Ok here it goes, I am going in no particular order, except number one is number one, and the other 9 can go in any order. These are all CDs that I bought this year. I believe the shins was released 2k1, and doves and SFA were released 2k1 in the uk, 2002 in the states, but anyway...
1. Wilco - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. This is now one of my top five faves of all time. Far from being a weak song on the album, every song I crave to hear at one time or another, this album has been in my rotation since Larry bootlegged my copy for Xmas last year, and it still is.
2. Super Furry Animals - Rings Around the World. Perfect pop, plus it gets kind of out there at times, which is evrything I look for in a CD. I still havent listened to the bonus disc yet though, and I cant really tell you why. I guess whenever I am in hte mood for SFA, I want to hear this album.
3. The Shins - Oh Inverted World! I am often annoyed by singers with high ass voices, but for some reason, I have a crapload of em this year that I am really digging. This is just so mellow in some parts that it automaticall relaxes and moves me at the same time.
4. Doves - The Last Broadcast. This is what I call Manchester baby. Wonderful guitars, nice words, and great melodies, plus it was my favorite show of the year, beating out Wilco even.
5. The Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. I am a sucker for a concept album, and this is no exception. Do You Realize wins best lyrical song of the year, and is up there for all time.
6. Jurassic 5 - Power in Numbers. This is what good rap should be like. Wonderful music, intelligent and thought provoking lyrics, but they aint afraid to get funky on ya.
7. Todd Snider - New Connection. Fabulous song writing from a man who has recently found comfort in his own songwriting and voice.
8. Sonic Youth - Murray Street. I have never liked anything by these guys. This is like Sonic Youth, only good.
9. Say Zuzu - Every Mile. This has maybe my favorite single song of the year on it. They are an alt country type band, but they do it much better than most.
10. SOUNDteam - Into the Lens. It is a crime that this band is not an a label, and their live show is almost up to par with their El 6 style home done recording. Everyone on this list should buy it if I haven't made them already.
Justin
1. Wilco - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. This is now one of my top five faves of all time. Far from being a weak song on the album, every song I crave to hear at one time or another, this album has been in my rotation since Larry bootlegged my copy for Xmas last year, and it still is.
2. Super Furry Animals - Rings Around the World. Perfect pop, plus it gets kind of out there at times, which is evrything I look for in a CD. I still havent listened to the bonus disc yet though, and I cant really tell you why. I guess whenever I am in hte mood for SFA, I want to hear this album.
3. The Shins - Oh Inverted World! I am often annoyed by singers with high ass voices, but for some reason, I have a crapload of em this year that I am really digging. This is just so mellow in some parts that it automaticall relaxes and moves me at the same time.
4. Doves - The Last Broadcast. This is what I call Manchester baby. Wonderful guitars, nice words, and great melodies, plus it was my favorite show of the year, beating out Wilco even.
5. The Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. I am a sucker for a concept album, and this is no exception. Do You Realize wins best lyrical song of the year, and is up there for all time.
6. Jurassic 5 - Power in Numbers. This is what good rap should be like. Wonderful music, intelligent and thought provoking lyrics, but they aint afraid to get funky on ya.
7. Todd Snider - New Connection. Fabulous song writing from a man who has recently found comfort in his own songwriting and voice.
8. Sonic Youth - Murray Street. I have never liked anything by these guys. This is like Sonic Youth, only good.
9. Say Zuzu - Every Mile. This has maybe my favorite single song of the year on it. They are an alt country type band, but they do it much better than most.
10. SOUNDteam - Into the Lens. It is a crime that this band is not an a label, and their live show is almost up to par with their El 6 style home done recording. Everyone on this list should buy it if I haven't made them already.
Justin