There's some good stuff in you but all time classics that will continually pop up in a collection are few and far between. Opening a new decade is a tough job but when the 2010's are up, you will hardly be remembered or mentioned. Either way, a year is over and the kids want a list so here it is.
- It's a Corporate World by Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
The top of the heap goes to a debut that I've been anticipating for quite a while after getting a taste of their 2010 Horse Power EP. The promise carried over in a eclectic collection of jangly, infectious pop.
Full of effervescent energy, vigor and craftsmanship, It's A Corporate World delivers track after track. Catchy, peppy, and invigorating from the word go.
Despite the perceived silly name, DEJJ have a cacophony of vibes to impart on a listener, looking for hook-filled pop perfection.
It may not be the most daring, challenging, or coolest album in history but credit the quality, consistency, and whistle-ability for making it easily the most worn out LP (digitally of course) across my music collection in 2011. - Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming by M83
- Zonoscope by Cut Copy
- Apocalypse by Bill Callahan
- Let England Shake by PJ Harvey (Welcome back Ms. Harvey.)
- Days by Real Estate
- Smoke Ring for My Halo by Kurt Vile
- Drive
(Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Only four songs besides the high quality Cliff Martinez instrumentals but those four tracks are infinitely awesome. - In The Mountain, In the Cloud by Portugal. The Man
- The Year of Hibernation by Youth Lagoon
- Reptilians by Starfuckers
- Bon Iver by Bon Iver
- Father, Son, Holy Ghost by Girls
- The King of Limbs by Radiohead
They are my all-time favorite band and this may be a bit of posterity reach but it's my f'in list. - Gimme Some by Peter Bjorn and John
Everyone was on board after "Young Folks" but then completely lost interest yet these Scandanavians can really write a catchy tune. - No Color by Dodos
Another "it" band from a few years back didn't get enough love for their follow up. - The Whole Love by Wilco
- Helplessness
Blues by Fleet Foxes
- 12
Desperate Straight Lines by Telekinesis
Their last effort was amazing. This album is pretty high quality.
- Living Room Songs by Olafur Arnalds
- Dye It Blonde by Smith Westerns
- Circuital by My Morning Jacket
- Tomboy by Panda Bear
- Bad as Me by Tom Waits
- Build a Rocket Boys by Elbow
Part Lies Part Heart Part Truth Part Garbage: 1982-2011 by R.E.M.
Greatest hits aren't eligible for the list but in honor of the recent demise, pack some R.E.M into a playlist before the New Year. I mean, what's a holiday mix without some "E-Bow the Letter"? Even their latest record had some pretty good tracks.
Tago Mago (40th Anniversary Edition) by Can
Greatest hits aren't eligible for the list but in honor of the recent demise, pack some R.E.M into a playlist before the New Year. I mean, what's a holiday mix without some "E-Bow the Letter"? Even their latest record had some pretty good tracks.
Tago Mago (40th Anniversary Edition) by Can
Don't usually do reissues either but I love me some Can and Tago Mago is a good gateway drug from a band that is too often overlooked in the history of music.
In Light by Givers
whokill by tuneyards
Diaper Island by Chad Van Gaalen
Divine Providence by Deer Tick
Within and Without by Washed Out
Slave Ambient by The War on Drugs
Era Extrana by Neon Indian
Life Fantastic by Man Man
Goblin by Tyler the Creator
Thursday by The Weeknd
C’mon by Low
Kiss Each Other Clean by Iron & Wine
And don't forget your free parting gift/goody bag, a lengthy Best of 2011 Spotify Mix, 5 hours full of the best that the year had to offer (although some great sadly aren't available on there). Enjoy and Happy Holidays to you and yours!
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