Best Albums of 2012: version 1.0

Best Albums of 2012

Version 1.0 (January-March)

For previous years see

Best of 2011

Best (songs) of 2011

Best of 2010

Best of 2009

Best of 2008

Best of 2007

LPs

1. Shearwater - Animal Joy
2. Damien Jurado - Maraqopa
3. Dr. Dog - Be the Void
4. Andrew Bird - Break it Yourself
5. Gift of Gab - The Next Logical Progression
6. fun. - Some Nights
7. John K. Samson - Provincial
8. Father John Misty - Fear Fun
9. Ben Kweller - Go Fly a Kite
10. Rocky Votolato - Television of Saints
11. Matt Pryor - May Day 
12. Matt Pryor - Still There's a Light 
13. Great Lake Swimmers - New Wild Everywhere
14. Beach House - Bloom
15. Craig Finn - Clear Heart Full Eyes
16. For all the Girls (Drew Danburry) - For all the Girls
17. Lyrics Born - Lyrics Born Variety Show: Season 5
18. Galactic - Carnivale Electricos
19. Fanfarlo - Rooms Filled with Light

EPs

1. RA Scion - Beg, Borrow, Steal [Free EP]
2. Damien Jurado - Maraqopa Sessions Blue/Red/Yellow 3x7" series
3. Rocky Votolato - The Let Go EP  
4. Josh Ritter - Bringing in the Darlings
5. Less than Jake - Seasons Greetings 

Singles / 7 inches / Misc

1. Jeremy Enigk - Last Rights [Damien Jurado cover] [Free Download from Seattle Times]
2. Andrew Bird - The Crown Salesman [single] b/t So Much Wine
3. Bon Iver - Towers [single] b/t Bruised Orange (Chain of Sorrow)
4. Cold War Kids - Minimum Day [single]

New FREE 3-song EP from RA Scion

BEG x BORROW x STEAL

Pause whatever you are doing, and head on over to http://www.rascion.com for a free download of his new BEG BORROW STEAL EP.  3 songs, inspired by and in honor of the Anonymous Movement, and from what I heard previously, the Occupy Movement(s).

You may remember me promoting RA Scion's previous work as the MC for Common Market and his subsequent project Victor Shade.  His 2008 album "Tobacco Road" made my top 5 that year.  Heck, I even had a "Common Market Week" once - back when this blog was a bit more active.

He is one of my favorite MCs, and from my communication, seems like a generally alright guy.  Friendly, honest, earnest, sincere.  Those seem to be attributes in short supply lately.

Go download the EP, spread the word and send RA Scion your words of encouragement and support!

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