So here we are, the end of 2009. This has been quite a good year for music releases in general and it’s been a great way to end a decade of great music. As for this site, there’s been more traffic than last year on all levels and it’s still highly encouraging that people on [...]

Posted on December 16th, 2009 by Max
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The final part of the 50 for 2009 rundown! The top six entries were originally written for Sonic Dice but some of those entries have been expanded upon. 10. Röyksopp – Junior – Electropop has never sounded more fun in 2009. Junior, the third album by Norwegian duo Röyksopp, is another healthy balance of uptempo [...]

Posted on December 16th, 2009 by Max
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Part 4 of the 50 for 2009 rundown! 20. Antony & The Johnsons – The Crying Light (see original review here) – Four years after his Mercury-winning I Am A Bird Now, The Crying Light is another fine showcase for Antony Hegarty. The arrangements, which were assisted on this album by Nico Muhly, are utterly [...]

Posted on December 15th, 2009 by Max
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Part 3 of the 50 for 2009 rundown! 30. Nancy Wallace – Old Stories – A surprise of the year for me as this came from almost nowhere. The young Nancy Wallace produced a record that would warm the cockles of anyone’s heart, especially during the cold and short days of winter. Her collection of [...]

Posted on December 14th, 2009 by Max
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Carrying on with the 50 For 2009 rundown! 40. Bill Callahan – Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle A beautiful record that you can listen to again and again because of the way Callahan’s imagery-laden lyrics and vocal delivery draw you in. For the darker days of the year, this is a perfect winter [...]

Posted on December 11th, 2009 by Max
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