Monday, January 11, 2010

Most Anticipated Albums of 2010

I'm really looking forward to this year in music. There's a lot of new music coming out from some great bands. I'm looking forward to seeing what these bands do with their new albums.

Yeasayer - Odd Blood
All Hour Cymbals was easily one of my favorite records from 2007. "2080" is one of my favorite songs to listen to. Their last album was pretty weird, so I'm interested to see how much weirder they can get.

MGMT - Congratulations
While I really like Oracular Spectacular, I didn't think it deserved the hype it got. I'm looking forward to this one mainly because I want to see what they can do.

Los Campesinos! - Romance Is Boring
While I'm sad that Aleks is leaving the band, I'm really really excited for the new album, because even without her, they can do no wrong. Also, I'm looking forward to seeing how Gareth's sister, Kim, will do in replacing Aleks.

Panda Bear
After how good Person Pitch and Merriweather Post Pavilion was, I'm looking forward to seeing if this album could be even better than those two.

The Strokes
While the chemistry between the guys is horrible outside of the studio, they're just so damn good, and it's been so long since their last album that this should be interesting.

Arcade Fire
The third LP from them should be out in May. I can listen to them and never get tired of them, so I should love this one.

No Age
Very excited about this. Probably a little more than most people. No Age was pretty much the first noise rock band I listened to, so they have a special place in my heart.

She And Him - Volume 2
Very excited to hear more of this great duo. There's gonna be 11 originals, 1 cover and one Tilly and the Wall guest spot.

Of Montreal - False Priest
Very excited to see how the progression goes for this next album. Will it be poppier?

Band Of Horses - Night Rainbows
One of the only bands I can fall asleep to.

Jonsi - Go
The Sigur Ros' frontman's solo debut is featuring string arrangements from contemporary classical composer Nico Muhly. So stoked.

Beastie Boys - Hot Sauce Committee Pt. 1
Having seen their collaboration with Nas live at Bonnaroo, I'm really looking forward to how awesome this album is going to be. Wishing MCA a speedy recovery.

Other albums that there's not much info but I'm really looking forward to:
The Kills
Kanye West
The White Stripes/Dead Weather
Broken Social Scene
Sigur Ros
M.I.A.
Justice
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Foals
The Shins
CSS
Blitzen Trapper
Margot and the Nuclear So And So's
Delta Spirit
Girl Talk
Holy Fuck
Bright Eyes