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As of 01/24/2011, THISisMODERN.net will no longer be active on MySpace.com. Due to the underuse of the account, the lack of popularity of the site, and the massive amounts of Spam received in the inbox, THISisMODERN.net has cancelled its account with MySpace. Currently, THISisMODERN.net can still be followed on Twitter by visiting www.twitter.com/thisismodern or this blog can be followed directly by visiting the bottom of the sidebar to the right. Unfortunately, despite the massive popularity of the site and the hugely successful and incredibly rivetting film "The Social Network," there are currently no plans for THISisMODERN.net to join Facebook. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for the latest and greatest in new music.

MUSIC VIDEO: ALO "I Love Music"

Check out ALO's new music video for the song "I Love Music" from their 2010 album "Man Of The World."

MUSIC VIDEO: G. Love "Fixin' To Die"

Here's the new video from G. Love. It's the title track from his new blues album which was produced by and features Scott & Seth Avett (better known as The Avett Brothers). It will be released on February 22nd.

New Release Tuesday

New music out today worth checking out:

• James Blunt - Some Kind Of Trouble
• Benjy Davis Project - Sincerely
• Bryan Greenberg - We Don't Have Forever
• Haroula Rose - These Open Roads

New Release Tuesday

New music out today worth checking out:

• Cake - Showroom Of Compassion

BURN THIS / January 2011

1. G. Love "Fixin' To Die"
2. Fistful Of Mercy "Father's Son"
3. J.J. Grey & Mofro "Hide & Seek"
4. Nathaniel Rateliff "Whimper And Wail"
5. The White Buffalo "Into The Sun"
6. Mason Jennings "January"
7. Elephant Revival "Go On"
8. Chase McBride "Hold Me Up"
9. Ray Lamontagne & The Pariah Dogs "For The Summer"
10. Jason Spooner "Seed In The Ground"
11. Brooke Fraser "Jack Kerouac"
12. Ben Fuller "California"
13. Donavon Frankenreiter "Hold On"
14. Lissie "Cuckoo"
15. The Heyday "Good Old Days"
16. Churchill "Miles"
17. Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors "Live Forever"
18. Haroula Rose "Brand New Start"
19. Sarah Jaffe "Summer Begs"
20. John Craigie "All Through Montana"

Listen live to the entire playlist in the music player in the right sidebar all month long during January.

SUCCESS! 365 Reviews In 365 Days

On January 1, 2010, THISisMODERN.net set out to accomplish a very elaborate goal: post 365 reviews in 365 days to commemorate the site's 10th year in existence. The end result is complete success. Here's a few fun facts about the 365 reviews:

• 315 different artists had albums, EPs, or singles reviewed
• 3 DVDs were reviewed
• 9 compilation albums featuring various artists were reviewed
• During the month of December, 15 Christmas albums, EPs, and singles were reviewed
• Most reviews of one artist: Matthew Mayfield (5 EPs, including a Christmas EP)
• All 30 of THISisMODERN.net's top 30 albums of 2010 were reviewed
• On December 31st, the review posted was the only album to be reviewed which is not yet available for purchase: Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors' "Chasing Someday" (releasing on February 8, 2011)

Thanks to all of the fans, industry reps, publicists, and artists who helped to make 2010 an excellent year for THISisMODERN.net. 2011 will surely be a great year for music and THISisMODERN.net will be there to help bring it all to the masses.

THE 30 BEST ALBUMS OF 2010

1. Jack Johnson - To The Sea
2. Guster - Easy Wonderful
3. Josh Ritter - So Runs The World Away
4. Band Of Horses - Infinite Arms
5. John Butler Trio - April Uprising
6. Angus & Julia Stone - Down The Way
7. Ray LaMontagne & The Pariah Dogs - God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise
8. Vampire Weekend - Contra
9. Arcade Fire - The Suburbs
10. Kings Of Leon - Come Around Sundown
11. Matt Costa - Mobile Chateau
12. ALO - Man Of The World
13. Barefoot Truth - Threads
14. Pete Francis - The Movie We Are In
15. JBM - Not Even In July
16. The Black Keys - Brothers
17. Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
18. The Cat Empire - Cinema
19. Lissie - Catching A Tiger
20. Good Old War - Good Old War
21. Broken Bells - Broken Bells
22. Rogue Wave - Permalight
23. Griffin House - The Learner
24. Greg Laswell - Take A Bow
25. Joshua Radin - The Rock And The Tide
26. Benjy Davis Project - Lost Souls Like Us
27. Dirty Heads - Any Port In A Storm (Special Edition)
28. Iration - Time Bomb
29. Joe Pug - Messenger
30. Pete Yorn - Pete Yorn

All of these albums can be purchased by clicking here.


If you are interested in seeing what albums make the top 30 in previous years click here for the archive. To purchase albums on previous top 30 lists click here.

CD REVIEW: Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors "Chasing Someday"

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors are road warriors, and although they have a fanbase that is as big as any major label act, they have never really broken out on the national scene like they should. All that is going to change in 2011 with the release of their newest, and best, album. Drew and company, which includes his wife (who takes over lead vocals on one track), have put together a collection of songs that borders on perfection. Working with a well renowned producer in their hometown of Nashville, the band has put together an album that is sure to see hit after hit after hit on the radio in the year to come. "Live Forever" has already been met with some popular success after appearing on television, but the songs "Someday," "Anywhere But Here," "Can't Get Enough Of You," and "Fire And Dynamite" all have the potential to become huge for the band. They will surely all become excellent staples of the band's live sets. Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors are a band to watch in the new year, and as one of the first albums to be released in 2011, it's destined to remain on plenty of "best of" lists throughout the entire year.

CD REVIEW: Gatlin Elms "Carry Me Home"

Maybe not a name that many have heard of, Gatlin Elms' brand of indie pop rock is both familiar and intriguing. Not many bands sound exactly like this so it's hard to nail down a strict comparison. That in itself makes this album a great one. The songs "Letting Go" and "This Is Life" could easily find their way onto any rock or pop radio station anywhere in the country. You might find yourself hearing elements of Snow Patrol or even Mat Kearney in some of the songs. Gatlin Elms is one of those unique cases where you are unable to pigeonhole them into one specific genre, making their avenues for success much wider than usual. This album is going to turn the heads that need to be turned and make new fans out of a lot of unsuspecting people.