Post by JVH (f/k/a Bob Dubilina) on Feb 10, 2005 2:27:06 GMT -5
Hey, kids, I’m currently in the process of fleshing out my massive Best of 2004 list. I was going through my pile of notes when – surprise, surprise – I stumbled across my outline for the Best of 2003. I hope this will tide you over until the extensive commentary for all things 2004 comes out at the end of the month. Enjoy!
BobbyDobbyD
Bob@BFNinYourEars.com
1. Powderfinger / Vulture Street
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: Roll Right By You, A Song Called Everything, Stumblin’
Does love make you stronger or weaker? Is it okay if it does both?
[Editor’s Note: Vulture Street was originally released in Australia in July 2003. It may have made 2004 lists because it finally made its way to North America in November 2004.]
2. Sense Field / Living Outside
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: Burn, No Medicine, Haunted
The ultimate break-up album.
3. Fleetwood Mac / Say You Will
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: Smile At You, Thrown Down, Ilume/Destiny Rules
A classic rock group comes together to once more capture greatness.
4. EELS / Shootenanny!
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: Love Of The Loveless, Rock Hard Times, Agony
Who needs therapy when you can get all your feelings out through music?
5. John Mellencamp / Trouble No More
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: End Of The World, Johnny Hart, Death Letter
Legendary blues and folk anthems revisited.
6. Pete Yorn / Day I Forgot
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: Committed, Long Way Down, All At Once
This generation's answer to Bruce Springsteen releases a collection of basement treasures.
7. A Perfect Circle / Thirteenth Step
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: Pet/Lullaby, The Noose, The Outsider
A scathing critique of the human condition.
8. Gingersol / The Train Wreck Is Behind You
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: King Sized Doubt, You Fall Off, Sleep Alright
Comforting rainy day music for those with a hurting heart.
9. The Fire Theft / The Fire Theft
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: Chain, Heaven, Waste Time
The resurrection of Sunny Day Real Estate makes for some of the most grandiose Prog rock ever made.
10. Lucero / That Much Further West
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: Hate & Jealousy (Acoustic), Tears Don’t Matter Much, Across The River
A stellar record destined for the jukebox.
Budapest / Too Blind Too Hear
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: The Best It Gets, Evade The Pain, Wake Up Call
The saddest Brit-pop you’ll ever know.
White Stripes / Elephant
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: Little Acorns, There’s No Home For You Here, The Hardest Button To Button
Garage rock cleans up. (Also the first great album of 2003.)
Neil Young / Greendale
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: Leave The Driving To Us, Be The Rain, Bandit
After all the years and lessons learned, an old man still keeps his faith in youth.
Ike Reilly / Cars & Girls & Drinks & Songs EP
No, my friends, the barroom banter really doesn’t get much better than this. [Editor’s note: If you want the best version of I Don’t Want What You Got (Goin’ On), get it here.]
BobbyDobbyD
Bob@BFNinYourEars.com
Bob Dubilina's Top Ten Albums of 2003
1. Powderfinger / Vulture Street
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: Roll Right By You, A Song Called Everything, Stumblin’
Does love make you stronger or weaker? Is it okay if it does both?
[Editor’s Note: Vulture Street was originally released in Australia in July 2003. It may have made 2004 lists because it finally made its way to North America in November 2004.]
2. Sense Field / Living Outside
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: Burn, No Medicine, Haunted
The ultimate break-up album.
3. Fleetwood Mac / Say You Will
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: Smile At You, Thrown Down, Ilume/Destiny Rules
A classic rock group comes together to once more capture greatness.
4. EELS / Shootenanny!
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: Love Of The Loveless, Rock Hard Times, Agony
Who needs therapy when you can get all your feelings out through music?
5. John Mellencamp / Trouble No More
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: End Of The World, Johnny Hart, Death Letter
Legendary blues and folk anthems revisited.
6. Pete Yorn / Day I Forgot
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: Committed, Long Way Down, All At Once
This generation's answer to Bruce Springsteen releases a collection of basement treasures.
7. A Perfect Circle / Thirteenth Step
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: Pet/Lullaby, The Noose, The Outsider
A scathing critique of the human condition.
8. Gingersol / The Train Wreck Is Behind You
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: King Sized Doubt, You Fall Off, Sleep Alright
Comforting rainy day music for those with a hurting heart.
9. The Fire Theft / The Fire Theft
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: Chain, Heaven, Waste Time
The resurrection of Sunny Day Real Estate makes for some of the most grandiose Prog rock ever made.
10. Lucero / That Much Further West
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: Hate & Jealousy (Acoustic), Tears Don’t Matter Much, Across The River
A stellar record destined for the jukebox.
Bob Dubilina's Hot'n'Nasty Three-Way for #11
Budapest / Too Blind Too Hear
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: The Best It Gets, Evade The Pain, Wake Up Call
The saddest Brit-pop you’ll ever know.
White Stripes / Elephant
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: Little Acorns, There’s No Home For You Here, The Hardest Button To Button
Garage rock cleans up. (Also the first great album of 2003.)
Neil Young / Greendale
Three Tracks You Need to Hear: Leave The Driving To Us, Be The Rain, Bandit
After all the years and lessons learned, an old man still keeps his faith in youth.
Bob Dubilina's Best EP of 2003
Ike Reilly / Cars & Girls & Drinks & Songs EP
No, my friends, the barroom banter really doesn’t get much better than this. [Editor’s note: If you want the best version of I Don’t Want What You Got (Goin’ On), get it here.]