And yesterday’s post seems quaint in relation.

Wherein I make my play for a programming slot on NPR’s All Songs Considered.
[192kpbs mp3 | 75:37 | 105.1 MB]
1. DM Stith “Creekmouth” (Asthmatic Kitty)
2. Here We Go Magic “Fangela” (Western Vinyl)
3. The Books & Jose Gonzales “Cello Song” (4AD/Red Hot)
4. Bat for Lashes “Daniel” (Astralwerks)
5. St. Vincent “Laughing With A Mouth Full of Blood” [...]

It would be easy for me to tell you that I loved Neko Case’s Middle Cyclone or that I think The Empyrean was one of the most overlooked albums of the year….and I just did. There is something to be said for a beautifully executed, thoughtful year-end best/worst albums list. However, I’m really not the [...]