The Best Songs of 2011, Part III of III (#10-1)

The finale is here, it is underneath these typed words. These are my Top 10 songs of the year. I've listened to these songs the most out of any other that I've found throughout the year and these songs have been the ones that I'll listen to over and over again. I have gotten sick of some of them, because I have listened to them so much, but, that's not a bad thing, and that's the reason they are at the apex for the year. Enjoy.

10. Run Overdrive - CIVIL CIVIC
     - Month Found: November

9. Bloom - Radiohead
     - Month Found: February

8. Desert Raven - Jonathan Wilson
     - Month Found: November

7. Wait For Me - Motopony
     - Month Found: August

6. Now That I'm Real - Chad Valley
     - Month Found: July

5. Pumped Up Kicks - Foster The People
     - Month Found: March

4. Civilian - Wye Oak
     - Month Found: March

3. It's Real - Real Estate
     - Month Found: November

2. Amor Fati - Washed Out
     - Month Found: July

1. Cassette 2012 - Delay Trees
     - Month Found: May

The Best Songs of 2011, Part II of III (#30-11)

Part II is ready, I think, therefore, I am ready to release Part II? Did you catch the reference to Descartes? Also I've been reading this book and there were these strange self-referential sentences that I thought I'd share. I'm not going to elaborate on them, just list them underneath to stir your mind.

Numero Uno: The following sentence is totally identical with this one, except that the words "following" and "preceding" have been exchanged, as have the words "except" and "in", and the phrases "identical with" and "different from".

Numero Due: The preceding sentence is totally different from this one, in that the words "preceding" and "following" have been exchanged, as have the words "in" and "except", and the phrases "different from" and "identical with".

Most people find these sentences silly and actually rather annoying. I like them and think they are rather fascinating. Both are from page 62 of I Am A Stange Loop by Doug Hofstadter. Anyways, on to the music, that's why you're here, right? Enjoy Part II.

30. The Morning - The Weeknd
29. The Letting Go - Moutn Moriah
28. Holocene - Bon Iver
27. Tokyo - California Wives
26. Strawberry Swing - Frank Ocean
25. Midnight City - M83
24. Street Trap - CIVIL CIVIC
23. Green Aisles - Real Estate
22. We Went Wild - Lord Huron
21. When My Time Comes - Dawes

20. Less Unless - CIVIL CIVIC
      - An instrumental that'll pump up your empty air chamber.

19. Hearts Trompet - Brasstronaut
      - A smooth bass - oops, I mean "brass'" tune..

18. Anna Sun - Walk The Moon
      - Someone is talking about sex.. and partying.. and.. Anna Sun.

17. Can We Really Party Today? - Jonathan Wilson
      - Wait, waiiiiiiit...

16. Nineequalsnine - Vanaprasta
      - You either love it or you hate it.. i love it.

15. Equestrian - U.S. Royalty
      - I think they're going up to the mountain, not down.

14. Seperator - Radiohead
      - Brilliantly simple yet utterly complex.

13. 1957 - Milo Greene
      - How is this band still vastly unknown?

12. Spanish Burn - Early Winters
      - One of the best vocals and easy listening songs of the year.

11. Eyes Be Closed - Washed Out
      - Watch out.

Part III coming soon...

The Best Songs of 2011, Part I of III (50-31)

2012 is upon us, the year that will live in infamy, or so fanatics think. Whatever may happen one thing is for sure, music will still be around and produced. I am somewhat obsessed with new music and the constant search for that elusive song that I'll subsequently play for weeks or months on end. Most of those songs that I've found throughout the year will be the focus of Part III of this 3-part series (10-1). However, all of the songs on this list were standouts in my opinion and most assuredly most will not be found playing on the radio. If you consider yourself  to be someone who enjoys music and new music in particular, I hope this list doesn't disappoint but only finds you more joy this holiday season. Enjoy the first of the three installments.

50. The Cult Song - Shannon and the Clams
49. Pure Affection - Eternal Summers
48. The Stranger - Lord Huron
47. The City - Patrick Wolf
46. Bloom - Dutchess Leo
45. Love is not Enough - The Wealthy West
44. Gutter Truth - Ryan Traster
43. Set Fire to the Rain (A Stupid Hole Bootleg) - CAZZETTE vs. Adele
42. Grand Theft Ecstasy - Feed Me
41. Calgary - Bon Iver
40. Babe - Evenings
39. Lofticries - Purity Ring
38. Late Nights - Brown Shoe
37. Circuital - My Morning Jacket
36. Songs for Women - Frank Ocean
35. Stellar Cartographer I - Radioseven
34. Stellar Cartographer II - Radioseven
33. Always On My Mind - The Rest
32. The Fear - Ben Howard
31. Junkie Bones - Ryan Traster

Part II Under Production...