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Best of 2011: Music
It’s my 10 favorite albums of 2011!
10Cure for the Common
Cure for the Common
Bozeman’s own Cure for the Common released their debut album this year, and it seriously rocks. This unique funk-jazz-rock-hip-hop blend packs some killer grooves and fresh flows.
9Audio, Video, Disco
Justice
A departure from their previous work, Audio, Video, Disco finds Justice mixing their signature dance sounds with cheesy 70s rock music. An odd move for sure, but the results are pretty interesting.
8One for Sorrow
Insomnium
Insomnuim beats out releases from Amon Amarth and Turisas to be only metal album on my list this year. One for Sorrow lives up to it’s name with a powerful sound of strong melancholy and an underlying beauty that shines through in the melodic guitars and clean vocals.
7Turtleneck & Chain
The Lonely Island
Turtleneck? Check. With another on deck. Case I spill something on it. Like some light beer? Yes.
6Join Us
They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants took a break from children’s music (which was also quite good) to put out their 15th studio album. The Johns’ may be getting old, but their unmistakable style is still as sharp as ever.
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Best of 2010: Music
Hey! It’s my favorite music of the year!
Best New Artist
Das Racist
Brooklyn rap group Das Racist introduced themselves with not one, but two excellent free mixtapes in 2010 (grab them here). Their unique brand of hip-hop bounces from political to irreverent to absurd and back again without warning, creating an odd, yet compelling and completely enjoyable sound.
Runners up: Sleigh Bells, Die Antwoord
Best Albums
10Trans-Continental Hustle
Gogol Bordello
Gogol’s weakest album (I blame Rick Rubin), but it still makes my top 10. Still some great tracks on here.
9Sea of Cowards
Dead Weather
This album was a huge improvement over 09’s Horehound. Jack White is single handedly keeping rock music alive at this point.
8Odd Blood
Yeasayer
Yeasayer stole the psychedelic pop crown from MGMT and ran with it. The multi-layered tracks on Odd Blood are fun and catchy without feeling hollow.
7Everything Remains (As It Never Was)
Eluveitie
Celtic folk metalers Eluveitie couldn’t top their previous albums this year, but had a solid release with Everything Remains.
6Sit Down, Man
Das Racist
Like their first mixtape, it’s a bit long and lacks focus, but there are some absolute gems in here.
5Tron: Legacy
Daft Punk
I love Daft Punk, and I can get into a good score. Combine them and you have something really, really cool.
4Treats
Sleigh Bells
Without a doubt the loudest and most catchy album of 2010. What it lacks in substance, it makes up for with raw energy.
3Hard Dream
Copy
Copy’s third and best album takes his familiar electro snap beats in a softer direction. The result is a relaxing, atmospheric album with no need for vocals.
2Plastic Beach
Gorillaz
Plastic Beach is simply the best Gorillaz album so far. It’s grand scope and multitude of styles somehow fit into a cohesive album where almost every track is a standout.
1LP4
Ratatat
It’s true that LP4 doesn’t cover as much new ground as LP3 did in 08. But the way LP4 refines and perfects LP3’s sound is just brilliant.
So, there you have it. My top 10 albums of 2010.
Agree? Disagree? What were your favorites this year?
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Frontier Psychiatrist
This music video is full of awesome.
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iPod shuffle, with buttons!
What do you do when all your devices are multi-touch?
Reinvent buttons as a new feature!
Source: Apple