Moving up in my rankings. The Cum Laude's were 87-138. The Magna Cum Laude's are 43-86.
Note, these are again, mostly alphabetical
Another one from Amy Stroup, Falling.
Annie Stela, Liar
From New Zealand, here is Brooke Fraser with two songs.
Elizabeth and The Catapult, Sugar Covered Poison.
Here are two from one my favorite albums of 2014, Epica's Quantum Enigma
This one is worth listening to the whole way (well, they all are, but this song is, well, no pun intended, epic).
Gabriella Aplin, The Power of Love
Haerts, Hemiplegia
Imelda May, Wild Woman
I've liked this very innovative artist from quite some time. Imogene Heap, Me the Machine
Sunday, January 11, 2015
2014 Cum Laude V
From Kentucky, Sleeper Agent.
The band is from the Netherlands, the singer? Mexico. Stream of Passion.
This is a really good album. Period. The assist from Imogene Heap only helps.
From LA, The Pretty Reckless
From LA, The Shoe
I think this band is just going to get more and more popular. From Ohio, The Strange Familiar.
Tori Amos put an album out this year, and I got to see her perform. She still has it.
Who is Vance Joy? I didn't know until recently. Turns out he is a very talented singer-songwriter from down-under.
To be honest, I don't know much about this band. Various Hands. It's a cool song though.
From New York State, We Are The In Crowd.
My last Cum Laude. But trust me, you will see many of these bands again in the coming posts. Here is a band from The Netherlands I got to see at First Avenue this year. Within Temptation.
The band is from the Netherlands, the singer? Mexico. Stream of Passion.
This is a really good album. Period. The assist from Imogene Heap only helps.
From LA, The Pretty Reckless
From LA, The Shoe
I think this band is just going to get more and more popular. From Ohio, The Strange Familiar.
Tori Amos put an album out this year, and I got to see her perform. She still has it.
Who is Vance Joy? I didn't know until recently. Turns out he is a very talented singer-songwriter from down-under.
To be honest, I don't know much about this band. Various Hands. It's a cool song though.
From New York State, We Are The In Crowd.
My last Cum Laude. But trust me, you will see many of these bands again in the coming posts. Here is a band from The Netherlands I got to see at First Avenue this year. Within Temptation.
2014 Cum Laude IV
From LA, In This Moment.
From Denmark, MØ
From the UK, a singer who put out a ton of EPs in 2014, Nerina Pallot.
And another
From New Jersey, Nicole Atkins.
I am a big fan of this gal from the UK, Nina Nesbitt.
From Vancouver, two from No Sinner.
From Sweden, NoNoNO
If you didn't hear this song this year, you don't have a radio.
Back to the UK, Polly Scattergood
S (Jenn Ghetto), out of Seattle.
From Denmark, MØ
From the UK, a singer who put out a ton of EPs in 2014, Nerina Pallot.
And another
From New Jersey, Nicole Atkins.
I am a big fan of this gal from the UK, Nina Nesbitt.
From Vancouver, two from No Sinner.
From Sweden, NoNoNO
If you didn't hear this song this year, you don't have a radio.
Back to the UK, Polly Scattergood
S (Jenn Ghetto), out of Seattle.
Friday, January 9, 2015
2014 Cum Laude III
From LA (though originally Hawaii) Jess Penner. Make Your Demands.
Based Nashville, originally from Dallas, here are two from Jillian Edwards.
Daydream
Gotta Have You
Also based in Nashville, from Seattle. Kate Tucker and the Sons of Sweden. Blue Hotel.
Based in Nashville (where else?) and from Colorado, here is one of my very favorite musicians, Katie Herzig. Your Side.
From LA, Kitten. Cathedral.
From Connecticut, via CA, Lia Ices. Tell Me.
A couple from Liv Kristine, the Norwegian front for Leaves Eyes.
Two and a Heart
Love Decay
From Sweden, Lykke Li. Heart of Steel.
Based Nashville, originally from Dallas, here are two from Jillian Edwards.
Daydream
Gotta Have You
Also based in Nashville, from Seattle. Kate Tucker and the Sons of Sweden. Blue Hotel.
Based in Nashville (where else?) and from Colorado, here is one of my very favorite musicians, Katie Herzig. Your Side.
From LA, Kitten. Cathedral.
From Connecticut, via CA, Lia Ices. Tell Me.
A couple from Liv Kristine, the Norwegian front for Leaves Eyes.
Two and a Heart
Love Decay
From Sweden, Lykke Li. Heart of Steel.
2014 Cum Laude, II
From Russia, born in New York, Elizaveta.
Sorry
From Greece, Elysion. Made of Lies.
