| Author | Message | ||
     kevin Member Username: Kevin Post Number: 1973 Registered: 05-2005 |
....from this year that you would recommend to friends as a "must hear". Mines would be Untrue by Burial because it has all the elements that make up my perfect music concoction. Its rhythmic, its got tunes but they dont wear you down with instant familiarity, its taking Massive Attacks blueprint but ultimately sounds like nothing else, its dark and broody, its atmospheric,its music from the future now. | ||
| Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 1879 Registered: 05-2005 |
The Panics - Cruel Guard. Poptastic. | ||
| Geoff Holmes Member Username: Geoff Post Number: 297 Registered: 05-2005 |
Seven Seven - Machine Translations | ||
| Catherine Vaughan Member Username: Catherine Post Number: 379 Registered: 05-2005 |
I'll second The Panics. A definite contender for favourite of the year. I'd never have heard of them if it hadn't been for this board, so thanks to all!! Vic Chesnutt - North Star Deserter. Although I'm aware there are some friends who just don't get him, I think I may be able to convert a few with this one. | ||
| Rob Brookman Member Username: Rob_b Post Number: 1087 Registered: 08-2006 |
Since I already posted my faves of the year around these parts, I'll recommend "The Voice of Lightness," a two-CD retrospective of Tabu Ley Rochereau, one of the greatest Afro-pop singers of all time. If anyone's in the market for something a bit off the beaten path, this is classic, important and just plain lovely stuff. | ||
| Jeff Whiteaker Member Username: Jeff_whiteaker Post Number: 902 Registered: 10-2004 |
I honestly cannot think of anything released this year that I would deem a "must hear." | ||
| Jeff Whiteaker Member Username: Jeff_whiteaker Post Number: 903 Registered: 10-2004 |
...but I have yet to hear Spence's new record, so that could change things. | ||
| spence Member Username: Spence Post Number: 2001 Registered: 05-2005 |
"oh no it won't!..." | ||
| Catherine Vaughan Member Username: Catherine Post Number: 388 Registered: 05-2005 |
Fifteen arrived in yesterday's post - still waiting for Born In The Sun - After one full listen through, I'll be singing your praises to anyone who'll listen! I'm now very much looking forward to the new one. | ||
| Catherine Vaughan Member Username: Catherine Post Number: 389 Registered: 05-2005 |
So as it's panto season: "oh yes it will!!!" | ||
| spence Member Username: Spence Post Number: 2007 Registered: 05-2005 |
Thanks Cathrine for buying my music. You really shouldn't have, I always feel guilty. Hope ya likes it anyway. Thansk so much. | ||
| frank bascombe Member Username: Frankb Post Number: 219 Registered: 01-2007 |
Spence I noticed Born in the Sun in Virgin megastore in Manchester yesterday, mine is due soon from amazon, I was looking for Beachfield but that was not there. Have a good christmas | ||
| spence Member Username: Spence Post Number: 2010 Registered: 05-2005 |
Nice one Jerry, I must go loking in Brum too! | ||
| Michael Bachman Member Username: Michael_bachman Post Number: 945 Registered: 01-2005 |
Kate Rusby - Awkward Annie | ||
| Paul S. Member Username: Prema Post Number: 35 Registered: 11-2005 |
An unexpected but very pleasant find from Chicago... The band is called The 1900s and their new album on Parasol is "Cruel and Kind". I won't say it's the best album of the year, but definitely an excellent choice for those who are scouting for something new, particularly if you like a cross of psychedelia and indie pop. Strong melodies and vocals, nice mix of instruments, too. Catchy, catchy, catchy! | ||
| Hugh Nimmo Member Username: Hugh_nimmo Post Number: 91 Registered: 03-2007 |
Paul, it is indeed a nice album. I picked up a copy along with the e.p. ( Plume Delivery ) from Parasol a few months ago. Another interesting band from Chicago is Brighton MA. They have only released an EP so far but their debut album is due for release early next year. The main songwriter for the band is Matt Kerstein who was previously a member of the Scotland Yard Gospel Choir. You can check out some tracks over on MySpace. |