THE BEST ALBUMS OF 2012

1. John Mayer - Born And Raised
2. Dave Matthews Band - Away From The World
3. Dispatch - Circles Around The Sun
4. Bahamas - Barchords
5. Angus Stone - Broken Brights
6. Mumford & Sons - Babel
7. The Lumineers - The Lumineers
8. ALO - Sounds Like This
9. Jason Mraz - Love Is A Four Letter Word
10. Rayland Baxter - Feathers & Fishhooks
11. Michael Kiwanuka - Home Again
12. Alabama Shakes - Boys & Girls
13. The Avett Brothers - The Carpenter
14. The White Buffalo - Once Upon A Time In The West
15. Norah Jones - Little Broken Hearts
16. Ben Howard - Every Kingdom
17. Good Old War - Come Back As Rain
18. Robert Francis - Strangers In The First Place
19. Brandi Carlile - Bear Creek
20. Allen Stone - Allen Stone
21. Trey Anastasio - Traveler
22. State Radio - Rabbit Inn Rebellion
23. Gary Clark Jr. - Blak And Blu
24. The Shins - Port Of Morrow
25. SOJA - Strength To Survive
26. Tristan Prettyman - Cedar + Gold
27. Rebelution - Peace Of Mind
28. Neil Halstead - Palindrome Hunches
29. Walk The Moon - Walk The Moon
30. Phillip Phillips - The World From The Side Of The Moon

New Music Tuesday

New music out today worth checking out:

• Matt Duke - Love On A Major Scale

New Music Tuesday

New music out today worth checking out:

• Lifehouse - Almeria
• Tyrone Wells - This Love

BURN THIS / December 2012



1. Matt Costa "Good Times"
2. The Lumineers "Submarines"
3. The Avett Brothers "Pretty Girl From Michigan"
4. Phillip Phillips "Gone, Gone, Gone"
5. Kate Earl "One Woman Army"
6. Harper Blynn "Knife"
7. Benjamin Gibbard "Teardrop Windows"
8. Trey Anastasio "Pigtail"
9. Suite 709 "I Like It"
10. The Bamboos (featuring Tim Rogers) "I Got Burned"
11. Allen Stone "Say So"
12. Michael Kiwanuka "I'll Get Along"
13. Ben Howard "Diamonds"
14. Current Swell "Long Time Ago"
15. Pete Kilpatrick Band "American Dream"
16. Joshua James "Queen Of The City"
17. Willy Mason "I Got Gold"
18. Jim James "Know Til Now"
19. Angus Stone "End Of The World"
20. State Radio "Take Cover"

New Music Tuesday

New music out today worth checking out:

• Coldplay - Live 2012
• Kate Earl - Stronger
• Phillip Phillips - The World From The Side Of The Moon
• Rachael Yamagata - Heavyweight

New Music Tuesday

New music out today worth checking out:

• Ari Hest - The Fire Plays

REVIEW: Lord Huron - Lonesome Dreams

Recently, indie rock and folk music lines have been continually blurred by bands such as Bon Iver, Mumford & Sons, and Fleet Foxes. Lord Huron continues down that path with their debut album, showcasing a dreamy blend of indie rock and folk music that is reminiscent of bands like Death Cab For Cutie and My Morning Jacket, among others. The music is the message and the entire album takes the listener on a sonic journey, telling a story both through the lyrics and the music itself. "Time To Run" is the album's stand out track, epitomizing the essence of Lord Huron's music equally through music and words. Other tracks that highlight the best parts of the album are the lead track "Ends Of The Earth" and the storyteller "The Man Who Lives Forever." Lord Huron sits comfortably at a crossroads between what is artistically musical and commercially relevant, a perfect spot for an act trying to hold onto critical integrity while still allowing for popular success.

REVIEW: Medeski Martin And Wood - Free Magic

Medeski Martin And Wood are artists who paint with their instruments.The sonic landscapes created by this trio mix everything from jazz to rock to electronic music in ways that are unmatched. Their latest is a live album that showcases some of the best organic and improvisational jazz music that they've ever created or performed. It's part smoky jazz club and part jam band rock concert rolled up into one. Most of the music is original, but all of it shows off the MMW's talents with going their own may and at times the music can sound as simple or complex as a jam session. MMW continue to push the envelope with their attack on the ears, and this latest release shows off just how well they do it in front of a live audience.

New Music Tuesday

New music out today worth checking out:

• Matt Costa - Sacred Hills
• Mike Doughty - The Flip Is Another Honey
• Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors - Another Neighborly Christmas
• Joshua James - From The Top Of Willamette Mountain

BURN THIS / November 2012



 

1. Neil Halstead "Digging Shelters"
2. Mountain Breathers "Sweet California"
3. Dan Curcio "Durango Pines"
4. Jon And Roy "Somebody Knows"
5. Kate Earl (featuring Brett Dennen) "Native Son"
6. Tristan Prettyman "I Was Gonna Marry You"
7. Ari Hest "Untitled, Part 2"
8. The Pines "Rise Up And Be Lonely"
9. Dan Craig "Down My Legs"
10. Matthew Mayfield "Take What I Can Get"
11. Joshua Hyslop "Do Not Let Me Go"
12. Joshua Radin "Tomorrow Is Gonna Be Better"
13. John Mayer "Go Easy On Me"
14. Rayland Baxter "The Woman For Me"
15. The Avett Brothers "Down With The Shine"
16. Brandi Carlile "Keep Your Heart Young"
17. Will Hoge "Times Are Not Changing"
18. Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite "I Don't Believe A Word You Say"
19. Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown "Last One Leaving"
20. Gary Clark Jr. "When My Train Pulls In"