What were the 10 greatest *new* musical 'things' this year? These can be albums, or just songs. New releases or reissues, as long as it was released this year. Or, if you're really stuck, you can cheat and just put what you listened to the most this year. Here goes, in absolute order: 10. Dave Davies: Bug 9. Johnny Cash: Orange Blossom Special (re-issue) 8. Califone: Sometimes Good Weather Follows Bad People 7. Mark Mothersbaugh: Music for Edward Gorey 6. Howe Gelb: Pedalless 5. David Bowie: Heathen 4. Giant Sand: Cover Magazine 3. FB & Cs: Black Letter Days 2. Neko Case: Blacklisted 1. Residents: Demons Dance Alone -johnny
I don't listen to contemporary schlock because I'm an trend-ignorant music snob and a poor one at that. Hey, that gives me an idea for another topic in which I couldn't possibly participate: name a favorite rock 'n' roll album for each year since the genre's conception. (Three cheers for the new forum anarchy king!)
Actually that is like the coolest idea ever. I will get back to you. Actually, if you don't do it yourself, I will start the topic, and credit you with the best idea in all Chrisendom (get it?). Serious. Good idea.
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