Sunday, August 1, 2010

My Favorite Albums of 2010 (so far..)

Caribou "Swim"
This album is a great burst of sun-kissed electronica. The production is lush, and the songs blissfully float along.
Here's the video for "Sun"


The Mynabirds "What We Lose in the Fire We Gain in the Flood"
The Mynabirds have released one of the best pop albums of the year. The songs are expertly layered and produced. Laura Burhenn's vocals are heartfelt and soulful. "What We Lose in the Fire We Gain in the Flood" has a classic '60s sound, but is rooted in the present by Burhenn's personal lyrics about loss and rebuilding.
Here's the video for "Numbers Don't Lie"


Blair "Die Young"
Blair has created a great indie-pop album. Lyrics hazily emerge like fragmented pieces of dreams. Blair's vocals are passionate and her songs are filled with an honest, simple beauty.
Here she is doing a live version of "Hello Halo."

Blair - Hello Halo

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