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If anyone is actually confused about Possum’s reply, please see Goodfellas immediately. If you don’t have time because you are lazy or on your death bed, watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E84VqqCPI7w
I would like to thank Spin for giving love to Danny Brown’s XXX. If you haven’t already, please go download it right now (he is giving it away for free so don’t get it from a torrent website and feel dumb later). Some might not make it through the first few tracks because of his voice, but I promise that it will make sense if you listen to the whole CD.
I knew they would break up sooner or later. A man can only go so long without pu$$y. On a serious note, I wouldn’t be surprised to learn that Nick Cave gets more than Prince. I know that Warren Ellis does.
If you usually visit their website (like I do, sadly), you would actually be surprised that he isn’t lower on the list. It is as if their website also operates as a special twitter account for him, because I swear they write an article every time he opens his mouth (singing shit or gargling it). Trust me when I say that they put Stereogum’s coverage of Lana Del Rey to shame.
Beyonce at 25 sticks out more to you than Lady Gaga at 6? 4 made me dance while Born this Way made me shit. It is great for constipation…that is about it.
I stand by the idea that the King of Limbs would actually be much more popular if it was made by anyone else. Here is my one and only public list of things that you expect from Radiohead but don’t receive from the King of Limbs (all of which they don’t f***ing owe you): 1. A goddamn game changer! 2. New sing-a-longs for the next Radiohead tour. 3. Jonny Greenwood guitar heroics 4. Songs to make you think that Thom Yorke is still more depressed than you…Anyone care to help me out with a few more?
They must have coined the term after watching that episode of Law & Order SVU where the male stripper is raped by a bunch of women. That episode made me re-evaluate my career choice. I am proud to be a male stripper.
On second thought… I would still love to see an above the influence article on Lana Del Rey. I know that you guys have the power, so please make this happen.
The following essay is about the Roots’ new CD and has nothing to do with arguing whether or not it is a better album than the Black Keys record. Stop reading now if you wish. You have been warned.
Based on one’s definition of what makes an album good (whether it be a great collection of songs, unifying themes throughout, memorable/quotable, all of the above, or an awesome concept), I would say that it is highly arguable whether or not undun is the Roots best album. I believe it to be their best album because of the consistency from track-to-track whether it be the music, production, featured spots, or black thoughts. I don’t know if I’ve heard more on point guest features in a hip-hop album (not just in terms of quality but also keeping in check with what the song is trying to accomplish). I think that the focus of the record is great and I would call it more of a thematic record than a concept record. Lyrically, it doesn’t seem to get bogged down in a narrative and to me feels akin to something like I’m Not There.
I don’t think the album is that pretentious and I am curious as to how it would have been perceived without the “concept” (probably more pretentious). These days (that’s your cue Nico) it seems that artists, especially those that operate within the mainstream, have to reveal more about their product in order for people to “get it.” I realize that understanding something isn’t mutually exclusive with liking it and maybe (backtracking to my LDR comment earlier) words are better left unsaid.
I am pretty sure that the Path of Totality by dubstep-forefathers, Korn, came out today. All kidding aside (I’m not joking, just joking, I’m joking, just joking, not joking) El Camino is very fun and a vast improvement in album length. Some of it sounds a bit derivative (Does anyone else hear “Electioneering” when they “jam out” to “Run Right Back”) to me and I don’t know if it will stand the test of time like Brothers. For the time being, it is definitely a badass record.
Stereogum, could you do an above the influence feature on your princess whenever her record comes out? Again, I am not a hater (even though I am starting to scare myself) but musically/vocally/lyrically (maybe even facially, too (no porno, even though…)) I hear a combination of Cher(1980′s), Barbra Streisand (1980s’s), Celine Dion (1990′s) and Rihanna (remember her ballads like “Unfaithful”? I do..).
