I also cannot separate James Vincent McMorrow from my January... His album was the perfect compliment to snowy weather.
February: I had a sleepover at the Davis' house at the beginning of February. My friend, Elizabeth pointed out to me that the girl in The Civil Wars was Joy Williams... I will never forget how hard we laughed... or the bedtime story Paul read to us.
March: I have always had a soft spot in my heart for Steve Martin. He continues to amaze me with his banjo pickin', his stories of meeting Elvis Presley, and I couldn't explain the Winter thaw without Rare Bird Alert...
April: My dear old Paul Simon renewed the love in everyone's heart when he released So Beautiful or So What. I remember hearing The Afterlife on XRT on the way home from work and not being able to wipe the smile off my face. Although it will not happen this way, I love the groove he lays down in this tune... no need to mention his flawless performance of Rewrite on SNL. Check it out for yourself.
May: It was hard for me to choose between Fleet Foxes and Foster the People, so I didn't. I make the rules here anyway... right?! I remember the DJ on XRT playing Pumped Up Kicks and predicting it would be the "song of the summer." Then each time I would see another Pumped Up Kicks post on facebook, I would just say, "He was right!" At the same time, Helplessness Blues was one of my top 5 favorite albums of the entire year. It often played in the background all throughout my summer, during my drives to and from the 6 weddings I went to.
June: Gillian Welch has one of the most unique and admirable voices in the music business. I continue to love everything she does, and was nowhere short of excited when June 28th rolled around. I love how creative she got with this album cover, spending time on each one. It is such a beautiful album.
July: My friend, Dylan as become quite the DJ over this past year. I have yet to get out to hear him live and in action, but hope to soon. One of the draw backs of not living in the city anymore... Anyways, he introduced me to this band Washed Out, which satisfies my craving for synth and drum machines...
August: Bombay Bicycle Club... a great song for the close of the summer was Shuffle. It is just as fun as the name of the group.
September: Although some may disagree, Switchfoot remains my favorite band since Legend of Chin. I still catch myself whistling Ben Hur every now and again... Anyway, Vice Verses... they continue to make me proud.
October: Oh my Feist, how I love her. She couldn't have done any better on her new album. I can't get enough of it... and it was probably the best thing about my October. I may or may not still have this song set on repeat...
November: Florence + The Machine continues to be a fuel for my afternoon jogs. There is something about her delicate intensity that is so captivating. I can't get enough of this album. My coworker, Caitlin often tells me "I just need a little Florence."
December: The Black Keys back so soon? I did not mind one bit. Thanks boys for putting out this album. Although Brothers holds a very special place in my heart, El Camino is pretty great. Plus, this could not be a better video.
And there it is ... my year through music.
And there it is ... my year through music.
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