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(31) Days of Good: Day 31

There’s only 6 hours left in 2011 (here on the west coast at least).  I’ve said it a million times, but i’ll say it one more time, 2011 was a GREAT year for music lovers.  Today’s GOOD are a handful of tracks to help you ring in the New Year with a bang, including The White Panda, Alan Wilkis, some Jamie xx and Childish Gambino remix action, and since i’m up in my hometown for NYE, Chico’s very own The Make.

I truly hope you all (my 3 faithful readers) enjoyed this years edition of (31) Days of Good.  I definitely left some tracks out this year and i’m positive more than a fair share went overlooked, but nobodies perfect, right?  Anyways, Happy New Year!
[p.s. if you want to check out all of this years GOOD, and more, i’ve compiled them all on spotify.]

 

♪ The White Panda – Midnight Life (Kanye West//M83 mashup)

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♪ Alan Wilkis – Come and Go (feat. The Kickdrums) [from Prints]

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♪ Adele – Rollin’ In The Deep (Jamie xx feat. Childish Gambino remix)

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♪ The Make – Fever

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(31) Days of Good: Day 30

Happy New Years Eve Eve.  As you get ready for the NYE celebrations, take some time out of your preparations and enjoy today’s helping of GOOD.

I’ve got a super fun track from American indie pop duo (and husband-and-wife team) Mates of State.  After that, the upbeat rhythms from north London indie-alt rockers Bombay Bicycle Club.  Last up, a really cool track from one of the blogosphere’s favorite indie outfits, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah.

 

♪ Mates of State – Total Serendipity (from Mountaintops)

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♪ Bombay Bicycle Club – Shuffle (from A Different Kind of Fix)

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♪ Clap You Hands Say Yeah – Same Mistake (from Hysterical)

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(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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