Bahamas, Pink Strat
Recording under the moniker Bahamas, Canadian singer-songwriter, Afie Jurvanen, released this album in Canada back in 2009. The album is being re-released in the States today. Jurvanen is a well seasoned musician who played guitar and piano in support of Feist for some time. Stepping out on his own, he shows that he is a special artist, who's easy natured songs radiate a genuineness that is missing from so much music today. I just love the collection of songs on Pink Strat. This is definitely one of my must-haves of the year.
Already Yours
Earlier in the year, Foster The People put out a 3 song EP which included the song Pumped Up Kicks. The song immediately became one of my favorite songs of the year, which at the time seemed premature. But almost half way through the year the song is still a standout for me. Now with their full LP in hand, I have ten great songs to enjoy. Great beats and rhythms keep these songs movin' and grovin'. Foster The People equals great synth-dance-rock music.
Pumped Up Kicks
British synth-pop band Metronomy has evolved nicely over three albums and musically takes a great step forward on The English Riviera. Less electronics and more live instruments bring warmth to these songs that was missing on earlier albums. Laid back rhythms and bass lines also create a nice, relaxed overall feel to the album. While a few songs revert back to a more angular sound that can be heard on earlier albums, they still fit in with the overall feel of the album. This one will be in my listening rotation for a while.
The Look
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