Following is my TOP of 2011 according to several topics.
Albums released this year:
Within Temptation - The Unforgiving: Besides the excellent vocals and instrumental part that I'm already use to hear form this band what surprised me the most in the album was the concept: it was released simultaneously a comic book written by Steven O'Connell and illustrated by Romano Molenaar (X-Men). The characters and stories are thus portrayed in three ways: by the artists in the comic book, by the band in the music (album), and by the actors in the films.
The story is about people who have done bad things. Not because they are bad, but because they made bad decisions. - Sharon den Adel
Florence and The Machine - Ceremonials: Florence released an album with no much surprises comparing to the last album, I think she stuck to it which is not a bad thing because it was very good. I’m looking forward to see them live next year.James Blake – James Blake: he made a piece of art. His sound is something I wasn’t used to hear at all. He seems a little boy but in fact he is a great man that did an awesome album!
Adele - 21: she became one of my favourite artists with ‘21’. The melody, the voice, the lyrics it all made a spectacular album from an amazing singer. Unfortunately, the end of the year wasn’t as good as we expected but she is now recovering and in one year she will with no doubts back!
Pj Harvey - Let England Shake: she is a veteran but her 2011 album was the one I’ve ever heard mainly because she was at the top of many magazines and website as the best album of this year. It’s a great album indeed, I recommend it.
Luísa Sobral - The Cherry On My Cake - and Márcia – Dá -, gained this year recognition and some time in the Portuguese radio stations. Their albums are absolutely great. Very calm melodies and simple lyrics. They are definitely artists to follow.
Mafalda Veiga – Zoom: she released this album as a result of the remaking of new and old songs. She also released a new song called “Largar Mais” – it basically speaks about (no) letting that “someone” go.
The Eleanors - Back to lies and tv shows: I’ve told you that they are going to work with the producer of Coldplay’s albums. Their album is very good, unfortunately I wouldn’t ever say it’s a Portuguese band because it’s not every day that we have the opportunity to hear this quality from a Portuguese Band.
The Gift - Explode: has it was reviewed in this blog their album released this year, is nothing but fantastic. Although they are reckoned all over the world they are slowly starting their international career. I like them since their AM-FM album and they are just getting better and better.
Songs released this year:
Besides the music referred above there are some songs released this year that I think are very good. I'm not good at this, I may be forgetting a lot of songs.
Paramore – In the morning: it’s one of 4 songs released by this band this year. It has a sweety melody.
Lady Gaga – The Edge of Glory: “There ain’t no reason” to not like this song. My favorite from her new album – Born this way. There is no particular reason but I think it’s one of those songs where you can see the potential of Gaga.
David Guetta ft Usher – Without you: I would give emphasis to this song due to one simple reason: I don’t like Guetta’s and Usher’s type of music. So what do I like about this song? When I don’t like the artist and I like the music it’s very often the same reason: The lyrics. I think they are very good, the team that wrote it were inspired that day. But other reason is the moment I heard it. I was at the disco and I would never think of hearing a music at a club with such inspiring lyrics, well done guys!
Skunk Anansie (Coliseu dos Recreios) – Skin’s energy is unforgettable. I TOUCHED HER HAND! :D (at 1:00)
Within Temptation (Coliseu dos Recreios) - Well it's all said here: http://fuckyeahmusicstories.blogspot.com/2011/10/review-within-temptation-in-lisbon.html
Musical Discovery:
Feist: while hearing this song it’s just that feeling you get when you go with the flow. It’s different and great. If the money was enough for everything I would go to their concert next year, in Portugal. But we will see.
Kings of Convenience: the voice of these two guys feet so well together and their lyrics seem a bit intellectual but are at the same time very cool.
Albums That I’m waiting to be released:
Adam Lambert -Trespassing: I’ve known him since he participated on American Idol but his first album didn’t attracted me despite two songs: Aftermath and What ya want from me. I expect this album to see if can see not the pop and commercial Adam Lambert from his first album, but the sentimental, deep and different Adam I discovered on that contest. One thing I know he has a great voice!
Missy Higgins’s: I know her album The Sound Of White very well and I expect another album so easy to hear but at the same time with feelings described that I can relate and think about.
Paramore's: they released 4 songs (Singles Club) this year and in my opinion they are all a bit different from each other. Due to this and because they are one of my favorite bands, I’m expecting their album with relative optimism.
The Gift's: I just read (http://www.facebook.com/The.Gift.Official) that they are going to release a new album next month and I'm really happy to know that. I hope next year I have the opportunity to see them live.
Finally, hopefully, a P!nk’s album for ALL the obvious reasons.
Artists that start to get international recognition in 2011 and I’m waiting to see more in 2012:
Beside the obvious choices such as Adele, James Blake, Márcia, Luísa Sobral and The Eleanors, I want to follow Jessie J. She has an incredible voice. Her first album – Who You are – is very good but according to her live performances I think we can expect much more of her in the next years.
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