Sunday, December 18, 2011

2011: The Year in Music

It has officially become an annual tradition, the true year in review for music.

2011 had some amazing music, some mainstream and even better independent releases.

Periodically throughout the year I check out several websites to see what other people are listening to, and now I would like to share some great songs from 2011.

If you would like to learn more I am including some links at the bottom of this post to NPR: All Songs Considered.

Enjoy!

1. Alabama Shakes - Hold on
2. Little Scream - Cannons
3. Cavemen - Old Friend
4. Delay Trees - Gold
5. The Roots - The OtherSide
6. Neutral Milk Hotel - You've Passed
7. Wilco - The Art of Almost
8. Tune Yards - You, Yes, You
9. Apparat - Black Water
10. St. Vincent - Cheerleader
11. Bright Eyes - One for you, one for me
12. Drake - Take Care
13. King Creosote & Jon Hopkins - Bubble
14. Bon Iver - Perth
15. Herzog - Silence
16. The Mountain Goats - Estate Sale Sign
17. Cults - Abducted
18. Beyonce - Countdown

NPR: All Songs Considered - Best Music of 2011 blog


NPR: All Songs Considered - The Best Music of 2011 Podcast