20
2009/ Colonies – Thirty Thousand I have no idea if this album will still be in my top 20 in a month or two from today. But i’m absolutely certain that, right now it should be higher than no.20. So its final position in my end of the year chart is a sad compromise. But it’s been a mediocre year for indie pop, at least from my perspective and the mandolin around the 2:00 mark on ‘la madrugada viene ya‘ makes me smile, every single time. Good job kids.

no.21
Once every day, starting tomorrow, a countdown will be hosted on this blog. Two countdowns to be exact. One of my 20 favourite albums of the last 12 months and one of the past 10 years, as per gone4sure’s idea. A lot of other (or not necessarily musical) bloggers will be doing the same, so if you find that sort of insane Hornbyesqueness interesting, make sure to check Ikrory21R

cool beans
This chick is so cool i want to smack her ass, like we had just played football together or something. Too bad i’m not THAT cool. Also, my football skills are a joke. A not really funny one. amisexy supah dupah

alright
In a couple of weeks a rundown of my favourite 2009 albums, as well my favourite albums from the past 10 years will be hosted on these pages. Starting on Dec. 1, working up from no.20 to no.1, one each day, as per gone4sure’s idea. But i have a confession to make. My own personal favourite album of the decade is not an album and was not released during the 00’s. Let me explain myself. What i’m talking about is The Beta Band’s compilation of their first 3 EP’s, surprisingly called ‘The Three E.P.’s’, released by Regal Records back in 1998. Steve Mason and company took on Beck’s idea that all music is worth stealing fr

sclaves
I can’t get this melody out of my head for the past few days and i’m hoping it stays there for quite a bit more. milton nascimento – os escravos de jo