A favourite for 2012 already. To be released on January 1st 2012 with the album to follow a week later.
The Maccabees - Pelican
Saturday, 17 December 2011
Friday, 16 December 2011
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Scrolling through the end of year lists
What is it with end of year lists that muster up so much interest? Is it comparing what you've listened to yourself and seeing if you are 'down' with the kids? or just reading in disgust how bad music is at the moment? Whatever the reason, its good fun. I believe 2011 has been a very good year for the album. Its nice to see a small snapshot of what people have been listening to throughout the year.
Common favourites for this year have been Adele '21', Girls 'Father, Son, Holy Ghost' and Horrors 'Skying'. The Horrors doesn't surprise me, not because I agree but as long as they are releasing records, they will be in the lists (beyond me) but Adele? She can sing. She can even sing a good song but it is just 100% safety. When I hear this record I just think of a sweaty mother going down to the dole office to pick up her well earned cash and popping into HMV and buying Adele. Her music is so down the middle of the road, inoffensive and 'nice' that it becomes offensive and excruciatingly dull. This is not purely an attack on Adele. After looking at other artists in various lists, there's a feeling of 'meh' with some of the listed bands. Girls, for one have released an over produced noise-racket with even less vocal content. Just an abysmal album.
Please don't get me started on the Vaccines and the masses of praise they have been reaping this year. They can't even be bothered to pen 3 minute songs. At least its over sooner. One band that has disappointed the most this year are the Arctic Monkeys. 'Suck and See' even fell short of 2009's 'Humbug'. Its not a bad album to say the least but its just ok and I don't want ok from Alex Turner and co. They started with so much discontent and honesty but have just tried to be little too witty and clever, sadly it hasn't worked.
I have even seen the Red Hot Chilli Peppers in a list. Fuck off.
Even though I have had a little moan about some of the over-hyped trash this year, there has been some little gems. Benjamin Francis Leftwich released his stripped down man and a guitar songs, Bell XII with 'Bloodless Coup' and Cymbals Eat Guitars continued their confusing yet guitar driven extravagance.
I have also just found out that The Shins will be releasing a new album (Port of Morrow) next march. Boom, I'll say.
...and with bated breath my top lists of 2011 will be up soon...
Common favourites for this year have been Adele '21', Girls 'Father, Son, Holy Ghost' and Horrors 'Skying'. The Horrors doesn't surprise me, not because I agree but as long as they are releasing records, they will be in the lists (beyond me) but Adele? She can sing. She can even sing a good song but it is just 100% safety. When I hear this record I just think of a sweaty mother going down to the dole office to pick up her well earned cash and popping into HMV and buying Adele. Her music is so down the middle of the road, inoffensive and 'nice' that it becomes offensive and excruciatingly dull. This is not purely an attack on Adele. After looking at other artists in various lists, there's a feeling of 'meh' with some of the listed bands. Girls, for one have released an over produced noise-racket with even less vocal content. Just an abysmal album.
Please don't get me started on the Vaccines and the masses of praise they have been reaping this year. They can't even be bothered to pen 3 minute songs. At least its over sooner. One band that has disappointed the most this year are the Arctic Monkeys. 'Suck and See' even fell short of 2009's 'Humbug'. Its not a bad album to say the least but its just ok and I don't want ok from Alex Turner and co. They started with so much discontent and honesty but have just tried to be little too witty and clever, sadly it hasn't worked.
I have even seen the Red Hot Chilli Peppers in a list. Fuck off.
Even though I have had a little moan about some of the over-hyped trash this year, there has been some little gems. Benjamin Francis Leftwich released his stripped down man and a guitar songs, Bell XII with 'Bloodless Coup' and Cymbals Eat Guitars continued their confusing yet guitar driven extravagance.
I have also just found out that The Shins will be releasing a new album (Port of Morrow) next march. Boom, I'll say.
...and with bated breath my top lists of 2011 will be up soon...
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