Tag: Linden

In no particular order, these are the albums (or rather playlists) that I’ve been listening to all year. Some of these were released in 2014, others, before.

Simone Felice – Strangers
His New Your Times EP is genius.

Turnpike Troubadours – Diamonds & Gasoline
Close harmonies in a country vibe

Spoon – They Want My Soul
Listened to this over and over again

Paul Kelly – Ways & Means
Evergreen appeal of one of Australia’s greats – it’s been said before, the Antipodean Boss [top image]

Lenny Kravitz – Strut
Absolute classic and a complete surprise.

Kate Tempest – Everybody Down
This girl has so much talent its frightening. Seeing her live was HARDCORE

JT And The Clouds – Caledonia
Not at all well known, but should be

Jake Bugg – Shangri La
Both his albums were candidates, and this only because its a fresher listen

Ezra Furman – Day of the Dog
Great for headphoned raucousness.

Linden – Bleached Highlights
Joe’s entirely fabulous, ear-worm keeps slipping back into the list … we’re awaiting a new one and hoping its soon.

Also listened to an awful lot this year:

• Bruce Springsteen – High Hopes
  Included his recent Amercian Beauty EP. ‘Hurry Up Sundown’ is gorgeous … in a Boss-like way
• The Proclaimers – Like Comedy
  I cannot, cannot get this off the playlist – the girls love it.
• The Duckworth Lewis Method – The Duckworth Lewis Method
  First and best release from the one and only Cricket-concept duo.
• Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Wanderlust
  Strictly and Camp Bestival favourite
• Public Service Broadcasting
  The Spitfire track worth a listen in and of itself. A classic classic.