I've been doing a best of list, mix CD/tapes and countdowns every year since 1993 (seriously - I was 17). I did miss 1999 because I did not have access to a tape recorder or CD burner (or maybe I was just lazy or perhaps it was a bad year). It's great that this year I am able to share my list and songs w/ more people who will appreciate it. Some of your are familiar with the Top...countdown and...
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It seems as if it's been forever since I last posted. It's only been a little over a month. A storm is brewing here in Maine so I'm down for some keyboard time before I fire up the grill. I could talk about how excited I am for the new Dandy Warhol's album or how there are a lot of great summer records coming out that are going to blow up in the coming months. I could comment on the Bob Dyl...
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For those who have not seen Bon Iver live, let me just say - you must! The show was fantastic. Bon Iver blew me away past my expectations. Justin Vernon's voice is majestic.Bowerbirds opened. They reminded me of a 3-piece, more stripped down folkier version of Beirut - guitar, percussion, accordian, violen. The singer has an enticing voice and the melody of songs such as "Dark Horse", "Mar...
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--- - |- …because I didn't buy tickets for Bon Iver's show tonight at Lee's Palace. The show (with Bower Birds opening) has sold out! I guess I'll have to wait for the next time they're in town again. The record (For Emma, Long Ago) has been quite a staple in my iPod for the last couple of months. [...] ~~- Bon Iver
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better late than never, right? Moody, ethereal, with a quirky falsetto and a deep, resonating guitar - this is a good one. perfect for those fall/winter nights by the fire. Bon Iver is Justin Vernon - read his wiki entry here. This record, For Emma, Forever Ago, came out in Feb of this year.He's in the indie singer/songwriter vein of Iron and Wine with not quite so much polish.
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