Today is the first day of the “Best of 2009″ Blogger crew submissions here on Slowcoustic! To recap, what is happening is my fellow bloggers are submitting to me some things that struck them as “best” of this year (as this year winds to a close). It can be about absolutely anything in relation to music and quite possibly everything (as we have an example of right here in the very first post).
The launch begins with WE LISTEN FOR YOU blog in the house providing their bests, nay, their recommendations, nay, their companion to all that is music for 2009. You want a great album…check. You want a video…check. You want something you might have missed…check. You want to have a beverage to down alongside that music…check. Even if you want to fall in love…check. See below for a breakdown of all you needed this past year.
~Smansmith
It’s hard to call a recent album timeless…but I’m a risk taker…the self titled album from Clues is timeless. This majestic collection of perfect songwriting hit me with such strength that it’s the only album I’ve given a perfect score. For more info, read the 10/10 review: REVIEW: Clues – Clues
In the wrong hands a soundtrack featuring The Beach Boys can be disastrous. With Anderson, he uses “Heroes and Villains” and “Ol’ Man River”, staying away from the diner hits that most directors abuse in film. Sprinkle in a Rolling Stones track and original work from Jarvis Cocker and you have a very smart soundtrack.
Fantastic Mr. Fox (Original Soundtrack)
These three albums are all must spins that sadly didn’t get the thumbs up from Pitchfork…which meant they gathered dust in the attic. Pull the draw string, climb the steps, and dust off these amazing albums…they deserve some time in your ears.
“Hot On Your Heels”
Mint Chicks – Hot on Your Heels from Mint Chicks on Vimeo.
If you are of legal age, I require you to spend a night with a nice glass of Woodford Reserve. Put on your gem vinyl and sit back with the greatest drink in the world. Take it straight with a cube or two…if bourbon is too strong for you add a small hit a ginger ale. No other soda. Do not put other sodas in this drink or I will find you. Straight or ginger ale. Cheers.
AD might not give away the most mp3s but if you’re looking for the best music writing, this blog is it.
I don’t know what crushes me more, her beauty or talent. In the end it’s the talent with a sweet and smooth voice that kills. Her star is just now rising, so jump on her bandwagon early…go buy her album.
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Dec 8, 2009Me too! By doing this I have found 2 bands I am now listening to that I wasn’t prior! Thx T.
Dec 8, 2009wonderful list! I’m excited for this whole project! :) and yeah… new stuff to delve into once this whole season has passed, whew! xox
Dec 8, 2009I feel like a chump I only gave you my top 10 albums of 2009, the drugs must have fried my brain. Next year I’ll do a best of things. I will say the the best of 2009 is that I’m ending this year for the first time not wanting it to end. It’s been a long journey, lot’s of changes, but loved not living life in regret. Waiting to continue on the goodness for 2010. ~Trini
Dec 8, 2009Love the idea of this whole project.
Also glad I got to see that Lucky Pineapple video. So unique and crazy. Love it!
Dec 8, 2009A great start. I especially enjoyed the beverage recommendation!
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10:07 am
Fantastic!!! Can’t wait for the rest!