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Top 10 of 2021

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Happy New Year! What would a music blog be without a recap on the year it has been musically for me. I listen mostly on Apple Music and Vinyl, but the best way (only way I know how) to share it with the word is by YouTube. That being said today was the first time I actually sat down and previewed the videos that go to the songs I have been listening and falling in love with all year. What a wonderful experience, it took me back to sitting on my Grandmothers couch watching Much Music. Some songs I like more now than I did before.

Lets jump in with number 10, Emilio by Elliot Maginot

My favorite Radio DJ Odario says this song is best listened to with headphones

9. Frankenstein, by Claire Rosinkranz ; This is a super cute song by a young girl. Reminds me of building a vision board.

“Every little thing that I want”

8. (We like to ) Do it with the lights on by Islands; This is an up beat song fun to dance to. Would like to dedicate this song to my dear friend TJS.

7. Solar Power by Lorde; I like the song the video is a little over the top. I did listen to this song quite a bit in 2021.

6. Stay by The Halluci Nation , I really like the lyrics in this song.

5. Life by Mother Mother. I do love my Mother Mother, and they have done it again with Life. This song has a great message and the video made me love the song even more.

4. Build a Ship by Elena; Listened to this song a lot playing Love me Loves me Not.

3. Romeo by Charlotte Cardin. The entire album Phoenix was really soundtrack of the year for me. But this is just a top 10 so this is my favorite song on the album.

2. Chew Quietly/Clean Slate by Megan Nash. Megan Nash is a beautiful singer-song writer. So many songs on Soft Focus Futures speak to my heart. But this one lyric, “Parked car, I don’t want to go” is so relatable to me.

And finally down to the number one spot. Vintage By Blu DeTiger. This one was very easy for me to choose as number one. It has been playing on repeat ever since I heard it earlier this year on the radio. Thank you for those who have joined me for this musical journey through 2021. Looking forward to what 2022 has to bring.

Vinyl

Hey Daddy

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Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Tearing at the Seams Deluxe Edition

With Christmas another vanishing memory. I have been thinking of the more memorable gifts I have received. Gifts that have shaped who I have become. There have been a few, but one that I loved dearly was my first ghetto blaster. It was a black Sanyo, double tape deck with a CD player on top and a yellow alien sticker that I placed on it. The CD I got with it was Dance Mix 93. While I am sure I was perfectly happy with Dance Mix music, and probably even asked for it, what I really wanted to listen to was in my Dad’s music cabinet.

You must know about my dad is that he is a bit of a techie, and always has the latest technology. So back in 93 he had a massive CD collection and killer 5 disc stereo system. His collection of mostly classic rock was what I loved and grew up listening to. Fast Forward now 30 years and I am a huge music fan. I thank my parents who gave me the gift of music.

Hey Mama

Now this year under the tree was a very neatly wrapped gift that I thought at first maybe was a calendar. When I un wrapped it to my surprise and delight it was vinyl for my collection, picked out by my Dad.

Not only was I excited to see Vinyl was even more excited to see it was Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Tearing at the Seams (Deluxe Edition). I have a few of his songs on my playlist but have not spent substantial time listening to an entire album. This beautiful album is a double deluxe 45 with a mini 45 with two bonus tracks. Also beautifully printed black and white photo book.

I will admit that I am a bit of a vinyl rookie and played side A on 33 the first time. I listened to the whole thing and thought this is trippy, thankfully I was not hemi synched. Once I figured it out I was loving each track. My favorite side is D, which has one of my favorite songs, You Worry Me. I have been dancing around my living room listening to this album all week.

You Worry Me

You seem tired today

Were you up all night afraid of what the future might bring?

I feel fine today

I’ve had dreams of you in places I’ve not seen before

Nathaniel Rateliff

This is my favorite lyric on the album so applicable to me these days. Because I do feel fine today, when everything around me seems to be falling apart I am rising like a phoenix. To all those struggling you will cross that road one day.

Another year and another very memorable Christmas Gift. Thank you Dad for your great taste in music.