PopTodd Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Yeah, just three (or 5 if you really can't narrow it). Let's try to keep it short and sweet: just the ones that you really love.Mine, in no real order: Yep - OnceAn album of almost entirely covers, done by a couple of guys who know how to breathe new life into classics without radically changing them. They just pull out all of these wonderful aspects, melodies, harmonies, and emotions that were always there that you never really noticed before. A brilliant record. Raphael Saadiq - Stone Rollin'A fresh take on old school soul, a la Sly Stone. From a man whose been doing it for a long time. A shot of adrenaline and bring a smile to your face! Ivan Julian - The Naked FlameOne of the quintessential punk sidemen (Matthew Sweet, Richard Hell) releases his first album as a frontman, and tears the roof off. Sounds a lot like the folks that he's played with before (more Hell than Sweet), but that is not a bad thing. Especially since those guys aren't releasing records like they used to. The Bangles - Sweetheart of the SunThe band writes all their own songs (thank God) and picks some really great covers themselves. Plays their own instruments too, making this the true followup to their wonderful 1984 debut -- All Over the Place. Fans of the old Paisley Underground sound from the early 80's should definitely pick this one up. Of course, my list will probably shift around as I see some of your postings, but for now, this is mine.Let's see it! EDIT: Still need to give the new Wilco a couple more good listens. And, I have that Cults album arriving in my inbox any day now, and that one seems promising. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Artifice Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 IMO, there haven't been any all time greats this year. Nothing I am likely to dust off in 20 years. That said, I judge albums by how listenable they are front to back, and I don't really care about any pretense, just whether or not I enjoy them. So, with that in mind, in no particular order: These I can put on & just listen. No filler. Heck, Yuck's non-album B-side (Milkshake) isnt half bad either. Honorable Mention: Wilco - TWL; Bon Iver - S/T. Both of these have their moments (Calgary, One Sunday Morning), but I skip songs on them regularly. Ditto Washed Out - Within & Without. Also considered: Rosebuds - Loud Planes Fly Low, and Devotchka - 100 Lovers. Invariably, I have forgotten something great. I reserve the right to change my mind and include it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Kurt Vile - Smoke Ring For My Halo. One of the best records not just of this year, but the last 10 years. Wilco - TWL - Strong record. Not their best, but very strong and definitely in my top 3 for the year. Daniel Romano - Sleep Beneath The Willow - This album made me a Romano fan for life. It's how Country is supposed to sound. Not the pop garbage you hear on the radio. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lizish Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Richard Laviolette and the Oil Spills - All of Your Raw MaterialsFucked Up - David Comes to LifeChristine Fellows - Femmes des Chez Nous Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 Daniel Romano - Sleep Beneath The Willow - This album made me a Romano fan for life. It's how Country is supposed to sound. Not the pop garbage you hear on the radio.Yeah, this is a great record. Have to listen to it a few more times, but it might make the top of my list before long, too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Yeah, this is a great record. Have to listen to it a few more times, but it might make the top of my list before long, too. Yeah it may take you a few listens but if you are into the rootsy country sound, it doesn't get much better. I also recommend his first record "Working For The Music Man". I actually like it even more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
howdjadoo Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 TWL doesn't count on a fanboard right? DBT - Live at Third ManMiddle Brother - Middle BrotherThe Baseball Project - Broadside BalladsThe War On Drugs - Slave AmbientDawes - Nothing Is Wrong 5 only?Ok hidden track is Deerhoof/Tweedy & Co - split 45 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I don't get the Dawes thing. I know people are giving me e-smacks in the face right now because everyone seems to love him, but I've tried a few times.. Just don't get it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalle Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Top 6 because Wilco doesn't count lol. 1. Wilco - The Whole Love2. Bon Iver - Bon Iver3. Laura Marling - A Creature I Don't Know4. Tom Waits - Bad As Me5. Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues6. Gillian Welch - The Harrow & The Harvest I'm going to make a big album lists thread so we can post our Top 50's or whatever. Ye ye! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BassMan77 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Wilco - The Whole LoveNoel Gallagher- Noel Gallagher's High Flying BirdsMiles Kane - Colour of the TrapDawes - Nothing is WrongNeil Young - A Treasure Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 TuneyardsSt. VincentStephen MalkmusGirls Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 No order.... Go Go Boots-Drive-By TruckersNothing Is Wrong-DawesThe Whole Love-WilcoHarrow & Harvest-Gillian WelchAshes & Fire-Ryan AdamsFly From Here-YesHere We Rest-Jason IsbellA Dramatic Turn of Events-Dream Theater (never ever liked them, but this album is anthemic!)Mockingbird Time-JayhawksWhat's It All About-Pat MethenyA Treasure-Neil Young Quote Link to post Share on other sites