If that combo is appealing to you, I won’t judge you (I don’t judge my aunts or female cousins). I can stand behind a great female vocalists any day (sadly, that phrase is always going to be a double entendre), but Lana’s music is too schmaltzy for me. Maybe she is on another level of irony that I don’t understand (like Drake, haha). Maybe I need to be bludgeoned over the head with it to get it (I love Kaputt and Relayted). Back to the point, an above the influence article would be great.
Yep, I’m going to unleash my first ever rant about a disagreement over an artist spot on a list (the reason being because I know that Drake will appear at the top of many lists before december is over).
Let me first start off by saying that I don’t hate Drake. He is very smart and obviously knows how to play the hip-hop game. Take Care is a decent album (and yes it will probably be the 2011 album that most people have sex to in 2012 (even though Lulu might have a head start)) but I also don’t believe that it deserves the highest praises that people have showered upon it.
I think that the production work on this CD is stellar. It is a very cohesive album from a production standpoint. Also, I would say that most of, if not all of the guest spots (I love Stevie Wonder but you seriously only got him to play harmonica for what? bragging rights), are good…maybe too good. Once you start putting Drake next to his featured peers you start (or at least I start) to hear his shortcomings as an artist. He just doesn’t seem to have the experience or personality that everyone else has. Kendrick Lamar arguably has the best rap section on the whole CD. Rick Ross drops a shorter yet more thrilling verse than Drake in his feature (some of you will dismiss me after saying that, whatever). I could maybe stand behind this album more if it was called Drake and Friends and didn’t feature Drake singing so much. I don’t even need to mention how much better the Weekend’s voice sounds throughout the record because you already know. No, I am not a troll. Just from a critical point of view, Drake is kind of boring. I saw that someone above wrote most people who hate Drake haven’t even listened to his album. Well I would like to challenge people who love Drake to listen a little bit harder to his lyrics.
From a hip-hop standpoint, I thought that the Roots, Shabazz Palaces, Kendrick Lamar, Big Krit, and Danny Brown were stronger. From and r & b standpoint, I thought that Frank Ocean had a better record than Drake but Drake was better than the Weekend on album this year. I guess Drake’s CD has the best of both worlds (hermaphrodites are lame). The artists I listed don’t really need the push, though.
Tom it is badass that you included only hip-hop artists in your honorable mentions section, and Corban keep up the awesome work. Your feature on Drake (among other things) was great even though I am not a big fan of his. It would be cool if you guys separated hip-hop into a separate list like what you guys do for metal even if hip-hop was included on the big list and a smaller top 25 list (so there is no segregation/as much gray area).
P.S. Ritual Unions Smother a Tomboy Bad as Me but Skying a Two Way Mirror = Life Fantastic
Ha yeah she reminds me of all those awkward girls in college that blew me away (no pun intended) once I got to know them. Also, M. Ward is never not going to be a badass.
Tom, Corban, Scott, Amrit or whoever (stumbles upon this comment) could you please ask Keenan Mitchell and Darwin Deez to form the band (or actual fast food joint) Good Burger? That is all that I want for Christmas. Thanks!
I now know why the lead singer is depressed in every one of their videos. Not only is he in the ugliest band since Nickelback, but his name is also a reminder that Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell had so much potential with All That, the Kenan and Kel Show, and…Good Burger. Yes, every time you hear Fort Lean for now on you will think of Good Burger like I do.
I would only compare the quality of their music if they were on the same Starbucks compilation.
I know it is tired but would ya look at that, http://www.starbucks.com/blog/on-wisconsin-and-bon-iver/1044. They have their eyes and ears on him…and would ya look at that, http://www.starbucks.com/blog/watch-an-exclusive-feist-performance/1078. Starbucks will always have a place in their heart for Feist.
So, we could make it a thing…what a pointless thing that would be though. I will say that I, personally, enjoy Feist much more because she doesn’t make me feel sterile. To me, the “orchestration” on Bon Iver’s latest record and tour are too heavy-handed. I respect the beauty but I feel like he could be doing much more with the players in his band if he went in a different direction. Sorry if I offended your taste in music.
