Now
that I've wrapped up my favorite songs of the year
list, it's time to talk albums! Here's hoping
you haven't worn out your download finger.
Enjoy.
- 10 Through 6 -
#10) Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens - What Have You Done, My
Brother?
It's sort of a weird thing to say, as it may not really inspire many of you
to check this out, but this was my easy listening album of the year.
Seriously. I think it has something to do with Naomi's golden voice.
Or maybe her band's genuine soul sound. Or maybe the lyrics. Or
everything. Probably the last one.
:Naomi
Shelton And The Gospel Queens - What Have You Done?:
#09) Mos Def - The Ecstatic
I couldn't figure out what Mos Def was trying to do on his last album (Tru3
Magic), so I was very relieved when it only took a single complete
listen for me to want to run out and high-five someone. Curious to see
if he'll ever be this aggressive - both lyrically and sonically - again.
:Mos
Def - Wahid:
#08) Rural Alberta Advantage - Hometowns
I know I put the rather pop and emo Don't Haunt This Place in my Top
Songs list, but you should know that isn't necessarily what to expect from
the rest of this album. It's actually packed with rousing,
acoustic-driven gems, and none of them should be missed.
:Rural
Alberta Advantage - The Deadroads:
#07) We Were Promised Jetpacks - These Four Walls
You could probably find a 100 bands this year with a similar moody rock
sound, but I'm not sure any of them would have the same sort of intensity
that We Were Promised Jetpacks exude. Still can't believe it took a
live performance for me to see how great this album is.
:We
Were Promised Jetpacks - Roll Up Your Sleeves:
#06) Pomegranates - Everybody, Come Outside
Sure, it's obvious, but I want you to know that I love this album.
Every single one of it's quirky art-pop songs are as charming and infectious
as can be, and I demand that you purchase them as soon as possible. On
another note, why the hell didn't Pitchfork review this?
:Pomegranates
- Everybody, Come Outside:
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