That is a very good cover and it really doesn't have any trace of the original whatsoever. But that opening bass sounds so much like one track by The xx. "Crystallized"?
When I read the story behind "Helicopter", my perception of the song has changed forever. I thought it was this dreamy, sort of romantic song, but it's heartbreaking and sad.
Since "Latch" and "White Noise" are such absolute monsters, this breezy single left me underwhelmed and wanting for more. I guess the vocalist (Eliza) doesn't compel me as much as Aluna or Sam Smith did.
Anytime a friend of mine asks me "What should I listen to if I want to start this whole indie music thing?", I'd tell them straight up Kaputt by Destroyer. It's just a gorgeous, deceptively simple, impeccably made, and extremely ACCESSIBLE. And don't even get me started on "Bay of Pigs" and how I feel every time those synth start.
My only quibble with the list is some artists like Kendrick & Frank Ocean have three tracks on it (yes, they are all brilliant no doubt), but I wish Pitchfork had made it two songs per artists, and then they can have more diversity (add Perfume Genius, The Walkmen, any track from Kindred, Evy Jane). Still a great Top 10 and I LOVE #1 choice.
The eligibility period has always been from the October of last year to the September of this year. So as long as your album is released in this time range and you/your label actually submit albums/songs, you will be considered for nominations.
I know lots of people will complain about why this/that album isn't nominated. That may be because the label didn't even submit the work in the first place.
I agree. They included Kelis' stunning single, which is nice, but it's nowhere near the brilliance of "Are You That Somebody"
And my feeling once I realize there was no My Bloody Valentine
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BH was the first concert I went go, and I will never ever forget that excitement when they came on stage. And of course, new song is stunning, but I'm waiting for the studio version of "Wild", which was mind-blowing when they performed on the closing tour.
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