DIGI DREAMS' BEST ALBUMS OF 2009: PART ONE

The time has come for us to share our "best of" lists. It's been one hell of a year for some damn good music. So hard, that it's almost entirely impossible to make a cohesive list of the limited top picks.

I'm pretty sure you've seen some of the same albums if you read other music blogs. And the artists deserve the credit whole-heartedly for putting out amazing music. If you haven't heard of an album in the list[s], I highly suggest visiting some friends at your local record shop. If you don't have a local shop, hit up insound.com and support the cause.

We're not only basing our top 20 on how many times we've rotated an album, we're also basing it on how solid the entire album is from front to back - start to finish. If a record keeps our attention for more than 5 songs straight, chalk it up. [this list includes EP's]

Let's get it on:


20. Dinosaur Jr. - Farm [6/23 - Jagjaguwar]

MP3 :: I Want You To Know

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19. The Cave Singers - Welcome Joy [8/18 - Matador]

MP3 :: Summer Light

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18. Kaospilot - Shadows [1/8 - Magic Bullet]

MP3 :: The Symphony Plays With Nature's Crime

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17. Morrissey - Years Of Refusal [ 2/17 - Lost Highway]

MP3 :: Something Is Squeezing My Skull

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16. The Mercury Program - Chez Viking [ 11/24 - Lovitt Records]

MP3 :: Chez Viking

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15. Dirty Projectors - Bitte Orca [6/8 - Domino]

MP3 :: No Intention

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14. Delorean - Ayrton Senna EP [6/15 - Fool House]

MP3 :: Deli

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13. AU - Versions [8/8 - Aagoo Records]

MP3 :: Boute

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12. Discovery - LP [7/6 - XL]

MP3 :: So Insane

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11. Cursive - Mama, I'm Swollen [3/10 - Saddle Creek]

MP3 :: Cursive - From The Hips

CHECK BACK TOMORROW FOR THE TOP 10

THROWBACK THURSDAYS: Covers!

Today's throwback playlist is full of covers old and new of any genre. Less writing, more jamming, right:

MP3 :: Dirty Projectors - Hyperballad [Bjork Cover]
MP3 :: Cap'n Jazz - Take On Me [Aha Cover]
MP3 :: Owen - Femme Fatale [Velvet Underground cover]
MP3 :: Friendly Fires - I'm Good, I'm Gone [Lykke Li cover]
MP3 :: Micah P Hinson - Yard Of Blonde Girls [Jeff Buckley cover]
MP3 :: St. Vincent - These Days [Jackson Browne cover]
MP3 :: Hot Chip - Transmission [Joy Division cover]
MP3 :: Discovery - I Want You Back [Jackson 5 cover]

[StreamP3] Discovery - LP

In the past I've made it clear my appreciation for all things Discovery - the band. Although I do love the channel as well.

The anticipation for their new album is pretty high in my book. Their electronic afro blip music is not only catchy but it's different.

Maybe this will help ease your anxiousness - two more songs from the upcoming debut LP called...well...LP. You can listen to all 4 free songs down below via the bands website. You can also go to their website and sign up to the email list to stay up to date on all things Discovery.



LP will be released on July 7th via XL

[MP3 + LP Details] Discovery

Power band Discovery have been on the tip of almost everyone's tongue. Just like me, I'm sure you're asking "so when are we going to hear a full lp?" Well, that time is soon. July 7th to be exact [via XL recordings].

In you're not familiar with this project, it's put together by Rostam Batmanglij from Vampire Weekend and Wes Miles from Ra Ra Riot. The debut album will also feature guest spot by Ezra Koenig from Vampire Weekend and Angel Deradoorian from The Dirty Projectors. That's right, be excited.

Grab the two songs below from their upcoming LP, called...well...LP and check out their myspace page for more info.

Discovery - Orange Shirt
Discovery - Osaka Loop Line