I feel like an asshole for saying this but I just realized Explosions in the Sky are symbolic of how epic a circle jerk can be. I had plans to see Broken Social Scene next month but I will probably pass…All kidding aside these guy are immensely talented
Holy $#*T, BATMAN! This is definitely a potential #1 hit, and in my opinion, the best song of the summer so far. Did Dave Sitek produce this like their debut? It sounds like it was done during Maximum Balloon sessions (that guitar line and those synths). Thanks Sgum!
THE COMMODORES!!!
You are probably being sarcastic (as many message board comments post Hipster-Runoff are), but I can’t tell (internet sucks).
If not, Boekner’s camouflage jacket, the tapestry on the wall with the visible words, “of the U.N.”, and the fact that at least half of Boekner’s lyrics, arguably, have political implications indicate that he is trying to portray a terrorist or guerrilla soldier of some sort. Taking into consideration the record title (Sound Kapital), the song titles (Serve the People and Repatriated are the most obvious in or out of context) and the lyrics of the new song, “What About Us,” I highly doubt that they are influenced by Tyler the “Controversial (ICRAVEATTENTION)” Creator.
P.S. I am not trying to be mean and I am a fan of both artists.
Like everyone else, I disagree with this list and every other list that came before it. So, I made my own list of the best albums of 2010. I hope that we can all agree on this list, as I tried to please everyone.
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On a serious note, Stereogum did a great job considering all of the fantastic music that was released this year. It is hard to argue the merit of some albums over others when you take a step back and see how different many of the ones listed here actually are (basically comparing apples and…).
*The twenty-three albums that I found the most fascinating/fun in no order were: The ArchAndroid (Janelle Monae), Sisterworld (Liars), Plastic Beach (Gorillaz), Cosmogramma (Flying Lotus), Blackmagic (Jose James), I’m New Here (Gil Scott Heron), Wild Smile (Suckers), Crystal Castles (2010 (Crystal Castles)), The Suburbs (Arcade Fire), Swim (Caribou), WHB (We Have Band), Expo 86′ (Wolf Parade), Say It (Born Ruffians), This is Happening (LCD Soundsystem), Forgiveness Rock Record (Broken Social Scene), MAYA (M.I.A.), Maximum Balloon (Maximum Balloon), Down There (Avey Tare), Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty (Big Boi), Halcyon Digest (Deerhunter), Congratulations (MGMT), Lucky Shiner (Gold Panda), High Violet (The National).
*Special Honors would go to Toro Y Moi’s Causers of This for arguably making the best CD to come out of South Carolina (where I am from) and being at the forefront of a “new” trend in independent music.
*Most overlooked piece of music in my opinion is Dreamland EP: marimba and shit-drums by Moonface which was in part due to its release at the very end of last year/very beginning of this year.
Now I want to see Charlize Theron in Tomb Raider.
I agree with the beauty of it all. My favorite beautiful moment comes at 2:09 when Angus rips his jacket off at the climax. Hilarious!
Damn these are amazing songs on the surface. Can’t wait to hear the actual mp3′s because a bit of the instruments were obviously lost in the process of ripping them from radio.
The lyrics on The Suburbs (at least what I am hearing) are pretty heart-wrenching and thematically, remind me of the book, Revolutionary Road. I think this will actually be pretty funny in a few months when a sample of the song will be featured in a carefree-living, clothes, or car commercial.
Month of May sounds like a brother version of (Antichrist Television Blues), so I adore it. However, I can see the live version being 10x better than the studio version.
I will admit that my thought process got the best of me. I thought that the trailer was going to be a music announcement for the best Indi(e)an super group ever. Please make this happen if it already isn’t “secretly” happening. You at least have my assurance that Dosa Hunt is a badass name.