All those new albums in order of preference
The early weeks of the year have been a bit of a bumper crop. Putting them in current order of preference…
1. The Shins - Wincing the night away [Amazon]
I’ve never really leaped on the whole Shins bandwagon before, but this is a completely lovely album with just enough of a twist to it to remain interesting.
2. Little Barrie - Stand Your Ground [Amazon]
I quite liked his last one..but this just turns up the volume and adds an extra sprinkle of glitter to the whole late 60s/ early 70s feel. More than a whiff of T-Rex about it…which is always pleasant while commuting.
3. The Good, The Bad and The Queen - The Good The Bad and The Queen [Amazon]
Much more instantly likeable than I was expecting. And will probably become much loved over time.
4. Jamie T - Panic Prevention [Amazon]
OK…Love it in bits, but I think I’m getting too old to listen to a whole album of this.. [and incidentally, nothing on it comes close to Plan B’s Sick 2 Def]
5. The View - Hats off to the buskers [Amazon]
Parts induce a big grin, parts bring out a big yawn. I’m going to keep Jet as my preferred alternative to Oasis for the moment, thanks..
6. Gruff Rhys - Candylion [Amazon]
In any normal month, this might be at the top of my list…but this is obviously not a normal month. Nice, but just a little too winsome for its own good.
Embarrassing like of the week: Eric Prydz’s remix of Another Brick in The Wall. Where was this when I was going out?
Oh…and I haven’t quite got round to the Decembrists yet….
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