Jay Trachtenberg’s Top 10 Picks for 2011
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Austin's Black Red Black made KUT's Jay Trachtenberg's top 10 for 2011. Alphabetical
1. Adele – 21
The meeting of pure pop with stunningly soulful vocals from this south London diva. “One And Only” is my favorite single of the year.
2. Black Red Black – Black Red Black
In-the-pocket soul jazz from this veteran Austin trio of trumpeter Ephraim Owens, B-3 organist Red Young and drummer Brannen Temple.
3. Eddy Hobizal – Kinetic
Austin keyboard wizard mixes jazz with electronic beats and rock flourishes on this ambitious effort.
4. If By Yes – Salt On Sea Grass
Shimmering, beguiling, sophisticated, avant electronic pop fronted by Petra Haden and members of Ciba Matto and Cornelius.
5. Seun Anikulapo Kuti & Egypt 80 – From Africa With Fury: Rise
Fela Kuti’s youngest son keeps the Afrobeat flame blazing with a thunderous sound.
6. Laura Marling – A Creature I Don’t Know
21 year-old English singer/songwriter whose two previous albums were nominated for the coveted Mercury Prize digs deeply on this set of darkly brooding and intensely compelling tunes. Simply riveting.
7. Thurston Moore – Demolished Thoughts
Stripped down, largely acoustic, guitar offerings from this founding member of Sonic Youth.
8. tUnE-yArDs – Whokill
Grounded in African rhythms and intricate arrangements, the ukulele strumming Merrill Garbus creates a compellingly weird concoction.
9. TV On The Radio – Nine Types of Light
Edgy, post-funk, digital soul from these Brooklyn art-rockers.
10. Wye Oak - Civilian
Haunting melodies and twangy guitars characterize this Baltimore duo whose sound can range from dreamy pop to cacophonous thunder.
Dude. Thanks. Tune-yards is my favorite new album and Black Red Black tops my list of what’s next. You have turned me on to some great music over the years. Thanks for ALL of it. Merry Christmas,Jay!!