The
song list is done and I've gotten settled after my
trip to San Francisco, so let's talk albums.
Today the list starts, and by the end of the day on
Friday you'll have all 25 of my favorite efforts
from 2011. Enjoy.
- 25 Through 21 -
#25) Oh Land - Self Titled
This is the sort of pop album a teenage girl would certainly like, and yet
I'm not even a little ashamed to admit that I think it's a pretty great
effort. Granted, it took me months to get myself to say such a thing,
but surely that just shows the record's staying power, right?
:Oh
Land - Sun Of A Gun:
#24) Charles Bradley - No Time For Dreaming
Daptone Records always puts out stuff that makes my year-end album list, so
this disc from the incredible Charles Bradley shouldn't be a surprise pick.
When you turn on this soul-filled listen, be sure to grab a stiff drink (or
four) and dial the lights down low.
:Charles
Bradley - I Believe In Your Love:
#23) Radical Dads - Mega Rama
While the name Radical Dads still makes me laugh in the eye rolling way that
it did when I first read it, I've grown rather attached to their album.
It's got a very 90s-esque indie rock thing going on, but if that's something
you like then I think you'll dig Mega Rama as much as I do.
:Radical
Dads - Walking Wires:
#22) Alexander - Self Titled
This album from the guy who normally runs around with Edward Sharpe And The
Magnetic Zeroes ended up being a pleasant surprise for me. It's got a
nice bit of the folk stylings you'd expect from him, but there's also some
stuff that's borderline soul music. I hope he does a follow up.
:Alexander
- Bad Bad Love:
#21) Okkervil River - I Am Very Far
If my expectations for this hadn't been so high, it probably would have
landed higher on this list. Still, it's a great effort from the folks
in Okkervil River, and so many of the songs sound spectacular live.
Now get out, buy the album, and see them as soon as possible.
:Okkervil
River - Wake And Be Fine:
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