Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/fluid3sally/playlist/1c4zdtXYFuYfHaIxvdDQ8g
YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWm4729w0mtd_ejOBsK3KqV5a9wMsVHDb
Top Picks:
Icon For Hire - You Can't Kill Us
I've highlighted Icon several times already, as this one was released in stages. I'm counting it as new in November because it is all out now. A big step forward for a true spunk classic. Now counting them with the Nashville crowd.
audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ke43WgVC6N8
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO9qTXrXoe8
Sixx:A.M. - Prayers for the Blessed
ok weird. I did not expect a project with members of Motley Crue and Guns N' Roses to produce one, let a lone two, of the most interesting records of 2016. But this is some fresh, quality rock'n'roll. The first disc was back in April, "Prayers for the Damned". This one followed in November. Both worth a listen. score +1 for LA
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAX5zB6Rsj4
Sleigh Bells - Jessica Rabbit
electro-pop-punk duo from Brooklyn NYC since 2008. A lot of cool songs on this one.
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnuMMkDGjmE
A Tribe Called Quest - We Got It From Here... Thank You 4 Your Service
an old-school hip-hop sound refreshed for today. where else but Queens NYC?
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO2Su3erRIA
Laura Mvula - The Dreaming Room
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7---iGdDIBQ
Dragonette - Royal Blues
Toronto-based pop-rock.
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmvxkadTyA0
Shit Present - Misery + Disaster
somewhere near the intersection of Rainer Maria and Bratmobile. South-Western UK.
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Dwn7y-tcmc
Justice - Woman
French electro-rock duo. Thumpin bass and a rave look. more to this album than the average club-ub record. I think they need to work harder at coming up with English names, but the tunes are pure.
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAJzF8QIlQQ
Thee Oh Sees - An Odd Entrances
This is the second disc from this group this year. The first - A Weird Exists - appeared back in August. Between the two discs, I'd say they have a solid record here. Some psychedelic shoe gaze from San Fran. Not on Spotify, so I added an older one.
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go-67rqU1nU
Singles
- The xx
- Zara Larsson
- Green Day - No Trump, No KKK, No Fascist USA! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSZ0KzA9e1s
- Menstrual Cramps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e_wrvryIxU&feature=youtu.be
Oops, I missed it
I'll have to up my game, several nuggets slipped through the cracks.. until now
Forever Still - Tied Down (October)
This one was kicked out by my "sreamo" filter. But after a closer listen, I realize it is a great heavy record.. if only you can tolerate some abrasive vocals at times.
Fit For Rivals - Freak Machine (September)
Not sure how I missed this, except that September was such a busy month musically. This is a definitive spunk band from Jacksonville FL, with one of the year's top records.
Letters From The Fire - Worth the Pain (September)
San Fran Bay area, big voice, heavy edge. another miss in the busy month of September
The Dead Deads - For Your Obliteration (August)
Nashville scene on the rise!
Foxx Bodies (August)
Vodun - Possession (March)
UK based power trio.
Deep Sea Diver (February)
close but nope:
Metalllica - review here: http://joelspunkrock.blogspot.com/2016/11/new-metallica.html
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