Category Archives: Best of 2011
Gigs of the Year
For me, live music is so much more important than recorded music. Yes, there are many albums which I completely fall in love with. But listening to a record doesn’t compare to the feeling of seeing a band live. Music is about … Continue reading
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Songs of the Year: Part 2
Washington – I Believe you Liar Not that into her other stuff, but this song is stunning. Real Estate- It’s Real I don’t own this album, maybe I should. But I think this song is just summery goodness. Kurt Vile- … Continue reading
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Songs of the Year: Part 1
Part 1 of 2, these songs are in no particular order. Lana Del Rey- Video Games For me, this song is leaps and bounds above any other song on this list. Super gorgeous sultry and with a touch of old Hollywood glamour. … Continue reading
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Albums of 2011: Final Thoughts
So there is was, my Albums of 2011. Bon Iver topped it for me, but I gotta say that 2011 has been a brilliant year for music. Click here to have a recap of the list. I have really enjoyed reading … Continue reading
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Albums of 2011: 1. Bon Iver – Bon Iver
When Bon Iver released For Emma, forever ago, he created a perfect record. Or as perfect as you can get. The thing that grabbed me the most about that first record, is the emotion in it. Yes, the songwriting is stunning, his … Continue reading
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Albums of 2011: 2. Laura Marling- A Creature I Don’t Know
So in case anyone was unaware, I really love Laura Marling. I loved her first album, I loved her second album, and I also love this album. I think she speaks to women in a way that no one else does … Continue reading
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Albums of 2011: 3. Bombay Bicycle Club- A Different Kind of Fix
Last year Bombay Bicycle Club took a turn in direction and recorded ‘Flaws’, a stripped back acoustic album with female backing vocals (from the delightful Lucy Rose), banjo’s and finger picking guitars. It was quite a contrast from their debut, … Continue reading
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Albums of 2011: 4. Fleet Foxes – Helplessness Blues
Fleet Foxes had a big job on there hands with record No. 2. 2008′s self titled debut was an incredible record, and so many people thought so. So could they live up to it on album No.2? Well no they didn’t quite. … Continue reading
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Albums of 2011: 5. Kurt Vile – Smoke Ring For My Halo
Until a few weeks ago, Kurt Vile was one of those people who I’d heard a lot about, but never sat down and listened to. And boy am I regretting that now. I picked up a copy of his album … Continue reading
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Albums of 2011: 6. Anna Calvi – Anna Calvi
The first time I saw Anna Calvi was when she supported Johnny Flynn in late 2009. I didn’t get it, at all. It was a bit cabaret, a bit opera, and a bit weird. I don’t know if it was … Continue reading
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