NPR Listeners Pick Their Favorite Albums of 2011:
1. Bon Iver - Bon Iver2. Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues3. Adele - 214. The Decemberists - The King Is Dead5. Radiohead - The King Of Limbs6. The Black Keys - El Camino7. Wilco - Whole Love8. Florence + The Machine - Ceremonials9. Beirut - The Rip Tide11. M83 - Hurry Up, We're Dreaming12. Feist - Metals13. Iron & Wine - Kiss Each Other Clean14. tUnE-yArDs - w h o k i l l15. St. Vincent - Strange Mercy16. The Civil Wars - Barton Hollow17. Death Cab For Cutie - Codes And Keys18. Tom Waits - Bad As Me19. My Morning Jacket - Circuital20. Bright Eyes - The People's Key21. Jay-Z/Kanye West - Watch the Throne22. Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto23. PJ Harvey - Let England Shake24. Cults - Cults25. James Blake - James Blake
http://www.npr.org/2011/12/14/143717007/listeners-pick-their-favorite-albums-of-2011
― Occidental Rudipherous, Saturday, 17 December 2011 04:54 (twelve years ago) link
lol @ npr voters getting that black keys album in there literally A WEEK after it's out. "we're on it, top ten, no hesitation."
― some dude (Mr. Stevenson #2), Saturday, 17 December 2011 05:09 (twelve years ago) link
only a joke organization would vote bon iver #1
― v-shasty, Saturday, 17 December 2011 05:11 (twelve years ago) link
i would love it actually if the republican caucus entered a bill to cease NPR's funding due to its listeners not voting the fleet foxes album as the best of 2011
― v-shasty, Saturday, 17 December 2011 05:13 (twelve years ago) link
BIFFA top three there, alright
― los krampusinos! (pomplamau5), Saturday, 17 December 2011 08:44 (twelve years ago) link
like p4k?
― degas-dirty monet (lex pretend), Saturday, 17 December 2011 09:03 (twelve years ago) link
42. Miguel Campbell - Something Special29. Oliver $ - Doin' Ya Thang28. Maceo Plex - Can't Leave You27. Danny Daze feat. Louisahhh - Your Everything24. Osunlade - Envision (Ame Remix)19. Scuba - Adrenalin12. Benoit & Sergio - Walk & Talk11. Noir & Haze - Around (Solomon Vox Mix)06. Steffi feat. Virginia - Yours05. Todd Terje - Ragysh04. Todd Terje - Snooze 4 Love02. Omar-S - Here's Your Trance, Now Dance!!
i fw all of these from the RA list. surprised not to see jamie jone's remix of 'hungry for the power' on there. and yeah again, i wish RA would not cover post-dubstep etc. feel like they have diluted their brand a bit.
― gucc_ebooks (tpp), Saturday, 17 December 2011 10:46 (twelve years ago) link
Are we all in agreement to ban BIFFA from the ILx list this year?
― he said "grody" (henrietta lacks), Saturday, 17 December 2011 15:06 (twelve years ago) link
http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/186996_100002154921793_3323659_n.jpg
― Anyone need a (Jimmy Riddle), Saturday, 17 December 2011 16:20 (twelve years ago) link
― some dude (Mr. Stevenson #2), Saturday, December 17, 2011 5:09 AM (11 hours ago) Bookmark Permalink
Lol at using the official release date as the criteria for this.
― n/a, Saturday, 17 December 2011 16:34 (twelve years ago) link
did it leak ages ago?
― Anyone need a (Jimmy Riddle), Saturday, 17 December 2011 16:35 (twelve years ago) link
Top Jazz Albums of 2011
Shaun Brady
1. BB&C The Veil (Cryptogramophone) This sprawling, fangs-bared live set reunites three longtime compatriots — saxophonist Tim Berne, guitarist Nels Cline and drummer Jim Black — for a ferocious trio date. Berne's scything alto, Cline's extraterrestrial eruptions and Black's scrapyard barrage meld into an intensely inventive whole.
