Favorites of 2007
January 2009 - time for my favorite records of... 2007!
Download a ZIP file with one song from each record here: http://www.sendspace.com/file/2jrq2b
If you like what you hear and need to know more, there's Google, Discogs.com, YouTube, or of course you can comment here.
My favorite records of 2007, in alphabetical order:
Beirut "The Flying Club Cup"
The one-man phenom takes on turn of the century France. Horns, hand drums, fabulous vocal harmonies, all layed down one track at a time. Way back when I posted my favorite song from this album, "Nantes", so I've put another one up this time.
Derniére Volonté "Toujours"
Brilliant limited 7" from the guy that brought you the best record of 2006.
Ex.Order "Corporate Control"
It took long enough - Ex.Order released their first proper album since 1998's "The Infernal Age". Heavy as hell german power electronics with great samples and distorted-to-fuck vocals. Well worth the wait!
The Family Elan "Stare of Dawn"
Excellent psychedelic folk from Glasgow.
Hala Strana "Heave the Gambrel Roof"
Hala Strana is a Steven R. Smith project (Jewelled Antler collective, Thuja, Mirza.) Nicely layered instrumental home recordings that simultaneously invoke an old-world feel and acid sensibilities. Dig it.
Herz Jühning "Faces"
Because everything Galakthorrö releases is gold. Brooding analog industrial a la Haus Arafna and friends.
November Növelet "Magic"
November Növelet released my favorite record of all time in 1999, and they finally released the follow up. The Arafna's took NN in a "pop" direction, or whatever you want to call it, but it's still hits that nice not-too-slick Galakthorrö sound, and that sweet old-school analog vibe.
Ólöf Arnalds "Vi∂ Og Vi∂"
It's like Joanna Newsom or Vashti Bunyan, but Icelandic. Or something. Very sweet and very cute voice-and-guitar folk, and I love it. Unfortunately there's been some issue with distribution rights or something and you can't buy it at the moment.
Panda Bear "Person Pitch"
Panda Bear is a member of Animal Collective, and his second solo LP is nothing short of mind blowing. Perfect vocal harmonies and layer upon layer of dreamy loops and reverb. It's like being on the beach far away from other people. Or perhaps like dreaming about being on the beach far away from other people.
Six Organs of Admittance "Shelter from the Ash"
Six Organs tears shit up on their latest record. It s no secret that I am a huge fan of Ben Chasney's psych-soaked folk rock raga ways.
...2008 favorites coming soon!
Download a ZIP file with one song from each record here: http://www.sendspace.com/file/2jrq2b
If you like what you hear and need to know more, there's Google, Discogs.com, YouTube, or of course you can comment here.
My favorite records of 2007, in alphabetical order:
Beirut "The Flying Club Cup"
The one-man phenom takes on turn of the century France. Horns, hand drums, fabulous vocal harmonies, all layed down one track at a time. Way back when I posted my favorite song from this album, "Nantes", so I've put another one up this time.
Derniére Volonté "Toujours"
Brilliant limited 7" from the guy that brought you the best record of 2006.
Ex.Order "Corporate Control"
It took long enough - Ex.Order released their first proper album since 1998's "The Infernal Age". Heavy as hell german power electronics with great samples and distorted-to-fuck vocals. Well worth the wait!
The Family Elan "Stare of Dawn"
Excellent psychedelic folk from Glasgow.
Hala Strana "Heave the Gambrel Roof"
Hala Strana is a Steven R. Smith project (Jewelled Antler collective, Thuja, Mirza.) Nicely layered instrumental home recordings that simultaneously invoke an old-world feel and acid sensibilities. Dig it.
Herz Jühning "Faces"
Because everything Galakthorrö releases is gold. Brooding analog industrial a la Haus Arafna and friends.
November Növelet "Magic"
November Növelet released my favorite record of all time in 1999, and they finally released the follow up. The Arafna's took NN in a "pop" direction, or whatever you want to call it, but it's still hits that nice not-too-slick Galakthorrö sound, and that sweet old-school analog vibe.
Ólöf Arnalds "Vi∂ Og Vi∂"
It's like Joanna Newsom or Vashti Bunyan, but Icelandic. Or something. Very sweet and very cute voice-and-guitar folk, and I love it. Unfortunately there's been some issue with distribution rights or something and you can't buy it at the moment.
Panda Bear "Person Pitch"
Panda Bear is a member of Animal Collective, and his second solo LP is nothing short of mind blowing. Perfect vocal harmonies and layer upon layer of dreamy loops and reverb. It's like being on the beach far away from other people. Or perhaps like dreaming about being on the beach far away from other people.
Six Organs of Admittance "Shelter from the Ash"
Six Organs tears shit up on their latest record. It s no secret that I am a huge fan of Ben Chasney's psych-soaked folk rock raga ways.
...2008 favorites coming soon!