howdjadoo Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Forgotten gem MOJO TOUR 2010 EXPANDED EDITION TRACK LISTING 1. Listen to Her HeartJune 25, 2010Summerfest-Marcus Amphitheater, Milwaukee, WI 2. King’s HighwayJune 16, 2010Rexall Place, Edmonton, AB 3. You Don’t Know How It FeelsJuly 31, 2010Wachovia Arena, Philadelphia, PA 4. I Won’t Back DownSeptember 19, 2010Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Charlotte, NC 5. Drivin’ Down to GeorgiaAugust 11, 2010Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA 6. BreakdownAugust 15, 2010Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow, VA 7. Jefferson Jericho BluesAugust 1, 2010Wachovia Arena, Philadelphia, PA 8. First Flash of FreedomAugust 1, 2010Wachovia Arena, Philadelphia, PA 9. Running Man’s BibleSeptember 18, 2010Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion, Raleigh, NC 10. I Should Have Known ItJune 16, 2010Rexall Place, Edmonton, AB 11. Good EnoughJuly 31, 2010Wachovia Arena, Philadelphia, PA 12. RefugeeJune 12, 2010Gorge Amphitheater, Quincy, WA 13. Runnin’ Down a DreamOctober 7,2010U.S. Airways Arena, Phoenix, AZ 14. American GirlJune 16, 2010Rexall Place, Edmonton, AB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I've been trying to narrow my list down. Here is my top five, in alphabetical order, which is subject to change: St. Vincent - Strange MercyStarfucker - ReptiliansWye Oak - CivilianYACHT - Shangri-LaYellowbirds - The Color I have a lot of honorable mentions, but I can put all those in the other thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I've never made a list that I've been satisfied with, so I'll just say that listening to the Wild Flag album makes me happier than anything else I've heard this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 top 5: Grails - Deep Politics Mogwai - Hardcore Will Never Die But You WillKurt Vile - Smoke Ring For My HaloSlug Guts - Howlin' GangVarious - Not The Spaces You Know But Between Them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-seven Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Wilco - The Whole LoveBon Iver - Bon IverCults - mostly because I can't get Go Outside out of my head. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrNo Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I have about 12 in contention for my top ten at the moment. The top 5 are locks. Order not yet determined. Wilco The Whole Love The Decemberists The King Is Dead J Mascis Several Shades of Why Crooked Fingers Breaks in the Armor Kurt Vile Smoke Ring for My Halo Josh T Pearson Last of the Country Gentlemen The Low Anthem Smart Flesh Richard Buckner Our Blood Robert Ellis Photographs Gillian Welch The Harrow and the Harvest Waters Out in the Light Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 1-5: Beach Boys Smile sessions Disc 1-5. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 1. St. Vincent - Strange Mercy2. Iron & Wine - Kiss Each Other Clean3. Wilco - The Whole Love4. Gillian Welch - Harvest and the Harrow5. Cults - s/t Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Frank Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 1) Tom Waits - Bad as Me. (Wow!)2) Wilco - The Whole Love (Its really really good).3) The Decemberists - The King is Dead. (What a pleasant surprise).4) DJ Shadow - The Less You Know the Better (Another great album from Mr. Davis)5) Olafur Arnalds - Living Room Songs (..and relax!)6) Bon Iver - Bon Iver (Have overdosed on this one but still amazing) and 7) Mercury Rev - Deserter's Songs (This one is cheating 'cos its a re-issue but I have just got the vinyl edition (Lights in the Attic) with a signed picture of Johnathan and Grasshopper (only 100 made) so I'm gonna shoehorn the 'Rev into ever thread I post in this week!! (Holes, Opus 40, Goddess on a Highway, Delta Sun...one of the greatest album ever made.) Also looking forward to the new Roots and Common albums which ares due in a couple of weeks. The tracks I have heard from both so far have been great. ....and what happened to My Morning Jacket. I love them guys but this is the second record on the spin (no pun intended)that has left me cold. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Tatlock Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 5) Olafur Arnalds - Living Room Songs (..and relax!)This caught my eye - thank you for the prompt! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Frank Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 This caught my eye - thank you for the prompt!Yeah its great. The album is not out till end of the year but the tracks can be listened to on the Erased Tapes website.His 2010 record 'weight of darkness' was sublime. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcroach Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 The Decemberists - The King is DeadDawes - Nothing is WrongBuffalo Tom - SkinsRyan Adams - Ashes and FireBrett Dennen - Loverboy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Artifice Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Yellowbirds - The Color So glad someone mentioned that. My wife & kids absolutely love The Rest of My Life. I think they thought it was George Harrison. Anyway, I have that record too, and not to sound creepy, but it seems we have somewhat similar tastes. That's not the first time we've agreed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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