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The AWESOMEst 2010 Year End List
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#28 - Jimmy Eat World. im at work on my phone. heres a band i had completely written off. most alternative bands nowadays put out one or two good albums then fade away. imagine my surprise when jew releases one of my fav singles of the year with my best theory. so i listen to the rest of the album and its great too. anyone who was a fan in the bleed american era shoul definitely give this a shot.
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I haven't heard the new Jimmy Eat World, but you sound like you have a similar opinion of them as I do. So, I really should check the new album out.
Good stuff, O!
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Yes, My Best Theory was so awesome that I also tried out the album - and what a good move that was.
JEW for the WIN
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I totally slept on new JEW; sounds like something I should listen to.
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On my computer again! Using someone elses internet but mine should be back tomorrow or the next day. Giving me plenty of time to post the remaining 30 or so updates I have planned. BYAHH
#27 - Brandon Flowers
I, like most Killers fans, wasn't too thrilled when I heard Brandon would be doing a solo effort. I, like most Killers fans, would much rather of had a new Killers record than some side project ********logna. As it turns out, we got something just as good as a new Killers record. Something that sounds different and familiar at the same time. Crossfire, Only The Young, Jilted Lovers and Broken Hearts all moved me in ways that even the best Killers song struggled too. So, while I'm rooting for the band to get back together and make a new Sam's Town, I'm also eagerly awaiting the next solo effort from Mr. Flowers. Sounds like a Batman villain - Mr. Flowers. Maybe Poison Ivy's husband. Coming soon in The Dark Knight Gardens.
More ... right now!
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#26 - Holy ****
A band with this name was bound to attract my attention. They do this thing where they mash post-rock with electronica and it's pretty awesome. Check out the song Red Light right now. ...... .... I'm waiting.... Did you do it yet? Good. If you don't like that song then you suck. It's a lot of fun. The album before Latin was better and a lot more intense. This one is a lot of fun too. I'd recommend it for a time when you need to walk fast. I made a 40 minute walk in like 25 minutes while listening to this. Beat that.
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#25 - Ted Leo and The Pharmacists
This is one of the first albums I heard from this year. It's often difficult to remember music that you heard so long ago, thus I'm very glad I gave this a second listen before placing it. This is part of the evolution of punk that is currently transpiring that I'm really digging. It comes off as just simple rock and roll sometimes, but the punk attitude is always there. The Clash didn't always sound like punk rock, but they always were nonetheless. It's not just about playing really fast and saying '**** the government'. Most people don't get that. Ted Leo is coming here without the Pharmacists. Dunno if I should go. Ben?
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Ted Leo/Rx!!!! Nicely done, O. And yes, you definitely should go see Ted Leo solo live. I've heard live bootlegs of some solo sets he has done, and they are always amazing. He goes throughout his entire catalog, plus also does some great covers (like The Misfits)!
As for the others, I have heard a lot about Holy ****, but have never listened. I really should, as your writeup is quite convincing. I'll be sure to check out "Red Light" first.
As for Mr. Flowers, I don't know. I wasn't a huge fan of his solo album, but maybe it's because I was thrown off by that "Welcome To Las Vegas" song that seemed to come from the Springsteen "Make Your Own City New Jersey With Only 3 Easy Steps!" handbook. I do quite like The Killers, so maybe I was listening to it in a bad mood. Will give it another shot.
Great stuff, O!
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Brandon at 27
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Nice write up on Flowers, spot on if you ask me.
I am hoping for a new Killers album that as just as variable as all the others.
Holy ****. Hmmm. I saw them open up for Metric in the summer, and they were definitely interesting. Not my thing though.
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Internet is back woot woot.
#24 - Rusko
Here's a great dubstep dj/producer for all the kids to check out. Rusko starts O.M.G. up with a standard yet awesome dubstep track. Then he proceeds to start mixing his style with other genres of music. "Hold On" is a nice club jam, "Rubadub Shakedown" throws a little reggae in there, and "Scarecrow" channels old school hip hop with new school dubstep mixes happening in the background. It's quite exciting to hear the ways people can manipulate music now. Rusko is a scholar in this field.
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#23 - Broken Bells
Even though I've always enjoyed The Shins music, I've never been able to really get into any of their songs, with the exception of the beautiful "Where Is My Mind?" that everyone who has seen Fight Club is very familiar with. That might change in the future, but as it stood, I wasn't rushing to check out the Broken Bells album, despite always being a fan of Dangermouse. Obviously I finally gave it a chance when trying to shape out this very list you are reading now and clearly I was missing out. Dangermouse, like Rusko, is a maestro when it comes to transcending genres. And what impresses me most about him is that instead of being content with making money producing songs for 50 other artists he makes his own new band when he wants to try something new. I guess you could call him the Jack White of producers. Heh.
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I remember you telling me about Rusko, and he really does kind of grow on you. It's not necessarily the music I generally listen to, but I can see how it is very interesting and exciting musically. I'll probably grow to enjoy him more as I continue listening to that style of music.
Broken Bells are the greatest. Who better than Broken Bells? Nobody! /wcwreferencefor3people.
Amazing stuff once again, O!
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#22 - Deadmau5
That's pronounced Dead Mouse in case anybody was wondering. This album is a lot of fun. It's sorta in the dubstep genre, but at the same time it gears a little towards House and other eletric genres. SOFI, whoever she is, makes guest appearances on two tracks and absolutely kills it. Eat it Nicky Minaj, this girl can rap way better than you. The coolest thing about this guy is that he wheres a mascot mouse head when he plays shows. I admire anyone brave enough to do that.
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#21 - The Apples In Stereo
Alot of artists have been exploring the concept of space rock love throughout the years that I've been alive. The Apples In Stereo are always over the universe in their album Travelers Through Space And Time. It's kicked off by asking "what do you see when you dream about the future?" a question that all young lovers might pose to one another. Never once does this album bore you, and if someone else hasn't convinced you to listen to it yet do so now. There is absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain.
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Brandon
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deadmau5 ^_^
"Sofi Needs a Ladder" roxs factttt
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