Category Archives: music
Top Albums 2010 (The Whole List)
I posted my top 20(ish) the other day, but luckily (for you) I have finally learned my lesson and kept my list as 2010 progressed this year. The result is (1) a list of every new CD I listened to … Continue reading
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Top 20 Albums of 2010
The moment you’ve all been waiting for. The whole reason you’re paying $150/month for cable internet. Jim’s Best Of 2010 2010 was an incredible year for new music. This year not only had something for everyone; it had 27 somethings … Continue reading
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2010 Music… So Far
2010 has already been a banner year for new releases (as forecast). To avoid some end-of-the-year legwork this year, I’ve been keeping track of my album rankings as we go here. I’m sure even these early entrants will get re-arranged … Continue reading
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David Gray
He’s high on my Best of the 00s list. His most recent album, “Draw The Line”, was on my Best of 2009. And he put on a great show last weekend at the Riverside. David Gray has an incredible ability … Continue reading
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Rock.
I’ve been to a couple great shows lately that I haven’t had a chance to properly write-up. One was a very laidback/intimate show featuring some great bands for the Muzzle Of Bees 5-Year Anniversary. It’s hands down my favorite music … Continue reading
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Wilco, The Show
and if you think that post-title is cliché, just wait until you hear what I have to say next: Their 28 (!!) song set was played with such an incredible amount of energy and passion that there really was only … Continue reading
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Dr.Dog
Fate was my 3rd favorite album in 2008, but I hadn’t been able to catch up with Dr.Dog live until last night at the High Noon Saloon — Luckily they didn’t let a little trouble on the road stop them … Continue reading
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Best of the 00s
Between acts, at a show the other night, JNo and I were talking about how we didn’t get our Best-of-2009 lists done (it’s since been completed) this year… then he dropped the real bomb: he had done a “top ten … Continue reading
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There Will Also Be Meatloaf
There was some talk in the comments of the Best Albums of 2009 post about a lack of standout discs and that 2010 could be a bit of a “rebound year”. It turns out, an absolutely ridiculous 22 OF MY … Continue reading
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Top Albums 2009
Ok, it’s a little late but c’mon – January ain’t bad! I’m going to break with tradition a bit here and skip the “countdown” ordering and lead off with the best. So, without further adieu… 1. M Ward – Hold … Continue reading
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