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Mathuss' Best Of 2012 - Final Recap
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Mathuss' Best Of 2012 - Albums: #30-#26 Concerts: #20-#18
Hi guys! Finally I'm here. Yesterday I was too busy that I couldn't finish with my tops.
This year there were many good albums, not Excellent albums I would say but there were a lot of stuff. It was hard to choose only 30 albums, so I decided to make an honorific mention to those albums that almost made it to the top 30:
Honorific Mentions:
» 'Life In A Beautiful Light' by Amy Macdonald
» 'The Haunted Man' by Bat For Lashes
» 'I Love You, It's Cool' by Bear In Heaven
» 'Bluderbuss' by Jack White
» 'Negotiations' by The Helio Sequence
» 'Language' by Zulu Winter
Debut album 'Language' by Zulu Winter really surprised me. I decided to hear them since I read they were supporting Keane in part of their Stangeland Tour. One of the best new bands that came out this 2012. On the other hand, I was expecting 'The Haunted Man' by Bat For Lashes to be a better album. It's a good one, but it's difficult to overcome her previous 'Fur And Gold' and 'Two Suns'.
Another surprise was Jack White's album. I'm not a fan of his music but this album was an exception. I listened to it for the first about two weeks ago, that's why it's not on my chart. Shame on me about not hearing it before.
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OK, coming up next is the first set of albums from #30 to #26. Here we have one of the most expected comeback albums of 2012, 'Push And Shove' by No Doubt. Mystery Jets making on my top 30 albums again, as they did in 2010 with 'Serotonin'. Also, a band I never paid attention before was Tame Impala. 'Lonerism' is a great album, but it happened the same with Jack White, I listened to it not long ago, but luckily they made it to the Top 30.
| #30. 'Bloom'
by Beach House
Release date: May 15th, 2012
Favorite Tracks:
5. Other People
4. The Hours
3. Lazuli
2. Wild
1. Myth | #30 in 2010: 'Losing Sleep' by Edwyn Collins
#30 in 2011: 'Together We Were Made' by The Feeling
| #29. 'Push And Shove'
by No Doubt
Release date: September 21st, 2012
Favorite Tracks:
5. Settle Down
4. Gravity
3. Easy
2. Dreaming The Same Dream
1. Looking Hot | #29 in 2010: 'El Club De Los Martes' by Los Tipitos
#29 in 2011: 'Pala' by Friendly Fires
| #28. 'Lonerism'
by Tame Impala
Release date: October 5th, 2012
Favorite Tracks:
5. Mind Mischief
4. Apocalypse Dreams
3. Keep On Lying
2. Feels Like We Only Go Backwards
1. Elephant | #28 in 2010: 'This Is Happening' by LCD Soundsystem
#28 in 2011: 'Electric Love' by Dirty Vegas
| #27. 'Radlands'
by Mystery Jets
Release date: April 30th, 2012
Favorite Tracks:
5. Sister Everett
4. You Had Me At Hello
3. Greatest Hits
2. Someone Purer
1. Radlands | #27 in 2010: 'Wreckorder' by Fran Healy
#27 in 2011: '21' by Adele
| #26. 'The National Health'
by Maxïmo Park
Release date: June 11th, 2012
Favorite Tracks:
5. Hips And Lips
4. This Is What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted
3. Until The Earth Would Open
2. The Undercurrents
1. Write This Down | #26 in 2010: 'Higher Than The Eiffel' by Audio Bullys
#26 in 2011: 'Yuck' by Yuck
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This year I attended to 11 events and watched more than 30 bands live! I decided to make just a top 20 of the best concerts, as I did last year. Thanks to anyone who dares to read (and sorry if my English isn't clear).
| #20. Happy Mondays
Date: May 23rd, 2012
Event: Movistar Free Music
Location: Anfiteatro de Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires
It was a cold day in Buenos Aires. It's been raining all day. The tickets for this event were for free for users of telephone company Movistar. I didn't feel like going to their concert a couple of hour before as the partner I was supposed to go with told me she couldn't go. It was like a two-hour journey from where I live, and I would't have died if I didn't watch Happy Mondays live.
Then I realized what kind of band it is. It was one of the most important bands from Manchester and this might be the one and only opportunity to whatch them live.
This kind of festivals has already been done (if you remember from my last year's Best Of, Interpol were the headliners of the show and as it was for free, my MP4 was stolen). Bearing in mind what happened, I decided not to go into the crowd again, haha. I went to one of the tribunes and I had | a very good view from there.
Regarding to the concert itself, they sounded great. They have their own 'host' for their show, Bez, which really encoraged people to dance and make the concert more enjoyable. They seemed to be like a dozen people on stage, lol. They have a great female vocalist called Rowetta, that really stood out.
I didn't know many songs from them, but they played most of the songs I knew. To be honest, I yawned a few times, but it wasn't mainly for their songs, I had been awake from very early in the morning that day, haha. Anyways, it was a good night to remember.
Happy Mondays Setlist
01. Loose Fit
02. Kinky Afro
03. Dennis & Lois
04. Donovan
05. God's Cop
06. Judge Fudge
07. 24 Hour Party People
08. Rave On
09. Cowboy Dave
10. Hallelujah
11. Bob's Yer Uncle
12. Holiday
13. Mad Cyril
14. Step On
Encore:
15. Jellybean
16. Wrote For Luck
| #19. Best Coast
Date: October 18th, 2012
Event: Pepsi Music Festival 2012
Location: Costanera Sur, Buenos Aires
From what I've seen of Bethany Cosentino in their videos and live performances, she seems to be a pleasant person. Well, that didn't happen the day I saw Best Coast. She seemed to be angry with somebody or about something. Maybe she didn't like our country, lol.
