Little over half way through 2010 has seen a vast array of music. My play list has been filled with some great albums this year and here are some of them. Note that some songs to listen to are located under each album listed.
Brothers - The Black Keys
The fourth album from singer/guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney is a slight departure from there "Dirtier" sound in there previous albums. Brothers is a much cleaner album with a mix of rock and R&B but still retains the soul of The Black Keys . Songs like "Tighten Up" , "Howlin' For You" and "Next Girl" are fun catchy. While "To Afraid to love you" and "Unknown Brother" are more kin to The Black Keys sound. Also, a fantastic cover of Jerry Butler's "Never Gonna give you up" makes Brothers a must listen to album.
Sigh No More -Mumford & Sons
The debut album from Mumford & Sons formed in London , England
Broken Bells- Broken Bells
Broken Bells is a collaboration of Brian Burton (DangerMouse) from Gnarles Barkley and lead vocalist James Mercer of The Shins. Broken Bells is a groovy album with great vocals, with splashes of Brian Burton signature experimental sounds. Songs such as "The High Road" and "The ghost hands" are fun and are examples of what great artists can do together.
Diamond Eyes - Deftones
Diamond Eyes is a triumphant album from a band that gone through some turbulent times over the past few years. From a possible break up to a serious car accident that left bass player Chi Cheng in a coma. So to see the Deftones record an album given there circumstances is an achievement . Deftones were able to create an album that is brutal at times with songs "Cmnd/Ctrl" and "Rocket Skates", to melodic "Sex Tape" and "
Sea of Cowards- The Dead Weather
To put it simply Sea of Cowards is a dirty album .The Dead weather has a great mix of vocals between Jake White from The white stripes and Allison Mosshart from The kills. The sounds are grimy and has a heavy grove to it. Sea cowards last over 40 minutes in time but has a rapid pace do to the seamless transition from song to song. Great to listen to on the road.
To put it simply Sea of Cowards is a dirty album .The Dead weather has a great mix of vocals between Jake White from The white stripes and Allison Mosshart from The kills. The sounds are grimy and has a heavy grove to it. Sea cowards last over 40 minutes in time but has a rapid pace do to the seamless transition from song to song. Great to listen to on the road.
Plastic Beach -Gorillaz
The Gorillaz once was a side project from creator Damon Albarn but has become a full blown epic of music artistry.
Option Paralysis- The Dillinger Escape Plan
Organized chaos is the best way to define Option Paralysis, the ability to toe the line from chaotic to cohesive music is amazing. The Dillinger Escape Plan is an assault on the ear drums but the amount of talent and skill is an enjoyable experience. Greg Pucinato is becoming one of the best metal singers today, songs such as "Farwell 'Mona Lisa", "Windower" are indication of his vocal range. Option Paralysis is not for the faint in heart but, if you want to listen to something outside the box it can be a welcome chaotic trek.
These are just some of the albums that are on my play list. There's been a wide variety music so far this year so check these albums out also.
Contra- Vampire Weekend
This is Happening- LCD Soundsystem
High Violet- The National
Trans-Continental Hustle - Gogo Bordello
How To Destroy Angels -How To Destroy Angels
I liked It Better When You Had No Heart-Butch Walker
If you have an suggestions please comment on the bottom of the post also fill free to list your favorite albums or songs this year.
