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I remember a thread of this sort bumping around last year and I love the music discussion on this forum so I thought I'd give it a go this year. I think 2012 has been a darn good year musically, and without further ado, here are my top 5 (in no specific order).
Passion Pit: Gossamer
Definitely a more mature record than the Boston band's debut record Manners. Some really intricate and beautiful pop melodies masking very dark and at times schizophrenic lyrics. My favorite tracks are Love is Greed, Carried Away and Take a Walk.
Japandroids: Celebration Rock
Discovered this group on this forum, couldn't be happier that I did. Great garage/punk rock record with balls to the wall guitar and drumming. Explores some interesting stuff lyrically as well, dealing with issues of growing older and making meaning out of life. Great stuff all in all.
The Tallest Man on Earth: There's No Leaving Now
Probably not quite as good as his last two records, this album is still a great listen with excellent guitar work and very lucid lyrics.
Best Coast: The Only Place
Really only one word can aptly describe this band's sound: California. Very breezy indie-pop and it's just one of those albums that fits summer perfectly.
Jack White: Blunderbuss
While I was trying to avoid "blockbuster" records, Jack White's solo debut warrants being on this list. This record takes the sound of the White Stripes and puts a new twist on it, with White seemingly liberated from the bread and butter guitar and drums approach. The album has a great range of tunes on it and will only get better with time.
So, there you have it folks, feel free to share your own top 5 for 2012 so far.
Passion Pit: Gossamer
Definitely a more mature record than the Boston band's debut record Manners. Some really intricate and beautiful pop melodies masking very dark and at times schizophrenic lyrics. My favorite tracks are Love is Greed, Carried Away and Take a Walk.
Japandroids: Celebration Rock
Discovered this group on this forum, couldn't be happier that I did. Great garage/punk rock record with balls to the wall guitar and drumming. Explores some interesting stuff lyrically as well, dealing with issues of growing older and making meaning out of life. Great stuff all in all.
The Tallest Man on Earth: There's No Leaving Now
Probably not quite as good as his last two records, this album is still a great listen with excellent guitar work and very lucid lyrics.
Best Coast: The Only Place
Really only one word can aptly describe this band's sound: California. Very breezy indie-pop and it's just one of those albums that fits summer perfectly.
Jack White: Blunderbuss
While I was trying to avoid "blockbuster" records, Jack White's solo debut warrants being on this list. This record takes the sound of the White Stripes and puts a new twist on it, with White seemingly liberated from the bread and butter guitar and drums approach. The album has a great range of tunes on it and will only get better with time.
So, there you have it folks, feel free to share your own top 5 for 2012 so far.