2. Samuel Blaser Consort in Motion (Kind of Blue) A quantum leap beyond so much trite jazz-classical fusion, Swiss trombonist Blaser, ably abetted by undersung keyboard wizard Russ Lossing, bassist Thomas Morgan and late drum legend Paul Motian, vividly transforms the music of Monteverdi and other Italian composers of the Baroque and Renaissance into airy, cerebral beauty.
3. Craig Taborn Avenging Angel (ECM) Always an intriguing collaborative presence, Taborn's solo piano debut is a work of unusual mystery, provocative depth and intellectual clarity.
4. Matthew Shipp Art of the Improviser (Thirsty Ear) To celebrate his 50th birthday, Shipp offers a monumental two-disc survey of his iconoclastic artistry, one solo, the second with his latest trio.
5. Steve Coleman & Five Elements The Mancy of Sound (Pi) Coleman's acolytes have overtaken the jazz world of late, but the saxophonist/composer proves again that he continues to evolve. His latest forefronts Jen Shyu's abstract vocalese as an integral element of Coleman's singular pieces.
6. David S. Ware Organica (Solo Saxophones, Volume 2) (Aum Fidelity) The second in a series of solo releases documenting the sax titan's return to public performance following a kidney transplant, Organica consists of two stunning concerts featuring his ever-muscular tenor and the debut of a sinuous sopranino. Proof positive of not only Ware's vitality but the irrepressible force of his creative mind.
7. Wadada Leo Smith's Organic Heart's Reflections (Cuneiform) The great AACM trumpeter/composer revisits and reconceives Miles Davis' '70s electric period on a double-disc set, backed by an ensemble of young all-stars who offer a fresh and combustible take on funk-rock-jazz fusion.
8. Darius Jones Trio Big Gurl (Smell My Dream) (Aum Fidelity) Unlike so many of his hyper-intellectualized peers, young saxophonist Jones draws from the gut rather than the head, unleashing torrents of brawny sound from his alto. That's not to suggest he's any less forward-thinking, however, as this envelope-shoving second volume in his musical autobiography, centered on his rural Virginia upbringing, shows.
9. Rez Abbasi's Invocation Suno Suno (Enja) The Pakistani-born guitarist delves into his heritage with a suite of compositions inspired by Qawwali music that never feels like a forced hybrid. It doesn't hurt that Rudresh Mahanthappa and pianist Vijay Iyer, both of whom know something about interweaving cross-cultural influences, are also on hand.
1. Curtis Macdonald Community Immunity (Greenleaf) The young Canadian saxophonist's debut is a showcase for his angular, tension-filled compositions. A sharp first step, full of surprises and, especially, promise.
http://www.citypaper.net/music/2011-12-15-top-jazz-albums-of-2011.html
― Occidental Rudipherous, Saturday, 17 December 2011 17:17 (twelve years ago) link
This thread makes me so glad I shut down all websites so you guys can't relentlessly mock my preferences. Also, I kind of want to make a top 100 list so everyone can relentlessly mock my preferences, because my taste is best yada yada so on etc.
― Cibuloid, Sunday, 18 December 2011 00:07 (twelve years ago) link
Hmmmmm
― he said "grody" (henrietta lacks), Sunday, 18 December 2011 01:03 (twelve years ago) link
CIBULOID LIST YOUR TOP 100 ALBUMS OF THE YEAR
― Daniel, Esq., Sunday, 18 December 2011 01:06 (twelve years ago) link
Please do, Cibuloid. I actually did a search for a list from you, assuming you are who I'm sure you are.
― Occidental Rudipherous, Sunday, 18 December 2011 01:11 (twelve years ago) link
No promises I won't take any pot-shots though.
Thank u for shutting down all websites
― he said "grody" (henrietta lacks), Sunday, 18 December 2011 01:20 (twelve years ago) link
More draconian than SOPA.
― Occidental Rudipherous, Sunday, 18 December 2011 01:26 (twelve years ago) link
CIBA
― EZ Snappin, Sunday, 18 December 2011 01:26 (twelve years ago) link
Okay, who is Cibuloid?