She spoke for the first time after the third or fourth song, she just said "Hi, we are Best Coast". Then she introduced four or five songs during the whole concert, and that was all she said. There was no connection between the band and the audience. As they were part of a festival, I think that's a mistake from the organizers. I guess they deserved a smaller place, with a more intimate atmosphere. Many of the people in there were to watch other bands (more popular than Best Coast).
Anyway, they made a great setlist with songs from both of their albums, although there were some songs missing. They didn't make an encore, but | they played 16 songs, even when they weren't the headliners of the festival. The show lasted less than an hour. They barely stopped between songs, they played one after the other and as you may know most of their songs last no more then two minutes and a half.
Hope they come back, but with a better mood!
Best Coast Setlist
01. When The Sun Don't Shine
02. Crazy For You
03. Goodbye
04. Last Year
05. Summer Mood
06. The Only Place
07. No One Like You
08. How They Want Me to Be
09. Why I Cry
10. Let's Go Home
11. Our Deal
12. Do You Love Me Like You Used To
13. Something In The Way
14. I Want To
15. When I'm With You
16. Boyfriend
| #18. Babasónicos
Date: December 1st, 2012
Event: Personal Fest 2012
Location: Club Gimnasia y Esgrima de Buenos Aires (GEBA).
Finally I had the opportunity to watch live one of my favorite national bands!
They were one of the headliners of the festival, and the show was at the height of the international artists. They had a few problems with the sound but nothing too important.
The setlist was good, with songs from all of their albums. My favorite songs live: 'Pendejo', 'El Colmo', 'Risa' and 'El Ídolo'. |
Babasónicos Setlist
01. Fiesta Popular
02. Once
03. Desfachatados
04. El Colmo
05. Pendejo
06. Sin Mi Diablo
07. Flora Y Fauno
08. Deléctrico
09. Tormento / Pulpito
10. Muñeco De Haití
11. Barranca Abajo
12. Perfume Casino
13. ¿Y Qué? / Egocripta
14. Así Se Habla
15. Ciegos Por El Diezmo
16. Putita
17. Risa
18. Yegua
19. El Ídolo
20. Cuello Rojo
Tomorrow, Albums from #25 to #21 and Concerts from #17 to #15.
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Yaaaay! I recognize so many albums as people's faces, and talking about faces, I love to see Bethany's Consentino's face on your favorite concert countdown first set. I love her voice, and I love her as well, why not.
"Hope they come back, but with a better mood!"
I can't believe she was angry. But it's true, perhaps they needed a more intimate atmosphere.
I remember waiting patiently for the second Tame Impala's album to be released. After "Apocalypse Dreams", I was very excited to what could be on the album. I'm so glad they didn't disappoint me. In fact, they exceeded my expectations. I love the transition between "Feels Like We Only Go Backwards" and "Keep On Lying." Probably that's one of my favorite parts from the whole album.
Very happy to see "Bloom" as well. A colleague of mine is crazy for them, so I decided to give the album a try. I took some time to get into it, but when I got into "Bloom", it was awesome, especially when listening to Lazuli.
Great set!
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Oh, I love that you list your favourite concerts! I think I mentioned that last year as well, but it is worth repeating.
But first, nice to see Jack White's album as a mention. I know, it sucks when you hear a great album so late, just as you are figuring out your list. At least you honored it in some way! And I like what i've heard from Beach House. I should listen to that Maxïmo Park album. I loved their first album.
As for the concerts, once again, I love this! Love the stories, setlists, the whole thing. That's awesome that you saw Happy Mondays! Legends! A real bummer to hear about Best Coast, though. It sucks when a band that you like has an off-night.
Keep up the good work!
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I loved that Bloom made your list. It didn't make mine, but I'm starting to feel the album (finally!). Push And Shove is also a good album too, and I need to listen do Mystery Jets album! Great job!
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Push And Shove
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10/11
No sé por donde empezar, increíble!
Me hubiera gustado ver a Lonerism más arriba, pero al menos hicieron top 30.
Bloom, Radlands y The National Health, son buenazos.
Que mal que "Radlans" ni "Myth" hayan sido singles.
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No Doubt
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Bloom and Lonerism!
and LOVE the Top 20 concerts idea. I wish I had gone to that many this year
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Looking Hot Push and Shove is a great album, Easy and Gravity <3
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No Doubt
El concierto de los Babasónicos
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No Doubt, B4L, Jack White, Tame Impala, Beach House.
Honestly, TRF.
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Push and Shove , really love it!
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Push And Shove and Arctic Monkeys
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Push And Shove tengo muchas ganas de escuchar "Bloom", haber si un dia de estos me lo bajo
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I've read very good reviews about Tame Impala's album, perhaps I should check it.
No Doubt, nice to see DTSD in your top 5
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Member Since: 12/31/2008
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Uno de los mejores Best Of aqui
Genial comienzo!!
Lástima Blunderbuss no haya quedado
Push & Shove
Que envidia a la cantidad de conciertos que podes asistir
Babasónicos
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No Doubt
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Settle Down.
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Good to see Push And Shove there.
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Thank you guys for your comments! An update is coming...
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