Top 10 Music Albums of 2013
The new music released in 2013 was surprisingly good. While looking back at everything I was listening to in 2013, at least for me, the collection of new music I discovered or was introduced to by friends turned out to be a very eclectic collection.
Top 10 Music Albums of 2012
This year I feel like 2012 was a solid year for new music. There was a wide selection of new music and artists across many genres that I discovered and fully enjoyed over the last 12 months. Here is my top 10 music albums of 2012.
Dead Can Dance Concert
Last night I was able to experience a fairly rare concert by one of my favorite artists, Dead Can Dance. A unique transcending aural experience that can penetrate deep into your heart and soul to fill it with mesmerizing warmth. There is nothing quite like the music of Dead Can Dance lead by the powerful haunting vocals of Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry.
Duran Duran Concert
Duran Duran was one of the biggest Britpop bands from the 80’s and 90’s that dominated the MTV air waves and Billboard charts. While I’ve never been a big fan of the band, they do have several classic hit songs that helped define pop music in those decades.
My Favorite DJs: Sasha, Digweed, Warren, & Seaman
Series: My Favorite Music | Genre: Electronica
The electronic genre is a vast genre filled with a plethora of sub-genres that you can easily get lost in. You’ve got things like dance, house, techno, trance, drum and bass, trip-hop, acid jazz, down tempo, ambient, and many, many more. There are many styles that define these genres and DJs are always breaking new ground in the genre.
Other Lives
This past week I discovered music artist Other Lives from a Facebook ad. Strange, as I’m not one to click on ads, but this one mentioned something about how Radiohead loves Other Lives so much that they have them as their opening act on our current Radiohead tour. As a fan of Radiohead I figured why not, I’ll check it out.
My Favorite Music: Alpha
Series: My Favorite Music | Genre: Electronica
My first introduction into the electronica genre was in the early 90’s through a good friend who turned me onto The Orb’s Adventures Beyond The Ultraworld, one of my favorite albums that I’ll write about later.
My Favorite Music: Crosby, Stills & Nash
Series: My Favorite Music | Genre: Classic Rock
Being born in 1970, my baby and early childhood years were subconsciously filled with classic rock music. I suspect this is why I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for the genre. The genre features music ranging from the late 1960’s to the late 1980’s, primarily focusing on the rock genre that peaked in popularity in the 1970’s.
My Favorite Music: Neil Young
Originally I was going to write about all my favorite artists within the genre, however I realize that I’ve got a lot to say about some artists, some more than others. So I’ve decided to not follow the format I had originally written about and simply have one article feature one or more artists and simply make several articles that touch a genre.
The Duke Spirit: Bruiser
The English alternative rockers, The Duke Spirit, have rolled out their third album, Bruiser. A solid collection of songs and melodies that has kept me captivated over the last month with regular listening, especially in the car. Their sound is a unique blend of grungy psychedelic rock with harmonic melodies and soulful singing lead by female vocalist Liela Moss.
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