Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Thankfully, we have bands like Dawes that are easy to get into and bring a fresh, original perspective to the table. Since I didnt' mention them in this thread, why bang on me? I don't like Jonny Corndawg. So What? By the way...good to see you back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 CDM - No harm intended, but I just couldn't resist. tp - Been well. The fall was busy as usual (actually even busier that usual this year). How've you been? My baker's dozen for 2011: 1. Our Blood/Richard Buckner2. The Harrow & the Harvest/Gillian Welch3. Candidate Waltz/Centro-matic4. El Camino/The Black Keys (Jock rock meets glam)5. Mount Moriah/Mount Moriah6. Scandalous/Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears7. Down on the Bikini Line/Jonny Corndawg8. Mirror Traffic/Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks9. Strange Love/The Deep Vibration10. Go-Go Boots/Drive-By Truckers11. Several Shades of Why/J Mascis12. Believers/A.A. Bondy13. Apocalypse/Bill Callahan I've also really enjoyed the deluxe reissue of Some Girls. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 CDM - No harm intended, but I just couldn't resist. tp - Been well. The fall was busy as usual (actually even busier that usual this year). How've you been? My baker's dozen for 2011: 1. Our Blood/Richard Buckner2. The Harrow & the Harvest/Gillian Welch3. Candidate Waltz/Centro-matic4. El Camino/The Black Keys (Jock rock meets glam)5. Mount Moriah/Mount Moriah6. Scandalous/Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears7. Down on the Bikini Line/Jonny Corndawg8. Mirror Traffic/Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks9. Strange Love/The Deep Vibration10. Go-Go Boots/Drive-By Truckers11. Several Shades of Why/J Mascis12. Believers/A.A. Bondy13. Apocalypse/Bill Callahan I've also really enjoyed the deluxe reissue of Some Girls. I can forgive you including the johnny corndawg for your inclusion of the Deep Vibrartion.that is a really nice and overlooked record. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Yep - OnceCollection of (mostly) covers done by a couple of guys who know their way around a song: Mark Caputo of Belleville and Al Chan of The Rubinoos.They take a bunch of songs that you probably already know and cast them in a way that brings out new melodic, harmonic and emotional wrinkles that were always there, but that you probably never noticed before. Here's a perfect example: Love it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Yep - OnceCollection of (mostly) covers done by a couple of guys who know their way around a song: Mark Caputo of Belleville and Al Chan of The Rubinoos.They take a bunch of songs that you probably already know and cast them in a way that brings out new melodic, harmonic and emotional wrinkles that were always there, but that you probably never noticed before. Here's a perfect example:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiatCi2nN7ULove it. Is that a mash up of "Down by the river " and "Rocket man"? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I don't know if they are the top albums but six that I expect I will continue to listen to are: Bon Iver - Bon IverBuffalo Tom - SkinsFeelies - Here BeforeLow Anthem - Smart FleshReal Estate - DaysWilco - The Whole Love I love that Buffalo Tom! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 The Whole Love made the #27 slot on popmatters.com's "75 Best Albums of 2011." http://www.popmatters.com/pm/tools/full/152303 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
people are leaving Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Is that a mash up of "Down by the river " and "Rocket man"? Ostensibly, but unintentionally. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dagwave Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 aquarium drunkard has their year in review up..... nice read: http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I don't usually partake in these threads per se, because I am of the age where I may not buy more than 9 NEW records a year. But, I do have some that are 'new' that I really like Kurt Vile --- Smoke Rings for My HaloWilco --- The Whole LoveDawes --- Nothing is WrongMiddle Brother --- Middle BrotherThe Kooks --- Junk of the HeartMarah --- Life is a ProblemThe Deep Vibration --- Strange LoveTV on the Radio --- Nine Types of LightRyan Adams --- Ashes and FireOkkervil River --- I am very FarMy Morning Jacket --- CircuitalManchester Orchestra --- Simple MathThe Foo Fighters --- Wasting Light One of my favorites I bought this year was a 2010 release... Delta Spirit --- History from Below Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I don't usually partake in these threads per se, because I am of the age where I may not buy more than 9 NEW records a year. But, I do have some that are 'new' that I really like Kurt Vile --- Smoke Rings for My HaloWilco --- The Whole LoveDawes --- Nothing is WrongMiddle Brother --- Middle BrotherThe Kooks --- Jun of the HeartMarah --- Life is a ProblemThe Deep Vibration --- Strange LoveTV on the Radio --- Nine Types of LightRyan Adams --- Ashes and FireOkkervil River --- I am very FarMy Morning Jacket --- CircuitalManchester Orchestra --- Simple MathThe Foo Fighters --- Wasting Light One of my favorites I bought this year was a 2010 release... Delta Spirit --- History from Below Forgot one The Horrible Crowes --- Elsie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
howdjadoo Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Marah is so 2010, But hey no love for both DBT releases this year? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Marah is so 2010, But hey no love for both DBT releases this year? I thought Marah was this year and I forgot about DBT. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I thought Marah was this year and I forgot about DBT. DBT should definitely be on the list...Go Go Boots is a really good record.Speaking of DBT...is Rob Malone replacing Shonna for the time being? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
