Someday I’m going to use Photoshop again and update the Best of the Month graphic. Until that day comes {I’ll need to snag a new computer first} I’ll keep the old picture and instead focus on bringing some good music to the interwebs. Here below are the best thirteen tracks I heard during the previous month. By no means are these the best tracks that were made/released during the past month, but they are the best tracks that I personally had time to listen to. Enjoy the music and tell your friends.
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mp3 : Akon – Sorry, Blame It On Me
I don’t know why, but I love this song. I heard a parody of it on a random youtube video and was instantly reminded how great this song is. So, in a roundabout way, I thought of Akon and all the things he’s probably sorry about. At least he didn’t blame it on the rain.
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mp3 : Bob Dylan – Dreaming of You
Bobby has been a little creepy lately. Ever since he was featured in a Victoria’s Secret commercial he’s come across like a lecherous old man perv {and maybe he is}. This song does nothing to erase that mental image, but Dylan is still Dylan and he continues to make good music {even if it sounds like it might be influenced by the work of his boy Jacob}.
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mp3 : Database feat. Midnight Martyn – Party People
Granted, this probably, almost, kinda, sorta should qualify for a spot in Best of the Remix series. For some reason it ends up here and you should all be less judgmental of my list making abilities {i can has mad skills!} and more supportive of hearing awesome tracks.
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mp3 : Gnarls Barkley – Going On
Will the dynamic duo ever hit the heights of Crazy again? I’m inclined to say they won’t, but on the other hand look how another duo, Outkast, consistently has come through with smash hit after smash hit. This track might not be quite Crazyesque, but it is awesome.
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mp3 : Grizzly Bear – While You Wait For The Others
For most of their career Radiohead has chosen fine bands to open for them when the tour the U.S. {with exception of their tour with Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks}. Grizzly Bear sounds a bit like seventies rock driftwood that’s washed up along the Radiohead shore. And for some reason they pull it off.
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mp3 : Lily Allen – Everythings Just Wonderful
Off the top of my head I’m inclined to believe Lily Allen is the best female solo artist out of the UK. I would bet she would agree. She’s definitely the best hip hop lady from Britain. That is undisputed. Part of me secrectly likes her because she’s so full of herself.
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mp3 : Mates of State – The Re-Arranger
If you’re only going to download one track today this should be your choice. I’ve been a Mates of State fan for awhile now, but this takes their music to a new level. The layers in this song are brilliantly well done. Three cheers to Mates of State.
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mp3 : Nathan Moomaw – March
The album this track comes from is really interesting to listen to. Mr. Moomaw wrote one song a month for each month he was twenty six years old. March is my birth month and he wrote a nice slice of melancholy for me… or March, whatever.
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mp3 : Ne-Yo – Take A Bow (Rihanna Cover)
My disdain for Rihanna has been well documented so I don’t feel I need to rant about her again. I am glad to present this cover to you. Ne-Yo takes this song to a level Rihanna could never imagine {even if she is hot}.
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mp3 : Santogold – Icarus
The opening track sounds like what I imagine a drunken goose and whale duet would sound like. When the drum kit is added into the mix the song becomes sublime. Literally ear candy. Even the whine laden childish vocals seem to fit here.
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mp3 : The Boy Bathing – The Beaches Meet the Sea
I really enjoy The Boy Bathing. Although this isn’t my favorite track by them {I posted that awhile back} this song is a solid example of their talent. This is a classic example of what indie pop can {and should} sound like. It builds and builds adding layer upon layer until there is a sonic complexity that is gorgeous.
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mp3 : Mystery Jets – Flakes
There are some bands that I enjoy less in their pure form and more in their oft remixed tracks. Mystery Jets are one of those bands. For some reason I usually can’t get my attention to be totally involved in their music outside of remixes. This track, though, has staying power.
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mp3 : The Secret Life of Sofia – Nanda Devi
I simply love this song and I think each and every single one of you should promptly download this track so you can love it too.
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That’s all I have today. Enjoy the music.
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