Your best albums of the year so far

[Albion Edd]

Laura Marling - I Speak because I can
Los Campesinos! - Romance is boring
Also just bought Johnny Flynns new album, which I've been enjoying

 

[Buzzer]

....This thread has given lots of ideas as to where to go next...

Likewise. A lot of stuff I need to check out.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

...and I recommend this Ariel Pink Haunted Graffiti album. Lo-fi psych synth pop most of the time......some great hooks and harmonies amongst the other stuff.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

I've really enjoy the albums by the following artists:

The Worlds Tallest Man
Joanna Newsom
f*** Buttons
Hot Chip
Animal Collective (EP)
Four Tet
Titus Andronicus
Errors
Fang Island
Gonjasufi
The Morning Benders
The National
Crystal Castles

And some of Bozza's list as well, which is a great summary so far.

Hahaha.

Buzzer.

Trust me, you really wouldn't want Bozza's list....

1. The best of Lionel Ritchie....

 

[The Ringleader Returns!]

I don't care what other people have suggested. An Album is coming which will wipe the floor with EVERYTHING.

 

[Lewes' best seagull]

Interesting point about Plastic Beach. My personal opinion is it's more beats than choruses. In fact the lead single (Stylo) does not even have a chorus...it just has that huge Bobby Womack verse.

That was kind of my point. You just made it make sense.

 

[PHCgull]

I feel a lunchtime trip to residence coming on...

 

[footychick]

Hot Chip - One Life Stand

 

[herecomesaregular]

i've struggled to find stuff i like recently, for example i'm bored by The National, who seem to be on a downward curve - loved Alligator, thought Boxer was ok and the new one is just...dull.

was really looking forward to the new Yeasayer too, as the debut is fantastic, but finding that a bit m'eh.

However, i LOVE the latest White Rabbits, Broken Bells self titled (tend to always listen to anything involving Danger Mouse, this album is a real grower) and The Black Keys new one is their best yet. They are the three stand outs for me.
Gorillaz is a good 'un too, probably their best imo.

 

[Don Tmatter]

No one else rate Plan B's ?

 

[Cpt. Spavil]

i cant wiat for stone sours new album to come out i heard one taster track and its really good

 

[The Sock of Poskett]

Not sure if these are all 2010 releases, but I'm currently enjoying:

Retribution Gospel Choir - Retribution Gospel Choir
Shearwater - The Golden Archipelago
The Kissaway Trail - Sleep Mountain
Meshell Ndegeocello - Devil's Halo
The Besnard Lakes - The Besnard Lakes Are The Roaring Night
These New Puritans - Hidden
The National - High Violet
Musée Mécanique - Hold This Ghost
Husky Rescue - Ship of Light
Efterklang - Magic Chairs
The Len Price 3 - Pictures

Mostly from the very wonderful eMusic ...

 

[rcf0712]

No one else rate Plan B's ?

that was my #4 but I limited myself to just 3 - we won it in Harry Brown movie tix comp and have been rather impressed frankly.....

 

[Tony Towner's Fridge]

Listen to You (Understood) by Smantha Crain. It is truly wondeful. She will be over in the Autumn and her band (The Midnight Shivers) are raw and healthy .

TNBA

TTF

 

[shoreham moonraker]

teenage fanclub -shadows is f***ing gorgeous

 

[SULLY COULDNT SHOOT]

As no one came back with their comments, I'll add mine now I've listened to them all (while writing)

I havent downloaded anything for aboslutely ages.. the last was the splendid Mumford and Sons and Biffy Clyros new one.

However, after browing an dlistening to samples on Amazon Im tonight downloading the following.. what do the NSC music gurus think?

The Gaslight Anthem - American slang - YES...probably the best of the lot
Paulo Nuttini - Sunny Side Up Disappointing..... Bo Marley / James Brown rip-off
Florence and the Machine - Lungs - GOOD BUT PREFER MALE SINGERS
Pendulum - Immersion - AWFUL!!! LOW GRADE PRODIGY
Stornoway - Beachcomber's Windowsill - NOT HEARD YET (OOPS)
Scouting for Girls - Everyone wants to be on TV - PAP!!
Train - save me san Francisco - OH DEAR... BACK TO DROPS OFJUPITER
Owl City - Ocean Eyes - FUNNY...TOO SYRUPY BUT LISTENABLE
30 seconds to Mars - This is war - AVERAGE ROCK NOT BAD NOT GOOD
Breaking Benjamin - Dear Agony AS ABOVE

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

Bought Codeine and Laura Marling.

Struggling to like the former but think it might be a grower. Already loving the latter after two hearings.

Thanks for the tips chaps.

PS Sully - listen to Sornoway - a complete classic.

 

[charlieoatway]

Just got:

The Phantom Band 'Wants'

Really good, would not be surprised to see it in the 'best of' lists at the end of the year.

After the first few listens, I've got to say that this follow-up to last year's ace 'Checkmate Savage' is a massive leap forward.
It's retained the substance and soul of the last album, but smoothed off some of the rough edges, they have evolved as pretty decent songwriters. There's a terrific folk quirkiness to it, but they also know how to hit a groove.

Few bands around are this inventive.

If you have not come across them before, give 'em a try, you won't be disappointed.

 

[spring hall convert]

It's been a bloomin brilliant year so far....

My most listened to 10 according to last fm.

Liars - Sisterworld
Women - Public Strain
Gonjasufi - A Sufi & A Killer
Ariel Pink - Before Today
Sleigh Bells - Treats
Arcade Fire - The Suburbs
Magic Lantern - Platoon
Pocahaunted - Make It Real
The Fall - Your Future......
Salem - King Night

Other stuff I've enjoyed some of it over and above what's listed above

Crystal Castles, Caribou, Janelle Monae, Male Bonding, No Age, Baths, Besnard Lakes, Swans, Holy f***, Spoon, 80s Matchbox, Gayngs, Deerhunter, Errors, Foals, Fang Island, Thee oh sees, Grinderman, Forest Swords, Wild Nothing, Flying Lotus, Sun Araw, Pulled Apart By Horses, Drum Eyes, Four Tet, oOoOO, Phantom Band, Warpaint, Gold Panda, Archie Bronson Outfit, Avey Tare, LA Vampires/Zola Jesus.

 

[spring hall convert]

Just got:

The Phantom Band 'Wants'

Really good, would not be surprised to see it in the 'best of' lists at the end of the year.

After the first few listens, I've got to say that this follow-up to last year's ace 'Checkmate Savage' is a massive leap forward.
It's retained the substance and soul of the last album, but smoothed off some of the rough edges, they have evolved as pretty decent songwriters. There's a terrific folk quirkiness to it, but they also know how to hit a groove.

Few bands around are this inventive.

If you have not come across them before, give 'em a try, you won't be disappointed.

It's a brilliant album, I was lucky enough to see them at The Great Escape last year and they are a wonderful live band.