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gnimmel

The 2000s in sound

Jan 01, 2010 22:42

It has become a tradition around New Year for Chris and I to make lists of the best songs of the year. And this year, it being the turn of a decade, it seemed appropriate to do one for the 2000s. Thing is, all of those songs ended up having layers and layers of personal associations - where I heard them, what else I was doing at the time, and so ( Read more... )

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friend_of_tofu January 1 2010, 23:21:54 UTC

I'm just writing up some of my albums of the year, in no particular order, and yes, The Decemberists are on there. Nothing like as good a review as they've had in previous years, though.

"Sons & Daughters" cheered me because of the use of the word 'dirigible' to rhyme with 'cinnamon', which prompted alextiefling to go and research the brief history of cinnamon exports. Happy days. But I love "Summersong" far more - and seeing Colin & Jenny perform "Yankee Bayonet" live, whooooah!

friend_of_tofu January 1 2010, 23:22:40 UTC

Oh, and you may or may not like the Michael J Sheehy album 'With These Hands'. I shall blather about it in my own post very soon, for further edification.

gnimmel February 22 2010, 20:28:15 UTC

OK, finally got around to listening to this. And it is awesome! So, um, thank you lots.

friend_of_tofu February 22 2010, 22:42:43 UTC

Hey, you're more than welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think it's a great album, and I'm very happy to blather about it.

I was a big fan of Sheehy's work with DCFC back in the day, but I think his solo career is pretty amazing too.

yvesilena January 2 2010, 17:38:51 UTC

Awesome post!

I need to watch RoD now, because it sounds *ridiculously* Douglas Adamsy.