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::Schrödinger's Blog:: » Blog Archive » Best of 2011 — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:02:30 +0000

[...] further ado, I have linked to the big list of the top albums of 2011. Below, for purposes of aggregation, is my Hype Zeitgeist [...]

Comment on Bon Iver by Tom

Tom — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:56:22 +0000

That does help me understand a bit. Can’t really argue with it though, the overwhelming consensus seems to be that ‘Holocene’ is where it’s at.

Comment on Best of 2010 Errata, Vol. 3: Los Campesinos! by Tom

Tom — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:53:54 +0000

I’m glad to help! I’m also a big fan of the NP.

Comment on Bon Iver by kp

kp — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:28:22 +0000

I’m sitting here in my living room, listening to this album again, with the addition of a Cabernet, and I’m noticing that I am experiencing the album in a completely different way than I did the first time I heard it. The first time, I was driving through some countryside at sunset-ish, and for that reason, I can see why “Holocene” has its appeal. If you consider the lyrics alongside the rhythmic climb from tranquil to an almost downtrodden exasperation, the song really hits that part of you that feels insignificant, when facing a lonely stretch of highway or just the demands of day-to-day life. That one line, “I was not magnificent” always touches that painful little spot, and when I listen to it that way, it lessens the burden of realizing my insignificance. Anyway, I thought maybe that perspective might help you enjoy the song more, or at least understand its widespread popularity.

Comment on Best of 2010 Errata, Vol. 3: Los Campesinos! by kp

kp — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:51:20 +0000

the vocals remind me of new pornographers. it’s funny how i, too, wrote them off as that band with the spanish name and exclamation point. thank you for correcting our mistake.

Comment on Bon Iver by strub

strub — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:01:58 +0000

holocene is clearly the best song on the album, GOD. ‘s one of my favorites, anyway.