Top 25 Albums Of The First Half Of 2012
It appears that everyone and their sister is putting up a mid-point top 25 list already, so I figured what the heck. I’ve heard 25 albums this year, maybe I should make a list. Fortunately I’ve been keeping a weekly top ten on the site every week since February, so I don’t have to think about my top ten at all. There have been a lot of albums that have come close to making the list, or been on and fell off shortly after. This is their time to shine, as they are all still very much worth your time. Not quite all of these have been reviewed on the site-I honestly don’t have time to post about every record I listen to, but I get close. For the most part these are names are ones you’ll recognize from previous posts. If not, you need to start doing some listening. Links to reviews will be provided.
25. Metric-Synthetica
22. Of Montreal-Paralytic Stalks
21. Islands-A Sleep & A Forgetting
20. The Wooden Sky-Every Child A Daughter, Every Moon A Sun
19. Hurray For The Riff Raff-Look Out Mama
17. Emily Wells-Mama
15. Jason Myles Goss-Radio Dial
14. Young Jesus-Home
13. Japandroids-Celebration Rock
12. Scissor Sisters-Magic Hour
10. Bruce Springsteen-Wrecking Ball
9. Perfume Genius-Put Your Back N 2 It
8. Christopher The Conquered And His Black Gold Brass Band-The Fate Of A Good Man
7. The Tallest Man On Earth-There’s No Leaving Now
6. Bhi Bhiman-Bhiman
5. Brendan Benson-What Kind Of World
4. Adam Arcuragi-Like a fire that consumes all before it…
3. Amadou & Mariam-Folila
2. First Aid Kit-The Lion’s Roar
1. Ezra Furman-The Year Of No Returning
Really happy to see Jason Myles Goss on your list. Radio Dial’s a phenomenal album.
Great selection, opened my eyes to some names I haven’t heard before, guess my weekend’s playlist is set.
Glad to hear you’re enjoying the list! Can’t wait to meet Jason when he comes to Chicago next month. I’ve been promised a high five. Happy listening!
He’s a good dude; interviewed him last month and it’s a safe bet that you’ll get a high five and a down low.
Color me excited!
yeaaaah Young Jesus!!!