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 is here. Part 2 is here. And Part 3 follows:
Prince Rupert’s Drops – Run Slow
The Sufis – The Sufis
Brian Jonestown Massacre – Aufheben
Foxygen – Take the Kids Off Broadway
Allah Las – Allah Las
Amanda Jo Williams – The Bear Eats Me
White Hills – Frying On This Rock
Mountains – Centralia
Cate Le Bon – CYRK
Rhyton – Rhyton