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When I put together a top10 list, it’s not necessarily the albums I thought were the “best” of the year. I mean, what does best mean exactly? Most challenging? Most listenable?
So I figured the only honest way I could put together a top 10 list was by picking my top 10 favorite albums of the year. The albums I put on when someone asks me what I’ve been listening to lately.
RR’s Top 10 Albums of the Year
- The Kills – Blood Pressures (Domino)
- Portugal The Man – In The Mountain, In The Cloud (Atlantic)
- White Denim – D (Downtown)
- My Morning Jacket – Circuital (ATO)
- Raphael Saadiq – Stone Rollin’ (Columbia)
- Cloud Control – Bliss Release (Ivy League)
- Anna Calvi – Anna Calvi (Domino)
- Cut Copy – Zonoscope (Modular)
- Real Estate – Days (Domino)
- SBTRKT – SBTRKT (Young Turks/XL)
The Kills album takes the top slot because there are just so many great – and different kinds of great – songs on that album. I’ve been a fan for years and I really love what they did on this record. Portugal. The Man satisfies my pure pop side. Pop done by really talented musicians is a beautiful thing. White Denim came along when I really needed some rock in my life. I remember the first time I listened to it all the way through – stuck in gridlock traffic. It saved me. I love the funky soul My Morning Jacket always injects into their rock. It makes this one an album I’ll be going back to. Speaking of soul, it doesn’t get better than Raphael Saadiq.
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When I put together a top10 list, it’s not necessarily the albums I thought were the “best” of the year. I mean, what does best mean exactly? Most challenging? Most listenable?
So I figured the only honest way I could put together a top 10 list was by picking my top 10 favorite albums of the year. The albums I put on when someone asks me what I’ve been listening to lately.
RR’s Top 10 Albums of the Year
- The Kills – Blood Pressures (Domino)
- Portugal The Man – In The Mountain, In The Cloud (Atlantic)
- White Denim – D (Downtown)
- My Morning Jacket – Circuital (ATO)
- Raphael Saadiq – Stone Rollin’ (Columbia)
- Cloud Control – Bliss Release (Ivy League)
- Anna Calvi – Anna Calvi (Domino)
- Cut Copy – Zonoscope (Modular)
- Real Estate – Days (Domino)
- SBTRKT – SBTRKT (Young Turks/XL)
The Kills album takes the top slot because there are just so many great – and different kinds of great – songs on that album. I’ve been a fan for years and I really love what they did on this record. Portugal. The Man satisfies my pure pop side. Pop done by really talented musicians is a beautiful thing. White Denim came along when I really needed some rock in my life. I remember the first time I listened to it all the way through – stuck in gridlock traffic. It saved me. I love the funky soul My Morning Jacket always injects into their rock. It makes this one an album I’ll be going back to. Speaking of soul, it doesn’t get better than Raphael Saadiq.
Music Librarian Eric J Lawrence introduced me to Cloud Control and I was promptly hooked. Super catchy stuff. Anna Calvi is a stunner. That album grabs you in the first minute and doesn’t let go.
Cut Copy. At heart, I love to dance. Even if it’s alone in my apartment. And this album makes me wanna shake it! Real Estate is the totally opposite. When I’m kicking back and appreciating life and a beautiful day, this is what I want to hear.
Beat-heavy and full of an exciting energy, SBTRKT’s album also features my favorite Little Dragon guest spot of the year so I’m trying to go for a 2 for 1 type of thing!
Raphael Saadiq Albums
RR
Raphael Saadiq
This week Sound Opinions welcomes prolific singer, songwriter, and producer Raphael Saadiq. Perhaps most widely known as a member of the 1990s R&B band Tony! Toni! Toné!, he’s also released five critically acclaimed solo albums, all the while producing notable work for others, including Lady
by D’Angelo, and Cranes In The Sky
by Solange. Plus, Jim and Greg bid farewell to legendary songwriter John Prine.