― Daniel, Esq., Sunday, 18 December 2011 01:28 (twelve years ago) link
^^^
― lebateauivre, Sunday, 18 December 2011 01:28 (twelve years ago) link
m@tt clbula aka haikunym im guessing
― joey joe joe junior shabadoo, Sunday, 18 December 2011 01:37 (twelve years ago) link
holy crap you guys are so wrong. my name is J*m D*R*g*t*s. this other son of a b you're talking about hasn't written anything in a year and anyway doesn't get paid for his opinions LIKE I DO.
― Cibuloid, Sunday, 18 December 2011 02:05 (twelve years ago) link
o_O surprise surprise lol
― lebateauivre, Sunday, 18 December 2011 02:07 (twelve years ago) link
A- plot twist
― he said "grody" (henrietta lacks), Sunday, 18 December 2011 02:22 (twelve years ago) link
I don't understand why Kate Bush made only one top ten. I believe it to be an absolute work of high art. It's without question the best album i heard in 2011. Idiot Press.
― Bodacious Ignoramous, Sunday, 18 December 2011 03:17 (twelve years ago) link
The Elton John track is shit. That's why.
― Doran, Sunday, 18 December 2011 08:46 (twelve years ago) link
it fell in my estimation slightly after being spellbinding initially, because really there aren't that many reasons to carry on listening after the first three songs (as incredible as they are)
― degas-dirty monet (lex pretend), Sunday, 18 December 2011 09:40 (twelve years ago) link
cibuloid should obviously REPLACE all existing top 100 lists w/his own
yes! sadly someone already nominated Fucking Drake, no repeat of ilx's triumph in roundly ignoring his first album to the extent of not even nominating the stupid thing
― degas-dirty monet (lex pretend), Sunday, 18 December 2011 09:41 (twelve years ago) link
What is BIFFA?
― Tim F, Sunday, 18 December 2011 11:00 (twelve years ago) link
BonIverFleetFoxesAdele
― Billy Dods, Sunday, 18 December 2011 11:06 (twelve years ago) link
It's kind of dumb to ban albums from the nomination process just because you think they're boring or whatever; that is why we have a vote.
― OH NOES, Sunday, 18 December 2011 12:59 (twelve years ago) link
Kate Bush has been on two top 10s posted itt, plus #11 on another, and lower on like three others. if that's the most critically neglected album you loved this year then boo fucking hoo.
― some dude (Mr. Stevenson #2), Sunday, 18 December 2011 13:10 (twelve years ago) link
plus people will be too scared to vote for them as they will be outed and mocked and shot in front of their families by jeremy clarkson
xp
― Anyone need a (Jimmy Riddle), Sunday, 18 December 2011 13:11 (twelve years ago) link
anyway I just looked and both Bon Iver and Fleet Foxes had already been nominated, so I just nominated Adele
― OH NOES, Sunday, 18 December 2011 13:21 (twelve years ago) link
http://ianlewis2007.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/kingham-bin-store-3-05-july-2009.jpg
― los krampusinos! (pomplamau5), Sunday, 18 December 2011 13:25 (twelve years ago) link
anyway I just looked and both Bon Iver and Fleet Foxes had already been nominated, so I just nominated Adele― OH NOES,
― OH NOES,
lol, dan
you wont go as far as voting for them will you?
