One Year Sputnik Anniversary
I made my account on Sputnikmusic one year ago today. A lot has rhappened in that short rrrramount time, I've met plenty of cool people, rsome of which that I'm now good friends with, rrrrI've become a rcontributor, written 100 reviews, and I've been introduced to a lot of rgreat rrrrnew music thanks to the site. Here's to another long year guys. rThe list is my top 25 rrrrpersonal picks for the first quarter of 2013. Cheers. |
| 25 |  | Shugo Tokumaru
In Focus?
So many exotic instruments, yet it's so accessible. |
| 24 |  | Teena Marie
Beautiful
A rare case where a posthumous album doesn't insult the artist's legacy. |
| 23 |  | Ashley Monroe
Like a Rose
I'm a sucker for country that can sound throwback without seeming bland, and
sound modern without being too polished. |
| 22 | | The Joy Formidable
Wolf's Law
Like a thunderstorm of an indie rock record. |
| 21 |  | Jose James
No Beginning No End
2013 has been year of the suave so far when it comes to R&B, and James is a pretty
formidable one-man force when it comes to that department. |
| 20 |  | Alice Smith
She
Greg knows what's up. |
| 19 |  | Nails
Abandon All Life
I like the part when it crusaded against my mental well-being. |
| 18 |  | Autre Ne Veut
Anxiety
More outspoken and theatrical than How to Dress Well, but just as sultry. |
| 17 |  | Dawn Richard
Goldenheart
I'm slowly realizing that the real appeal is the lyrics. Talk about putting quite the
spin on themes of breakup, she turns relationship issues into fascinating mid-evil
and sci-fi tales. |
| 16 |  | Adam Ant
Adam Ant Is The Blueblack Hussar...
It's such a mess. As convoluted as its title, but I'm still happy that the guy is able
to make a frenetic mess like this at his age and for that to be the plan all along. |
| 15 |  | Johnny Marr
The Messenger
Hooks galore. |
| 14 |  | Tomahawk
Oddfellows
Can Mike Patton do wrong? I haven't heard it yet. |
| 13 |  | ASAP Rocky
LongLiveA$AP
Long live and prosper. |
| 12 |  | Bilal
A Love Surreal
Sobhi knows what's up. |
| 11 |  | Atoms for Peace
Amok
I'm surprised these guys worked this well together. They don't try to steal the
show from each other either, and the ideas seem to flow smoothly into something
that represents all of their contributions into making a special product. |
| 10 |  | Steven Wilson
The Raven that Refused to Sing
Wilson's tribute to a era forgotten too often by those who experienced it, due to
the acid holes in their brains from LSD abuse probably. But oh, how it must have
been worth it if this is an indicator. |
| 9 |  | Foxygen
We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors...
They really like the Beatles, that's clear, but it seems that all the great pop revolutionists of their
era do as well. |
| 8 |  | Autechre
Exai
Now we just Boards of Canada to get their asses in gear. |
| 7 |  | Ra Ra Riot
Beta Love
Rudy pls. |
| 6 | | Iceage
You're Nothing
We may be, but this album is far from it. |
| 5 |  | Beach Fossils
Clash the Truth
Surf's up. |
| 4 |  | Matmos
The Marriage of True Minds
I'm happy to report that it didn't polarize and alienate me. |
| 3 |  | Mountains
Centralia
Lavishing stuff. These two literally do erect mountain-sized ambient soundscapes. |
| 2 |  | Rhye
Woman
This developed into everything I hoped it would. |
| 1 |  | Justin Timberlake
The 20/20 Experience
April 1st 2013. Never forget. |
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