Tuesday, January 14, 2020

2019. Magna Cum Laude Albums Part II

Not rank-ordered.

Sara Bareilles Amidst the Chaos.

Originally from California, Sara Bareilles is just one of those singers that always hits a spot for me.







Sir Babygirl Crush On Me

Also from LA, but quite a bit different.







Tarja In The Raw

It's been 14 years since this Finnish singer left Nightwish . But she has continued to produce music and grace us with her amazing voice.







Taylor Janzen Shouting Matches

From Winnipeg.







Visions Of Atlantis Wanderers

This band from Austria has been around since 2000. They are inspired by Nightwish which is obvious from listening. I really like this latest work.







Vonnie Kyle Vonnie Kyle (Solo Demo)

Originally from Minneapolis, now based in New Mexico.







Waax Big Grief

This is a great band from Brisbane, AU.







whenyoung Reasons to Dream.

Trio from Ireland.







Yawners Just Calm Down.

From Madrid







Of Monsters and Men Fever Dream

Super band from Iceland.





Monday, January 13, 2020

2019 Magna Cum Laude Albums, Part I

These are not rank-ordered.

As December Falls. As December Falls

From the UK.

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Babymetal. Metal Galaxy

This is one of my favorite Japanese bands







Bones Garage Oi Ma Yeah.

From Israel.

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Carrie Tree The Canoe

Fabulous singer-songwriter from the UK.







CONTROL TOP covert contracts

From Philadelphia.







Dream State Primrose Path.

Rock band from Wales.







Katy Vernon Suit of Hearts.

From Minnesota.







Oginalii Cause & Affection

Based in Nashville







PRIESTS The Seduction of Kansas

Great band from Washington, DC







Quiet Company On Conrners & Shapes

A nice rock band from Austin.







2019 Cum Laude Albums. II

Continuing on. Again, these are not rank-ordered.

Julia Michaels. Inner Monologue, Pt 1.

From Iowa. Yes, you heard that right.

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Laleh. Vänta!.

From Sweden.
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Liliac. Chain of Thorns.

Group of siblings from Southern California. Great sound.





Meg & Dia happysad.

I have long been a huge fan of Dia Frampton. This year she got back together with her sister. From Utah

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Melissa Horn Konstjord andning.

Another Swedish singer.

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Otoboke Beaver ITEKOMA HITS.

From Japan (obviously I think).



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Помни Имя Свое Голос северного ветра (Часть I). and. Имярек.

This amazing singer from Russia put out two albums in 2019. I love her voice and music. As far as I can tell, the translation of her artist names is "remember my name". One of the albums is "Voice of the North Wind (part I)" and I really don't know what the other means.

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ShitKid DETENTION.

One more act from Sweden. I venture they are a contrast to the other two.

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stef chura Midnight

From Detroit.

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Wolf and Moon Before It Gets Dark

This duo hails from Berlin.







Sunday, January 12, 2020

2019 Cum Laude Albums part I

As usual, I spent a lot of money on music this year.  I may have to moderate a bit as I move to a professor's salary.  But for now, here is my list for 2019.

These are my 61 favorite albums that I purchased in 2019 and were released in 2019.  There are many more, but I wanted to keep the list "manageable". 

The Cum Laude list is not rank-ordered.



*repeat repeat. Glazed

This duo hails from Nashville. This the the second time they have made my list.





A Giant Dog. Neon Bible

A great band from Austin Texas.

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Amyl and the Sniffers. Amyl and the Sniffers

From Australia. I smile every time I listen to them.

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Baby FuzZ. Plastic Paradise.

According to their web page, they are from nowhere.


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Bryde. On the Subject Of Breathing.

I have followed this singer from the UK for a bit. She is quite special.

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Charlie Faye The Whole Shebang.

Another Austin artist.

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Cherry Glazerr Stuffed & Ready

From LA. Not new to my list.

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Gurr She Says.

This Duo from Germany keeps growing on me.

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Hembree. House on Fire

A really nice band from Kansas City.




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Jackie Venson. Joy.

So much great stuff from Austin. Saw her live at 7th Street Entry this year - it was a privilege. The videos do not do justice to her guitar playing which is over the top good.