No really, Top of the year to you.
I suppose after reading through a bunch of list of top albums I would do my own. so yea. here it is.
Marcy Playground – Leaving Wonderland… in a fit of rage
Name sound a bit familiar? Probably because you’ve heard their song ‘Sex and Candy.’ Despite only having one hit song, this band is far from being a One Hit Wonder. Anyways, this album came as a total surprise to me. In fact, I found out about the album, after I saw a poster for their show at the Horseshoe. I flipped out. I mean, I never really knew they had more than two albums. Then I checked out this album, and loved it. The interesting thing here though, you can feel the pain. You can hear how Wozniak has gone through some stuff. If I recall Woz, said that the original plan was to release this as a solo album, but as it was coming together it sounded and felt more like a Marcy record. It was pretty awesome to see them live. But as for this album, I loved it. I will keep listening to this album for a long time to come. Favourites on this album would be definitely be ‘Memphis’ or ‘Down the Drain.’
Eyedea and Abilities – By The Throat
I heard alot of little stories about how awesomely awesome this duo was. And finally their album was availble for pre-order off of Fifth Element Online. I pre-ordered. I was not disappointed. The problem here, I can’t really explain what kind of music this actually is. I guess it would fall under trip-hop, but who knows. Favourite songs: ‘Burn Fetish’ and ‘Time Flies When You Have A Gun.’
Brite Lite Brite – Universe Universe
This electro-pop duo hailing from Boston, has such catchy simply songs that I haven’t been able to stop listening to them. When the album opened up with “I Just Want U 2 Myself“, I have to stop and replay it. Even, doubled checked to make sure it was the right album. My friend gave this to me and said to listen to it, but didn’t tell what to expect. If he tried to describe it, I probably wouldn’t have listened to it the way I did. The overly simple lyrics caught me so off-guard because of the story behind it comes through so clearly. With another album on the way this year, I will definitely keep them on my “to watch out for” list. Another top song on the album: “Stormy Weather”
Fredrik – Na Na Ni
Ok, true the album came out in 2008. But really I don’t care, plus it only made it’s way overseas in 2009, so I found the album last year. Screw off. Either way, someone said the music reminded them of a hippie with a sun dress twirling on their tippy toes. Pretty much describes the music. I still love it none the less. Songs to watch for ‘Angora Sleepwalking’ and ‘Alina’s Place.’
Biffy Clyro – Only Revolution
While the origin of their name remains in mystery since they keep coming up with random stories, the band is not. You can hear the influences coming through each of their songs while creating their own sound. Melodic drums and varying music make this album so fun. ‘God & Satan’ as well as ‘Born on a Horse’ are my favourite songs on here.
Basement Jaxx – Scars
This is album is no ‘Rooty’, no. It’s better, way better. Seriously. Don’t expect to find songs like ‘Where’s Your Head At?’ on this album. The album is named after an experience where Felix Buxton got mugged for his bike, which he said left him scarred emotionally. I would say the album shows experience and more understanding of how to compile an album. Flowing from song to song and style to style. ‘Raindrops’ and ‘She’s No Good’
Dub FX – Everythinks A Ripple
Now’s pretty hard to peg his music into any single genre. All of his songs are made on the spot using his own voice and a loop box and an effects pedal. His album is no different, but know that if you were to see him live the music would change completely. I still get blown away when watching the video by dowdenboy of ‘Step On My Trip.’ ‘Flow’ is also a wicked awesome song off the album. But I find his live stuff better because it’s less controlled, this album almost makes his songs “too good,” as opposed to the raw sound otherwise.
Collective Soul – Collective Soul
Otherwise known as the rabbit album, since it’s the cover of the album is a picture of, well, a rabbit. Collective Soul is a really solid band and you can hear it on this album. Their sound hasn’t change, but not in a bad way like Nickelback. Either way, can’t really say much more other than ‘Welcome All Again’ is awesome.
Crystal Method – Divided by Night
Still putting out solid electronic music for 17 years now, and still pushing the Big Beat genre to the edges. I thought for sure when I listened to this album it would finally be the end of it for me… I was wrong. Immediately drawn in with the title track “Divided by Night” and later pulled back in again with “Drown in the Now.” Then AGAIN with “Sine Language.” Love this album through and through.
Meh, anyways cheers. Next up, Best Singles which will be entirely different names and styles then up there.
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