Month: December 2010

My #1 album of 2010: Arcade Fire’s “The Suburbs”

My #1 album of 2010: Arcade Fire’s “The Suburbs”

Without question, Arcade Fire’s “The Suburbs”, the Canadian outfit’s 3rd studio release, is the most wonder-filled, enchanted release of 2010.  I’ve loved Arcade Fire since the first time I heard them–the bright-eyed sounds of innocence brushing up against death in their debut, the apocalyptic giddiness of their underrated “Neon Bible.”  But as a son... »

Favorite albums of 2010: Black Dub’s self-titled debut.

Favorite albums of 2010: Black Dub’s self-titled debut.

Next, I loved the yet under appreciated debut of Daniel Lanois’ new band, Black Dub.  I have been a fan of Lanois for years, best known as a producer for the likes of U2, Emmylou Harris and Bob Dylan.  His solo records have been sporadic in light of his other creative pursuits, but generally beautiful. [...] »

Best Albums of 2010: “Feedback” by Derek Webb.

Best Albums of 2010: “Feedback” by Derek Webb.

I’m not sure if you will find it a fun excursion or a useless diversion for me to ramble on about the music and films I have loved in 2010.  At the risk of you telling me to get back to preaching, the truth is I have an almost obsessive compulsive instinct to document everything [...] »

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