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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