Songs coming when I get around to it. Go buy these if you don't have them.
10. Nemesea. White Flag.
This is the third Dutch female-fronted band to make my Summa list. And they all belong here.
9. ANIIML. OH AWE.
This Canadian singer led band is based in LA. This album got better and better every time I listened to it.
8. Thea Gilmore Small World Turning.
This UK singer -songwriter has been around a while. I just "discovered" her this year. This is a wonderful album.
7. P!NK. Hurts 2B Human.
If she releases in album, there is a good chance it makes my list. This one did more than just make my list.
6. Ingrid Michaelson Stranger Songs
Another singer who will generally find a place on my list. Again, more than just "makes".
5. Grace Potter Daylight.
I think if I made list of my ten most favorite artists, it would vary over time. But Grace Potter would almost always be there.
4. Emily Wolfe Emily Wolfe
This Austin based singer first caught my attention in 2014. This is her first full album. And damn! It's good.
3. Alice Merton MINT
This Berlin based singer caught my attention in 2017 with her EP. This is her first full album. I never will get tired of listening to it.
2. Jocelyn & Chris Arndt The Fun and the Fight
A sibling duo from Upstate NY. I had never heard of them before this last Summer. This album blew me away. Currently based in Massachusets.
1. Jade Bird Jade Bird
Her EP Something American caught a lot of attention in 2017 (indeed, made my Summa list despite being merely an EP). She is truly a wonderful artist. We will likely here much more from amazing talent from the UK in years to come. This album is truly #1 for me in a year of many great albums.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Sunday, February 9, 2020
2019 Summa Cum Laude Albums Part I
There are rank-ordered.
22. Jenny Lewis On The Line.
From Las Vegas, Jenny Lewis has done many things and putting out albums is prominent among them. In 2019, she gave us this gem.
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21. Sleater-Kinney. The Center Won't Hold.
Great band from Olympia, Washington. They have producing great music since 1994. This is no exception.
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20. Hillsburn. The Wilder Beyond.
From Novia Scotia, I really enjoy this band.
19. Ayla Nereo By the Light of the Dark Moon.
This San Fransisco based folk singer captivated me with this album.
18. The Yawpers. Human Question
Hailing from Denver.
17. Southern Avenue Keep On
From Memphis, TN. These guys are really good.
16. Ex Libris. Ann (A progressive Metal Trilogy).
This Dutch symphonic metal band is led by their founder, Dianne van Giersbergen. I could listen to her voice for hours.
15. Taylor Swift Lover
Yes, you read that correctly. I like this album a lot.
14. Lissie When I am Alone - The Piano Retrospective
Lissie is one of my favorite singers period. I had the privilege of seeing her live twice in 2019. This is not a typical album,it is her performing many of her existing songs acoustically on piano.
13. Within Temptation Resist.
This Dutch Symphonic Metal band is one of the definitive bands of the genre. And they are still making great music.
12. Nina Nesbitt The Sun Will Come Up, The Seasons Will Change
I have followed this young Scottish singer for some time. This album delivers many outstanding momnets.
11. Amanda Palmer There Will Be No Intermission.
What words can decribe her? Iconic? Goddess? Perhaps words fail. But I love this album.
22. Jenny Lewis On The Line.
From Las Vegas, Jenny Lewis has done many things and putting out albums is prominent among them. In 2019, she gave us this gem.
.
21. Sleater-Kinney. The Center Won't Hold.
Great band from Olympia, Washington. They have producing great music since 1994. This is no exception.
.
20. Hillsburn. The Wilder Beyond.
From Novia Scotia, I really enjoy this band.
19. Ayla Nereo By the Light of the Dark Moon.
This San Fransisco based folk singer captivated me with this album.
18. The Yawpers. Human Question
Hailing from Denver.
17. Southern Avenue Keep On
From Memphis, TN. These guys are really good.
16. Ex Libris. Ann (A progressive Metal Trilogy).
This Dutch symphonic metal band is led by their founder, Dianne van Giersbergen. I could listen to her voice for hours.
15. Taylor Swift Lover
Yes, you read that correctly. I like this album a lot.
14. Lissie When I am Alone - The Piano Retrospective
Lissie is one of my favorite singers period. I had the privilege of seeing her live twice in 2019. This is not a typical album,it is her performing many of her existing songs acoustically on piano.
13. Within Temptation Resist.
This Dutch Symphonic Metal band is one of the definitive bands of the genre. And they are still making great music.
12. Nina Nesbitt The Sun Will Come Up, The Seasons Will Change
I have followed this young Scottish singer for some time. This album delivers many outstanding momnets.
11. Amanda Palmer There Will Be No Intermission.
What words can decribe her? Iconic? Goddess? Perhaps words fail. But I love this album.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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
.
Melissa Horn Konstjord andning.
Another Swedish singer.
.
.
Otoboke Beaver ITEKOMA HITS.
From Japan (obviously I think).
.
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.
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.
.
.
Amyl and the Sniffers. Amyl and the Sniffers
From Australia. I smile every time I listen to them.
.
.
.
Baby FuzZ. Plastic Paradise.
According to their web page, they are from nowhere.
.
.
.
Bryde. On the Subject Of Breathing.
I have followed this singer from the UK for a bit. She is quite special.
.
.
Charlie Faye The Whole Shebang.
Another Austin artist.
.
Cherry Glazerr Stuffed & Ready
From LA. Not new to my list.
.
Gurr She Says.
This Duo from Germany keeps growing on me.
.
Hembree. House on Fire
A really nice band from Kansas City.
.
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.
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
2018 Summa Cum Laude Songs
This list is rank-ordered.
25. Voices Against The Current
24. Bad Liar Imagine Dragons
23. Fuck You Abisha Uhl
22. Do Not Disturb Halestorm
21. River Bishop Briggs
20. Starfire Caitlyn Smith
19. Boys & Blondes Dear Rouge
18. Figure It Out Chaos Chaos
17. Bottom Is A Rock Mother Mother
16. Tear Me To Pieces Meg Myers
15. Treasure Company of Thieve
14. Queendom Aurora
13. Stop Talking Miya Folick
12. Jealous Sea Meg Myers
11. Get Up Mother Mother
10. Money Caroline Rose
9. Big God Florence + The Machine
8. Castles Lissie
7. Dressed To Suppress Metric
6. It Girl Elle King
5. Thursday Jess Glynne
4. Hunger Florence + The Machine
3. Blood and Muscle Lissie
2. Uncomfortable Halestorm
1. The Joke Brandi Carlile
25. Voices Against The Current
24. Bad Liar Imagine Dragons
23. Fuck You Abisha Uhl
22. Do Not Disturb Halestorm
21. River Bishop Briggs
20. Starfire Caitlyn Smith
19. Boys & Blondes Dear Rouge
18. Figure It Out Chaos Chaos
17. Bottom Is A Rock Mother Mother
16. Tear Me To Pieces Meg Myers
15. Treasure Company of Thieve
14. Queendom Aurora
13. Stop Talking Miya Folick
12. Jealous Sea Meg Myers
11. Get Up Mother Mother
10. Money Caroline Rose
9. Big God Florence + The Machine
8. Castles Lissie
7. Dressed To Suppress Metric
6. It Girl Elle King
5. Thursday Jess Glynne
4. Hunger Florence + The Machine
3. Blood and Muscle Lissie
2. Uncomfortable Halestorm
1. The Joke Brandi Carlile
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