Come And Go
> > Another great power-pop record with fun, colorful songs. This is the
> first I had ever heard of this band, so I checked the back catalog…great
> stuff.
> > Secret Friend - Time Machine
> > Great pure-pop stuff from this album produced by Linus of Hollywood and
> featuring Willie Wisely and Kelly Jones on vocals. This came out the first
> week of this year and kept me entertained the whole year through!
> > The Grapes Of Wrath - High Road
> > A great one from this band who play just great pop well, another group
> returning after a long hiatus… it was well worth the wait!
> > The Sun Sawed In 1/2 - Elephants Into Swans
> > This one from has some great catchy tunes. Took some time to really get
> into it, but once I did, I was hooked. Another return from a hiatus.
> > Prefab Sprout - Crimson/Red
> > A fantastic record, this band, who I only recently got into, makes such
> great pop albums, and this is no exception.
> > The Joy Of Painting - Tender Age
> > A cool band with a great sound and rocking tunes, another in this kind
> of driving, echoey sound that has taken over this year.
> > Wyatt Funderburk - Novel And Profane
> > Great to have a new album from the Second Saturday front man. This is a
> lot of good stuff. Poppy, and maybe a bit more mature than the band stuff.
> > Yuna - Nocturnal
> > Another new artist, really good stuff, enjoyable songs, catchy. Great
> voice and style.
> > The Duckworth Lewis Method - Sticky Wickets
> > Another fun cricket-based album. This time explores a few more song
> styles and is a little bit sillier and fun than the first.
> > The Electric Soft Parade - Idiots
> > Another great return from this band. This album feels a bit more mature
> as well, and explores some new territory.
> > Robbie Fulks - Gone Away Backward
> > If you’re not on board with Robbie Fulks, then who do you think you are?
> This is a great album with great songs, in a bit more stripped down sound.
> > Of Montreal - Lousy With Sylvianbriar
> > I had almost given up on this group, but when I heard this I was
> pleasantly surprised to hear a great psychedelic record with shades of the
> Dukes of Stratosphear and classic 60's sounds.
> > Other great stuff:
> > Song: Little Games by The Colourist - I think this was another song in a
> commercial, but it is just full of energy and is catchy as heck!
> > Song: Harlem by New Politics – Another great song heard in a couple
> commercials. Again, really catchy, and exciting song.
> > Compilation: Drink a Toast to Innocence: A Tribute to Lite Rock is a
> great album with tons of great artists covering songs that I never knew
> were so good. I guess I might be into lite rock now…
> >
>
>
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