howdjadoo Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 From Three Dimes Down: David Barbe will be playing bass in our upcoming shows. He has been part of the DBT family since 2000. http://threedimesdown.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 From Three Dimes Down: David Barbe will be playing bass in our upcoming shows. He has been part of the DBT family since 2000. http://threedimesdown.com/ Barbe...got it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I'm curious and excited to hear where the Truckers go next with a new bassist. The last three-album stretch (BTCD, TBTD and GGB) was really great, IMO, and I loved Shonna's contributions. The Hood/Cooley contrast has always been there, but I'm wondering if another songwriter will step up/emerge from within... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I'm curious and excited to hear where the Truckers go next with a new bassist. The last three-album stretch (BTCD, TBTD and GGB) was really great, IMO, and I loved Shonna's contributions. The Hood/Cooley contrast has always been there, but I'm wondering if another songwriter will step up/emerge from within... Hopefully, they change things up. Their last four albums have been pretty average, with Go-Go Boots being their worst. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
you ever seen a ghost? Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 that's not true at all. ABAAC might be bad but the last three were great, especially BTCD. most fans consider that one of their best. -justin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TLF18 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 i made two lists. http://bumslogic.wordpress.com/2011/12/15/more-best-albums-of-2011/ http://bumslogic.wordpress.com/2011/12/01/top-10-albums-that-we-reviewed-from-2011/ Wilco made one of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 that's not true at all. ABAAC might be bad but the last three were great, especially BTCD. most fans consider that one of their best. -justin It's true for me. The Big To-Do is probably the best of the bunch, and Brighter than Creation's Dark is too bloated. There are some great songs there, but more than half of it sounds like filler. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
welch79 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 i'm surprised Dawes and Jayhawks are on these lists. at the same time, these albums got a lot of buzz, but upon release the buzz really died down. i for one don't like the new jayhawks. seems like they tried a bit too hard. Dawes is just too slow of an album with two of the best songs in the last several years: Time Spent In Los Angeles, Fire Away.i agree with the sentiment about the jayhawks album. i do like the track pouring rain at dawn. with dawes, while i really like the one that came out this year, finding that album, nothing is wrong, introduced me to their first, north hills, which is now among my all-time favorite albums. other than that, i have really enjoyed, top to bottom:bon iver, bon iverfleet foxeswilcoryan adams bits and pieces of:st. vincent here recently, i've found and really like (but need more time with):chris robinsonkurt vile Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Hopefully, they change things up. Their last four albums have been pretty average, with Go-Go Boots being their worst. You think? I disagree. that's not true at all. ABAAC might be bad but the last three were great, especially BTCD. most fans consider that one of their best. -justin I think ABAAC is the worst out of the last four -- but it does contain one of my favorite DBT songs. It's true for me. The Big To-Do is probably the best of the bunch, and Brighter than Creation's Dark is too bloated. There are some great songs there, but more than half of it sounds like filler. The Big To-Do is back in rotation in my car. It's heavier than BTCD and Go-Go Boots for sure, but definitely has that southern soul edge their music has now. I like the addition of the keys/organ to their sound and I think the songwriting is as strong as ever. That being said -- BTCD is a bit bloated. They could've trimmed some fat on that one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Autumnteeth Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I am busy all the time and miss a lot of music so I use the end of year lists to see if I may have missed anything. In the past it has led me to bands like Neutral Milk Hotel, The Minutemen, The Strokes, Leslie Feist, The Libertines, and countless other classics. I seriously don't get Bon Iver. I am not being sarcastic, snobbish, or contrarion,but this does not work for me. There are at least a half dozen sites where this album is number one. I am sure I am getting old, but to prove I am hip I like the Shins, if that helps. Mumford and sons and Bn Iver just baffle me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I am busy all the time and miss a lot of music so I use the end of year lists to see if I may have missed anything. In the past it has led me to bands like Neutral Milk Hotel, The Minutemen, The Strokes, Leslie Feist, The Libertines, and countless other classics. I seriously don't get Bon Iver. I am not being sarcastic, snobbish, or contrarion,but this does not work for me. There are at least a half dozen sites where this album is number one. I am sure I am getting old, but to prove I am hip I like the Shins, if that helps. Mumford and sons and Bn Iver just baffle me. You neither have to be, nor prove that you are hip.Not everybody likes everything.I don't get the Grateful Dead. I don't get Bon Iver either. I sometimes wonder if there is a deficiency in my taste, but it is what it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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