Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) Dawes - Nothing Is WrongThe Whole Love-WilcoMiddle Brother - Middle BrotherDrive-By Truckers - Go Go BootsRyan Adams - Ashes & FireThe Deep Vibration - The Deep VibrationFoo Fighters - Wasting Light I really wish I could add Radiohead's King of Limbs, but I can't. I was pretty disappointed. Edited November 9, 2011 by Crow Daddy Magnus® Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 My favorite 5 from this year:REM - Collapse into NowJ Mascis - Several Shades of WhyBon Iver - S/TFoo Fighters - Wasting LightMountain Goats - All Eternals Deck Lots of enjoyable records this year. This list could have been so much longer... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ih8music Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 top 5, in no particular order (yes, it's been a very middle brother-inspired year): Dawes - Nothing is WrongDeer Tick - Divine ProvidenceDBT - Go-Go BootsMiddle Brother - Middle BrotherWilco - The Whole Love Close 2nd 5: Bon Iver - Bon IverFrank Turner - England Keep My BonesGlossary - Long Live All Of UsGlen Campbell - Ghost on the CanvasTommy Stinson - One Man Mutiny TV on The Radio was probably the biggest disappointment this year; just never clicked with me like their previous albums did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
augurus Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Year's not even done yet. GEEZ. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Year's not even done yet. GEEZ. True. But I love these lists cause it allows slackers like me to catch up on all the stuff I've missed. So far, the releases from Girls , Malkmus+Jicks , Fucked Up, Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Waits come to mind as favorites.Although there's probably something as good as any of those I'm leaving out and will remember 10 minutes after this post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 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. I think you're right about our similar tastes from what I can remember. That Yellowbirds album was the first thing I heard this year that really jumped out and grabbed me. And I think I listen to "Our Good Days Are Gone" at least once a week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 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.)I don't think that it counts as a 2011 release.That said, it is my favorite Mercury Rev album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shug Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 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. You are not alone. I tried hard to get into Dawes, and on paper, it sounds like it'd be right up my alley, but after seeing them live last month, I'm convinced I just don't care for them. They are really green, to my ears. Maybe in a few years they'll turn into something I'll like, but right now I'm not digging it. Waaaay too much Jackson Browne in their sound for my tastes, and I like (early) Jackson Browne. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shug Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 #1. Rich Robinson - Through a Crooked Sun Black Crowes guitarist and music-writer comes into his own as a songwriter and singer with an introspective set of songs tailored to his own singing voice and bringing together a nice set of less-than-mainstream 70s rock and folk influences (Manassas, Nick Drake, Woodstock-era Dylan, early Pink Floyd and early Fleetwood Mac, etc).He's quietly become a master-craftsman composer and has, IMO, left his more famous brother in the dust when it comes to solo projects. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 #1. Rich Robinson - Through a Crooked Sun Black Crowes guitarist and music-writer comes into his own as a songwriter and singer with an introspective set of songs tailored to his own singing voice and bringing together a nice set of less-than-mainstream 70s rock and folk influences (Manassas, Nick Drake, Woodstock-era Dylan, early Pink Floyd and early Fleetwood Mac, etc).He's quietly become a master-craftsman composer and has, IMO, left his more famous brother in the dust when it comes to solo projects.This description intrigues me.Very, very much.Nice one. I'll have to check it out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shug Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 This description intrigues me.Very, very much.Nice one. I'll have to check it out! I'll be curious to hear what you think. Even most Crowes fans don't seem as excited by this album as I am, but its not very Black Crowes-like music. I think its a fricking masterpiece and I've been listening to it every day since it came out about a month ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RainDogToo Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 1. Tom Waits- Bad As Me2. Wilco - The Whole Love3. Shilpa Ray and Her Happy Hookers - Teenage and Torture4. Mister Heavenly - Out of Love5. Man Man - Life Fantastic6. Deer Tick - Divine Providence Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 You are not alone. I tried hard to get into Dawes, and on paper, it sounds like it'd be right up my alley, but after seeing them live last month, I'm convinced I just don't care for them. They are really green, to my ears. Maybe in a few years they'll turn into something I'll like, but right now I'm not digging it. Waaaay too much Jackson Browne in their sound for my tastes, and I like (early) Jackson Browne. My wife and I had the opposite reaction to Dawes....we absolutely loved seeing them last month at our local festival. Before, I wasn't too into them, but seeing them live changed that. I liked their newest record a good deal, but now my wife can't get enough of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakobnicholas Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 1. Future Islands - On The Water ("Grease" is my song of the year.)2. Richard Buckner - Our Blood3. Drive-By Truckers- Go Go Boots Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Frank Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I don't think that it counts as a 2011 release.That said, it is my favorite Mercury Rev album.I know, I just had to mention it somewhere and the 2011 re-issue is a thing of beauty. Hopefully we will get a new record from Mercury Rev in 2012. I loved their most recent album but it seemed to go under the radar somewhat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
augurus Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I guess it's time for me to revive this thread since I was the one to complain about it. Let us usher the end of 2011 into the present, 14 days early! 05 Drake - Take Care04 PJ Harvey - Let England Shake03 Weeknd, The - House Of Balloons02 Destroyer - Kaputt01 James Blake - James Blake I sure do wish we weren't limited to top 5. :/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KramkonG Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 1. Bon Iver - Bon Iver2. Wilco - TWL3. Megafaun - Megafaun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TLF18 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 if i HAD to pick just 5: Stephen Marley - Revelation Pt.1: Root of LifeRyan Adams - Ashes & FireThe Roots - undunWilco - The Whole LoveJason Isbell - Here We Rest but i did a Top 15: http://bumslogic.wordpress.com/2011/12/15/more-best-albums-of-2011/ and a Top 10: http://bumslogic.wordpress.com/2011/12/01/top-10-albums-that-we-reviewed-from-2011/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 1. Bon Iver - Bon Iver a friend said that 'Bon Iver' is French for 'as boring as Iron and Wine' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
junkiesmile Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 The Smile boxThe Whole LoveEl Camino Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KramkonG Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 a friend said that 'Bon Iver' is French for 'as boring as Iron and Wine' I've heard similar reviews before...but, I disagree, as evidenced by my top 3 list. I went to their recent show in Madison and the latest album comes off much better live...no skimping on the volume, either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 a friend said that 'Bon Iver' is French for 'as boring as Iron and Wine' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 The Whole Love, El Camino, American Goldwing, Go Go Boots, Circuital Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shug Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Rich Robinson - Through A Crooked SunCircuital - My Morning JacketThe Whole Love - WilcoPressure and Time - Rival SonsRevelator - Tedeschi Trucks Band Biggest Disappointment: Mockingbird Time - The Jayhawks Letting Mark Olson take over the band ruined the band, IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JAK2112 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 In no order: Wilco - The Whole LoveJames Blake - s/tYuck - s/tBon Iver - s/tDawes - Nothing is WrongMy Morning Jacket - Circuital Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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