Category Archives: 2011

(31) Days of Good: Day 29

Today’s GOOD is a year’s worth of guilty pleasures.  I wouldn’t necessarily say I like all of these songs, but I can’t help but pay attention when I hear them.  And to be honest, if some of these songs weren’t so overplayed, they would probably be legitimate favorites.  What were your guilty pleasures this year?

 

♪ Foster The People – Pumped Up Kicks (from Torches)

I had this stuck in my head for weeks. They are like a pretty, Disney channel version of MGMT.

 

♪ Adele – Someone Like You (from 21)

This record was hard to miss this last year. Probably the most played song of 2011, but it deserves to be here. Adele stomped on the idea of a sophomore slump with her second effort, 21, and proved that a girl with a great voice can sell millions of albums. It was refreshing to see such a talent that wasn’t overproduced or autotuned.

 

♪ Lil Wayne ft. Cory Gunz – 6 Foot 7 Foot (from The Carter 4)

I can’t do Lil Wayne anymore, I feel like he has become a caricature of himself. He is funny and has some good stuff, but is probably the most over hyped rapper out there. That being said, this track is awesome. I love the production and it reminds me of the old Weezy.

 

♪ Waka Flocka Flame ft. Roscoe Dash & Wale – No Hands (from Flockaveli)

I’ve heard other rappers talk about this dude in interviews, rappers that I like, so I had to check him out. It’s weird, dirty south shit, but fun. Give it a try.

 

♪ Dev – In The Dark (single)

This is my silly club track, it is a straight up Euro-trash dance beat, but fun if you’re on the dance floor or in a club. I heard about this chick on The Hundreds blog, she has some cool artsy videos, and the song is catchy.

 

♪ Beyoncé – Countdown (from 4)

Not since “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” have I felt so guilty listening to (and liking) a Beyoncé track.  This track won’t be the dancehall staple “Put a Ring on It” is, but I’d be lying if I told you I liked it less.

(31) Days of Good: Day 28

Today’s GOOD features four acts with very distinct and fascinating sounds.  First up, the rich sound of authenticity that is Bon Iver (arguably the Arcade Fire of 2011).  After that, the sensational sounds of Athens (GA) based groovesters, Reptar (big thanks to Ethel for turning me on to these guys).  Next up, the solo stylings of the very talented Merrill Garbus, aka tUnE-YarDs.  And last but not least, some lo-fi folk from Brooklyn’s Woods.

 

♪ Bon Iver – Perth (from Bon Iver) [stream only]

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♪ Reptar – Stuck In My Id (from Oblangle Fizz Y’all)

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♪ tUnE-YarDs – Powa (from w h o k i l l)

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♪ Woods – Pushing Onlys (from Sun and Shade)

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(31) Days of Good: Day 27

On the road the next couple of days.  (31) Days will continue, but don’t be surprised if the posts come a bit later than usual.  With that said, please enjoy today’s GOOD.  I’ve got a dreamy, chillwave track from Washed Out, followed by some of the best harp use in music this year from LA’s very own Active Child.

 

♪ Washed Out – Amor Fati (from Within and Without)

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♪ Active Child – Hanging On (from You Are All I See)

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(31) Days of Good: Day 26

Real quick post today, but don’t let that keep you from checking out this 26th day of GOOD, as i’ve got two fantastic songs for you today.  The first one’s from longtime running, American indie rockers, The Mountain Goats, and after that, a really cool electro-pop track from Copenhagen’s When Saints Go Machine.

♪ The Mountain Goats – Estate Sale Sign (from All Eternals Deck)

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♪ When Saints Go Machine – Kelly (from Konkylie)

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