― Anyone need a (Jimmy Riddle), Sunday, 18 December 2011 13:40 (twelve years ago) link
Only posting the top 40, full list here:
Juno top 100 trackshttp://www.junodownload.com/plus/2011/12/09/best-of-2011-top-100-trackseps/
1 Cosmin TRG - A Universal Crush EP2 Omar S - Here’s Your Trance Now Dance3 Julio Bashmore - The Battle For Middle You EP4 Floating Points - Shadows EP5 FaltyDL - Mean Streets EP6 Four Tet - Pyramid/Locked7 Factory Floor - R.E.A.L. L.O.V.E.8 Levon Vincent - Man Or Mistress EP9 Mosca - Bax/Done Me Wrong10 Blondes - Lover/Hater11 Virgo Four - It’s A Crime (Caribou Remix)12 Jacques Greene - Another Girl13 Blawan - Gettin Me Down14 Ital - Ital’s Theme15 Shackleton - Deadman16 FunkinEven - Roland’s Jam17 Vakula - Picture Of You18 Objekt - Objekt 119 Dexter - Great Northern Diver20 Steve Summers - In The Mode For Love EP21 Caribou/Daphni - Ye Ye22 Todd Terje - Ragysh EP23 John Swing - Rollin24 John Talabot - Families EP25 Timothy J. Fairplay - Cleopatra Loves The Acid26 John Heckle - The Fourth Dimension EP27 Heatsick - Dream Tennis28 Auntie Flo - Oh My Days!29 Joy O - Jels/Wade In30 Kevin Reynolds - Liaisons EP31 Mike Dehnert - Bricolage EP32 Braille - The Year 300033 Gerry Read - We Are34 Dam Mantle - We EP35 Vessel - Nylon Sunset EP36 Chairman Kato - Science & Romance37 Burial - Street Halo EP38 Untold - Little Things Like That39 Instra:mental - Thomp40 Tropic Of Cancer - Be Brave
― los krampusinos! (pomplamau5), Sunday, 18 December 2011 13:52 (twelve years ago) link
please lets not do "BIFFA" or any other acronym this time/ever again
― wil smif, Sunday, 18 December 2011 14:07 (twelve years ago) link
GAPDY was classic but it is a little forced to try to recapture that magic
― some dude (Mr. Stevenson #2), Sunday, 18 December 2011 14:46 (twelve years ago) link
I think BIFFA's a better acronym just for the link to the esteemed waste management company. The magic of GAPDY passed me over.
― Billy Dods, Sunday, 18 December 2011 14:56 (twelve years ago) link
I def was being less than serious about banning albums from the countdownand obv believe that people shd vote for whichever albums they want
Also am actually think about checking out the FF album more fully due to a couple ppl in here saying it is better than expected
― suggest biffa (henrietta lacks), Sunday, 18 December 2011 15:09 (twelve years ago) link
some dude (Mr. Stevenson #2) --- the most critically neglected album...
So great, it's on 5 out of what, 50 lists here? For someone as accomplished as Kate Bush to release such a bracketed slice of music as Snow is a gift in itself. If it's divisive, then i have yet to encounter any reasonable descenting opinion (and, Doran, as colorful as The Elton John track is shit statement is, doesn't quite pass muster). Is it that the press believe she didn't wait the requisite decade before releasing new material, or that the year just had too many other superior offerings?
Kate Bush is a true master, no matter how inventive (i imagine) you find this years debut of Yuck.
― Bodacious Ignoramous, Sunday, 18 December 2011 16:16 (twelve years ago) link
that the year just had too many other superior offerings?
Yes. Also: she's recorded at least three stronger albums.
― Lord Sotosyn, Sunday, 18 December 2011 16:20 (twelve years ago) link
I'm not going to bother arguing further with the aptly named.
― some dude (Mr. Stevenson #2), Sunday, 18 December 2011 16:31 (twelve years ago) link
x-post: That shouldn't be held against her if the current one can compete with the other albums out there this year (and for me it does). Not that I'm particularly worried about it not being higher in more lists. It's not as good as Aerial but it's still a strong followup to that.
― Occidental Rudipherous, Sunday, 18 December 2011 16:34 (twelve years ago) link
When does an undebated disagreement become the equivalent of "argument" - this is exactly what's wrong with society; no discussion, just lines in the sand.
also, thank you to Lord and Rudi for their reasoned entries.
― Bodacious Ignoramous, Sunday, 18 December 2011 16:47 (twelve years ago) link
yeah, the world would be way better if everyone just engaged in fair and honest debates about kate bush
― v-shasty, Sunday, 18 December 2011 16:52 (twelve years ago) link