Featured Songs
- Raphael Saadiq,
Staying in Love,
The Way I See It, Columbia, 2008 - John Prine,
Sam Stone,
John Prine, Atlantic, 1971 - John Prine,
Illegal Smile,
John Prine, Atlantic, 1971 - John Prine,
Sour Grapes,
Diamonds in the Rough, Atlantic, 1972 - New Lost City Ramblers,
No Depression in Heaven,
Songs From The Depression, Folkways, 1959 - The Carter Family,
The Wandering Boy,
(Single), Victor, 1927 - John Prine,
Sweet Revenge,
Sweet Revenge, Atlantic, 1973 - John Prine,
Lake Marie,
Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings, Oh Boy, 1995 - John Prine,
In Spite of Ourselves,
In Spite of Ourselves (feat. Iris DeMent), Oh Boy, 1999 - John Prine,
Hello In There,
John Prine, Atlantic, 1971 - Tony! Toni! Toné!,
Anniversary,
Sons Of Soul, Mercury, 1993 - Walter Hawkins and the Love Center Choir,
Goin’ Up Yonder,
Love Alive, Light, 1975 - Graham Central Station,
The Jam,
Ain’t No ‘Bout-A-Doubt It, Warner Bros., 1975 - Marvin Gaye,
Pride And Joy,
That Stubborn Kinda Fella, Tamla, 1963 - Freda Payne,
Band of Gold,
Band Of Gold (single), Invictus, 1970 - Raphael Saadiq,
This World Is Drunk,
Jimmy Lee, Columbia, 2019 - Raphael Saadiq,
Sinners Prayer,
Jimmy Lee, Columbia, 2019 - Raphael Saadiq feat. Jay Z,
Oh Girl,
The Way I See It, Columbia, 2008 - Raphael Saadiq,
Something Keeps Calling Me,
Jimmy Lee, Columbia, 2019 - Raphael Saadiq,
Rikers Island,
Jimmy Lee, Columbia, 2019 - Raphael Saadiq feat. Teedra Moses,
I Want You Back,
Ray Ray, Pookie Entertainment, 2004 - Raphael Saadiq,
Get Involved (Instrumental),
Get Involved (single), Hollywood, 1999 - Total,
Kissing You,
Total, Bad Boy, 1996 - Raphael Saadiq feat. D’Angelo,
Be Here,
Instant Vintage , Universal, 2002 - D’Angelo,
Lady,
Brown Sugar, Virgin, 1995 - Solange,
Cranes In The Sky,
A Seat at the Table, Saint / Columbia, 2016 - Raphael Saadiq feat. Calvin Richardson & Angie Stone,
Excuse Me,
Instant Vintage, Universal, 2002 - The Bee Gees,
With My Eyes Closed,
Still Waters, Polydor, 1997 - Raphael Saadiq,
Body Parts,
Instant Vintage, Universal, 2002 - Raphael Saadiq,
Stone Rollin’,
Stone Rollin’, Columbia, 2011 - Raphael Saadiq,
Kings Fall,
Jimmy Lee, Columbia, 2019 - Raphael Saadiq,
Chic Like You,
Ray Ray, Pookie Entertainment, 2004 - Marvin Gaye,
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You),
How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You, Tamla, 1964 - Raphael Saadiq feat. Jay Z,
Oh Girl,
The Way I See It, Columbia, 2008 - Raphael Saadiq,
Sure Hope You Mean It,
The Way I See It (bonus track), Columbia, 2008 - Lucy Pearl,
Dance Tonight,
Lucy Pearl , EMI/Beyond, 2000 - Yo La Tengo,
You’ve Got A Friend,
Popular Songs, Matador, 2009 - Animal Collective,
Chores,
Strawberry Jam, Domino, 2007 - Fountains of Wayne,
Mexican Wine,
Welcome Interstate Managers, S-Curve, 2003 - Rookie,
Sunglasses,
Rookie, Bloodshot, 2020 - Joan Jett & the Blackhearts,
I Love Rock ‘N Roll,
I Love Rock ‘N Roll, Boardwalk, 1981
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