My fave albums that came out this year:
1) MYLO XYLOTO (Coldplay)
It's been on repeat everyday since it came out 3 months ago, i think, but still can't get over Coldplay's new sound. They chose well when they decided to release "Paradise" and "Every Teardrop is a Waterfall" as front liners but i think it's their song "Up in Flames" that delivers a punch. I'm no music expert so I'm just gonna describe this album by saying that this is the kind of music you would love to listen to while traveling. It's para-para-paradise! Plus! love the graffiti album artwork.
2) The Awakening (James Morrison)
Feel good! That James Morrison sound is back. It feels like a continuum of his previous album, "Truths for you, Songs for Me". Still loving the heart-wrenching lyrics and steady rhythm. Listen to his duet with Jessie J in "Up"!
3) Adele
After 10 months since its release, I still can't move on. Love Adele so much! I wish I could sing and write like her. Or, is that asking too much? Sige, kahit write na lang. Someone Like You is a masterpiece. More than that, it's how she sold herself this time around. 19 is a revelation but 21 is beyond words. I can fully understand the hype and admiration surrounding her. She deserves it. Hope she recovers from the throat surgery soon so she can perform live again. I think a great recording artist is one who can sound as great as the recorded version (or even better) when singing live.
That rounds up my playlist. While those 3 albums are amazing, I think next year will be the year for Foster the People. or maybe not..Feeling expert na ko, annoying. Anyway, can't wait for new sounds in 2012. Wish Arcade Fire comes up with something new. For the meantime, will play these songs again till I find something new to listen to.
2012 na! so fast! tell me what you're listening to people :) let's talk music!
