The indications that Christmas is coming have started appearing. At the end of summer, Dingles in town set-up their Christmas tree (they're gonna stop bothering to take it down soon), articles about Christmas lights have started appearing in the local rag and there's a dirth of rubbish adverts on the tele. Unlike some people though, it doesn't really bother me.
However, something that did shock me was Uncut magazine publishing their top 50 albums of the year. Spying the magazine on a recent trip to Somerfields I double-took, comically so. How is it possible to write a top 50 sometime during mid-October? They're going to have to write off nearly a quarter of the year's releases.
But I did buy the darned thing. Why? Because they're actually pretty right (i.e. they agree with me). Arcade Fire at No. 1, Sufjan Stevens at No 2. and Dylan at 3. OK., calling songs first recorded by Bob nearly 50 years ago one of the best new albums may be pushing it, but it is the Year of the Dylan, so I'll forgive them that. In addition there are placings for my other favorites Bright Eyes, Smog, Franz and SFA.
To be honest I'm a sucker for lists, as mentioned previously, and the top albums of the year is one I'm always going to follow. I'd just prefer it if it contained all of the albums from the year. And agreed with me.
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2 comments:
I have a real problem with xmas in October, but then I'm a grouch. As for albums of the year, I may have mentioned to you that my friend Adam and I treaditionally trade a top 20 list, with strict rules for eligability (no eps, no live albums, must have been released that year etc etc), detailed views on each album, and appendicies on gig of the year etc etc. This top 20 is always painstakingly compiled with various factors entering into the decision (how long have I had it, how much has it been played, is this a dissapointment considering the band's last release...). This list exchange usually occurrs mid-decemeber (yes, a little early, but otherwise xmas gets in the way). Anyway, Adam and I have agreed that for the first time this year, our lists will be made public, and will appear on our respective websites. Stay tuned...
I actually was going to ask if the Green list, as I shall now call it, was going to make a blog appearance.
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