Anne WidjajaThe Best and Worse of Music in 2010
December 28th 2010 13:02
As I prepare to bring down my fair hand of judgment upon the music of 2010, I can 't help but worry about how future generations will recall the music of the 'noughties'. Between the explosion of oh-so-indie experimental noise, created by men dressed like girls dressed like men; the grinding club hits; and the saints and sinners pop dichotomy, there hasn't been much to keep us seekers of quality satisfied. On that note, there has been quite a few gems, but also some serious losers in 2010.
THE BEST
Most Delightful Collaboration
Between the TV show and the high fashion campaigns Lily Allen came out of her music exclusive retirement (also exclusively her only real talent) to create 'Just Be Good To Green' with rapper Professor Green. The two came up with the idea on facebook chat. Collaboration/social media win.
Runners Up: Eminem ft Rihanna's 'Love the Way You Lie' - Eminem's as-per-usual angry demeanor (BORING NOW POST 8 MILE) knocked him out of this round. Mark Ronson's 'The Bike Song' ft Kyle Falconer was very close, but have you seen Mark Ronson's face? Does the man need anymore breaks in life?
Most Smashing Live Act
Since we have a live music festival for pretty much every day of the year in Australia, the abundance of live acts meant that this was a tough category. However, nothing can surpass the brilliance that was Mumford and Son's set at Splendour of the Grass. Grassy hills plus excellently grassy music= bloody good grassy fun.
Runners Up: Pheonix at the Enmore Theatre, the French groove surprisingly well speaking English too.
Most Thrilling New Artist
Bang. Bang. Rill. Rill. Wonder what your boyfriend thinks about your braces. Sleigh Bells 2010 ownage. The American 'noise pop' duo made their mark with a mash of thick catchy beats, warped synth melodies and sweet vocals. May they're discography prosper and grow in the new year!
Runners Up:
Two Door Cinema Club; Washington.
GENERAL KUDOS:
Interpol for their excellent return with another self titled album, and Kanye West for renouncing his douchey ways, making up with Taylor Swift, and creating a stellar new album.
THE WORST
Bleckiest Album
I've been waiting to rant about this one for months. Kings of flipping Leon. . 'Come Around Sundown' was unimaginative, entirely flat and devoid of the bluesy southern charm that made them so exciting on 'Youth and Young Manhood'. The riffs were boring, Caleb's vocals were flat and I'm pretty sure I'd lost all interest, faith and consciousness by 0:12 of track 1.
Runners Up: Kate Nash's 'My Best Friend is You' made me want to rip my hair out and send it to Kate Nash attached to a 40 page annoying letter about her epically annoying album.
"Oh God no"
Brandon. Flowers. Solo. Album. 'Flamingo' (as bad as it's title).
Makes you want to renounce all reference to ever liking the Killers. Ever.
I must say we did see this coming. "Are we human, or are we dancer?" - that's a cry for help if I ever heard one.
p.s. Seriously, what happened here??
p.p.s. ??
Runners Up: No artist came even close to this level of bad.
GENERAL THUMBS DOWN
Triple J - what happened to this once great music station? Folk and indie electronica do not represent all that is happening in new music. Plugging J-Mag every 1.5 minutes is also unnecessary.
Also, Chris Martin's Christmas Lights reminds me of why Christmas songs by pop artists began and ended with Mariah Carey in the 90s.
THE BEST
This is what WINNERS look like.
Between the TV show and the high fashion campaigns Lily Allen came out of her music exclusive retirement (also exclusively her only real talent) to create 'Just Be Good To Green' with rapper Professor Green. The two came up with the idea on facebook chat. Collaboration/social media win.
Runners Up: Eminem ft Rihanna's 'Love the Way You Lie' - Eminem's as-per-usual angry demeanor (BORING NOW POST 8 MILE) knocked him out of this round. Mark Ronson's 'The Bike Song' ft Kyle Falconer was very close, but have you seen Mark Ronson's face? Does the man need anymore breaks in life?
Most Smashing Live Act
Since we have a live music festival for pretty much every day of the year in Australia, the abundance of live acts meant that this was a tough category. However, nothing can surpass the brilliance that was Mumford and Son's set at Splendour of the Grass. Grassy hills plus excellently grassy music= bloody good grassy fun.
Runners Up: Pheonix at the Enmore Theatre, the French groove surprisingly well speaking English too.
Most Thrilling New Artist
Bang. Bang. Rill. Rill. Wonder what your boyfriend thinks about your braces. Sleigh Bells 2010 ownage. The American 'noise pop' duo made their mark with a mash of thick catchy beats, warped synth melodies and sweet vocals. May they're discography prosper and grow in the new year!
Runners Up:
Two Door Cinema Club; Washington.
GENERAL KUDOS:
Interpol for their excellent return with another self titled album, and Kanye West for renouncing his douchey ways, making up with Taylor Swift, and creating a stellar new album.
THE WORST
Bleckiest Album
I've been waiting to rant about this one for months. Kings of flipping Leon. . 'Come Around Sundown' was unimaginative, entirely flat and devoid of the bluesy southern charm that made them so exciting on 'Youth and Young Manhood'. The riffs were boring, Caleb's vocals were flat and I'm pretty sure I'd lost all interest, faith and consciousness by 0:12 of track 1.
Runners Up: Kate Nash's 'My Best Friend is You' made me want to rip my hair out and send it to Kate Nash attached to a 40 page annoying letter about her epically annoying album.
"Oh God no"
Brandon. Flowers. Solo. Album. 'Flamingo' (as bad as it's title).
Makes you want to renounce all reference to ever liking the Killers. Ever.
I must say we did see this coming. "Are we human, or are we dancer?" - that's a cry for help if I ever heard one.
p.s. Seriously, what happened here??
p.p.s. ??
Runners Up: No artist came even close to this level of bad.
GENERAL THUMBS DOWN
Triple J - what happened to this once great music station? Folk and indie electronica do not represent all that is happening in new music. Plugging J-Mag every 1.5 minutes is also unnecessary.
Also, Chris Martin's Christmas Lights reminds me of why Christmas songs by pop artists began and ended with Mariah Carey in the 90s.
No Thankyou.
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