Cracking my knuckles and readying myself for the frantic season that is end-of-the-year list making. Surprisingly, there are less albums this year than last. Am I listening less or am I more jaded? Pshaw! I’m listening just as much and prefer to say that I am more sophisticated.
Anyways, in no particular order are my tops so far:
- Luomo – Paper Tigers
- Quantic – An Announcement to Answer
- The Contingencies – Viva Ole
- Wale Oyejide – Africa Hot!
- Ratatat – Classics
- The Format – Dog Problems
- DJ Cheb I Sabbah – La Ghriba: La Kahena Remixed
- Hallelujah Chicken Run Band – Take One
- Nino Moschella – The Fix
- The Coup – Pick a Bigger Weapon
- Loka – Fire Shepherds
- Bibio – Hand Cranked
- Sayag Jazz Machine – Anachro’mix Experiences
- Natacha Atlas – Mish Maoul
- John Coltrane – Fearless Leader
I’m sure a couple more might find their way on before the year is out and likely several after I have set my final ten in stone.