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Because everything needs a soundtrack.
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The Sound of 2010
‘Fantasy Black Channel’ would have been all over the Soundtrack to 2008 if it had existed. Now the purveyors of that debut masterpiece return with ‘Blueberry’. It quietly ambled into life late last year, digitally, and is set for a full, grown-up, release in February. Of course, you don’t have to wait till then.
LOTP have always leant in a proggy direction. Don't worry, they're still definitely wandering down that road. (And now in exciting 3D by the look of the cover.) It's no 'Bathroom Gurgle' or 'Space And The Woods' but then, they weren't a Bathroom Gurgle or Space And The Woods until my 11th listen (if you know what I mean). I’m thinking it may be a grower. What about you?
A Growing Fantasy
The Dawn of 2010
Spoken Word Version
Squeezing the year into just 50 tracks was no easy task. (You’re welcome…) But it ensures every single track is essential and serves as a humble homage to Peel’s Festive 50. So it’s superstar fit and ruddy ripe for your ear holes.
There are a few notable exclusions. Simply due to Spotify limitations. So, promise me you’ll treat yourself to Grizzly Bear’s ‘Two Weeks’ (the video is skill), Casiokids’ ‘Fot i Hose’, Eve & Benga ‘Me ‘N My’, Art Brut’s ‘DC Comics and Chocolate Milkshakes’ and of course, Radiohead and ‘These Are My Twisted Words’, (Oh my days, I’ve just listened to this again, I’d forgotten how good it is.)
My New Year’s Resolution? Ok, I’ll try and fatten up the blog and gob on about what I’m listening to in between Soundtracks. But in the meantime, follow me on twitter, whydontcha, (@iamnottheenemy) for The Soundtrack to… updates and tunage recommendations. I’d massively appreciate your recommendations too.
Thanks @thetorrie, @johnhillcock, @therafterman, @eddyTM, @marshamusic, @D_NS, @miiikerobinson, @allhale, John Kennedy and Naomi for your music juice. @sharemyplaylist, naturally. Hundreds of bands and musicians, certainly. And anyone who clicked ‘Play’.
Happy New Year. Roll on 2010.
2009
As eclectic as ever, this month’s collection is delivered early because it includes a few festive types and there’s nothing worse than Christmas songs after Christmas. Bah, humbug.
Like a selection box, there’s something for everyone. (And other clichés.) And like a selection box there are a few surprises too.
Merry Christmas to you and watch out for the Soundtrack to 2009. Very soon.
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