From Texas, Emily Wolfe. Ghost Limb
Did I say the Dutch produce amazing symphonic metal? These guys are among the best of the best. Epica. Sense Without Sanity.
If you follow me, you know I have a thing for female singers. Especially if they are from the UK. Here are two from Gabrielle Aplin.
Home
Human
Another band from Brooklyn, NY. Haerts. All The Days.
From Norway, Highasakite. Lover, Where You Live?
From Ireland, Imelda May. Wicked Way
OK, I can't say enough good things about Ingrid Michaelson. Boys Chase Girls (love the Robert Palmer reference)
Sorry
From Greece, Elysion. Made of Lies.
From Texas, Emily Wolfe. Ghost Limb
Did I say the Dutch produce amazing symphonic metal? These guys are among the best of the best. Epica. Sense Without Sanity.
If you follow me, you know I have a thing for female singers. Especially if they are from the UK. Here are two from Gabrielle Aplin.
Home
Human
Another band from Brooklyn, NY. Haerts. All The Days.
From Norway, Highasakite. Lover, Where You Live?
From Ireland, Imelda May. Wicked Way
OK, I can't say enough good things about Ingrid Michaelson. Boys Chase Girls (love the Robert Palmer reference)
2014, Cum Laude, first set
Lot's of songs I have been sorting through. Here are my Cum Laude's in more or less alphabetical order. Remember, these are songs I like. There aren't really any other criteria.
Let's start with a fabulous piano player and singer from Denmark. Agnes Obel.
Riverside
On Powdered Ground.
From Canada, Alexz Johnson.
Currently out of Nashville, Amy Stroup.
From Michigan, Annie Stela. Lucky
Another band out of Nashville, Christina Bailey and the Civil Men. Siren.
From Philadelphia, Christina Perri. This is Lonely Child.
The Dutch produce so many awesome symphonic metal bands. This is one of them. Delain. Stardust.
From Brooklyn NY, here are two from Elizabeth and the Catapult. This is one of the best albums of 2014 by the way.
Happy Pop
Wish I didn't
Let's start with a fabulous piano player and singer from Denmark. Agnes Obel.
Riverside
On Powdered Ground.
From Canada, Alexz Johnson.
Currently out of Nashville, Amy Stroup.
From Michigan, Annie Stela. Lucky
Another band out of Nashville, Christina Bailey and the Civil Men. Siren.
From Philadelphia, Christina Perri. This is Lonely Child.
The Dutch produce so many awesome symphonic metal bands. This is one of them. Delain. Stardust.
From Brooklyn NY, here are two from Elizabeth and the Catapult. This is one of the best albums of 2014 by the way.
Happy Pop
Wish I didn't
Friday, August 1, 2014
Summa Cum Laude (so far) albums for 2014
5) Joseph, Native Dreamer Kin. This band of three sisters from Eastern Oregon caught my attention via Noisetrade. Folksie and religious lyrics, you wouldn't think it's my style. But I love their music.
4) The Pretty Reckless Going to Hell. I first discovered this California based band a couple of years ago listening to the credits from "Kiss Ass". I kept thinking, "Who is this band and why have I not heard of them before?" Anyway, I know who they are now. And I got to see them last year at the Varsity. Great band. And yes, they are just a bit different than Joseph.
3) The Strange Familiar The Day the Lights Went Out You probably have never heard of this band; but I am crazy about their music. They're from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (Between Akron and Cleveland). Give 'em a listen.
2) Birdy Fire Within This 18 year old singer from the UK came to my attention when she was only 16, and her most recent album came out just before she turned 18. It's amazing.
DRUMROLL..........
1) Nina Nesbitt Peroxide The UK Girls dominate! I was so existed when I got her first full album from the UK (autographed). This is such a great album and this 20 year old from Scotland is just going to get bigger I believe. Watch all three of these.
Make sure you watch this one
4) The Pretty Reckless Going to Hell. I first discovered this California based band a couple of years ago listening to the credits from "Kiss Ass". I kept thinking, "Who is this band and why have I not heard of them before?" Anyway, I know who they are now. And I got to see them last year at the Varsity. Great band. And yes, they are just a bit different than Joseph.
3) The Strange Familiar The Day the Lights Went Out You probably have never heard of this band; but I am crazy about their music. They're from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (Between Akron and Cleveland). Give 'em a listen.
2) Birdy Fire Within This 18 year old singer from the UK came to my attention when she was only 16, and her most recent album came out just before she turned 18. It's amazing.
DRUMROLL..........
1) Nina Nesbitt Peroxide The UK Girls dominate! I was so existed when I got her first full album from the UK (autographed). This is such a great album and this 20 year old from Scotland is just going to get bigger I believe. Watch all three of these.
Make sure you watch this one
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