Hi there, fellow deep-lobed music lovers. 2012 was a fantastic year for music and obviously so, as I could only narrow down my personal Best of List to a hearty 30 releases over 3 separate installments.
I didn’t even include any reissues (like CAN’s The Lost Tapes or Sensations’ Fix’s Music Is Painting in the Air) or any 7″ releases. Although I did cheat a little and add a cassette single because I found it to be really special. You’ll see as you peruse the list o’ jams.
Please do keep in mind as you check out this list that I am not a music critic, nor do I have any special schooling that certifies that my taste is better than the guy or gal’s next to me. I simply consume music through many different formats (but always preferably vinyl) out of deep-burning necessity, and here are some things that came out in 2012 that burned the brightest for me—in no particular order. Part 1 here. Part 3 coming soon.
MMOSS – Only Children
Baird Sisters – Until You Find Your Green
Mike Wexler – Dispossession
Apache Dropout – Bubblegum Graveyard
Evan Caminiti – Dreamless Sleep
Melody’s Echo Chamber – Melody’s Echo Chamber
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Meat and Bone
Tjutjuna – Desert Song (cassette single)
Jeff Beam – Be Your Own Mirror
Blues Control – Valley Tangents
