Outer South doesn't necessarily show us anything particularly new about Conor - his songs continue to be energetic - only slowing when necessary - well-written, and most noticeably perfectly delivered. He will then have wait 5 years in a distant second place until Ryan Adams turns 40. Last year, I made the claim that his self-titled album solidified his place as the Best American Songwriter under 30, and with this release I stand by that claim - though he only has 2 more months to hold the title. This year will mark the 3rd year in a row that Conor Oberst has placed an album in the top 5 here at This Mornin'. I don't know what held me back - maybe I was overwhelmed by the amount of tracks on it and the fact that Conor participated in another release this year - but as soon as I listened once through, I knew it was a top 5 album.
I had Outer South, the second album bearing Conor Oberst's name and the first bearing The Mystic Valley Band, in my library for a while this year before I really gave it a listen. Plus, who knew this blues-rocker could slow it down and give us a handful of touching down-tempo ditties to compliment his unique, blistering electric sound. Keep It Hid has the feel of an artist who knew the exact sound they wanted. Dan brought his funk-filled guitar licks to the studio, polished them off just a tad, and ultimately brought everything to his solo debut that The Black Keys were missing.
I was skeptical of Dan Auerbach breaking from his bandmate to strike out on a solo mission. It's one of those albums that you seem to not remember tracks names simply because it's 45 minutes of pulsating Rock n Roll intertwined with moments of acoustic bliss of that all melds together in you brain - in a good way.
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I grabbed the full album released in October, delighted to see those tracks on it, and even more thrilled to enjoy the rest of the disc.
band earlier this year thanks to a couple mind-numbing singles/EPs they released. This year's album that always seems to get my head bobbin' is Middle Distance Runner's The Sun & Earth. Middle Distance Runner - The Sun & EarthĮvery year so far, I've had at least one album that made my list for one simple reason - it rocks. Samantha Crain & The Midnight Shivers - Devils In Bostonħ. If I could pick a poster-band for the sound I want out of my Americana, this is it. It's got a perfect mix of tempos - sing-along folk-rockers, contemplative acoustic ballads, and even a couple electric grooves. Songs In The Night contains very mature writing and even better music created by The Midnight Shivers. Don't let the fact that her debut full-length was released early this year and the hype surrounding her may have since slowed lead you astray. Samantha Crain broke into the folk scene last year with a superb EP. Samantha Crain & The Midnight Shivers - Songs In The Night This year with White Water, White Bloom, Sea Wolf continued to make listener-friendly indie-rock paved with inspiring string pieces, powerful rhythm sections, and soaring vocals.Ĩ. I have to admit that they had a little advantage making my top 10 due to the fact that I didn't discover their 2007 release Leaves In The River until last year, and wanted to make up for not mentioning it in my inaugural posts. Justin Townes Earle - They Killed John HenryĪlex Brown Church and the folks behind him, better known as Sea Wolf, are probably one the most accessible bands I promote here. His rollicking, 'Hillbilly Music' (tracks like 'Walk Out' and 'John Henry' ) are where he grabs your attention, but it's the slower, more personal songs ( 'Mama's Eyes', 'Someday I'll Be Forgiven' ) that truly separate JTE from other folk-country acts out there. Justin, like some of the best out there, has a difficult time translating his live show allure to a studio CD, but Midnight At The Movies does a damn good job trying. Justin Townes Earle's second album cemented his star-studded name as star in his own right and won the top spot in the first ever Bird List - by a landslide. Justin Townes Earle - Midnight At The Movies
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