We're well into 'Lists Season' and it's about time I got into it! I suppose we're moving into an age where the song and not the album is deemed of paramount importance. The top 50 contains the 50 tracks from 50 different artists and like all lists they represent the music which I adore at this very moment in time.
I'm not the biggest fan of Villagers. The album is not the best thing I've heard all year. However I am delighted by Villagers hard earned respect and success. The album is growing on me and the standout track for me is 'That Day'.
Drogheda based band The Long Knives have been quiet of late but released an EP at the beginning of the year. 'Pheremones' is a great little indie rock song with superb vocals.
Much like what I said about Villagers above I'm well pleased a little band from Co. Down has achieved so much. Someone should place 'Undercover Martyn' in an advertisement!
I'm beginning to believe my fellow Irish bloggers when they lavish heaps of praise at JVMcM's feet! This is the best song from the album 'Early in the Morning'.
Limerick singer-songwriter and all round sound bloke Bobby Noonan writes some good tunes and has a great vocal range. I love this song! [Get all of Bobby's back catalogue from the link above]
Funk rockers El Hombre Jokes have a fine collection of great songs ready for a great debut album in 2011. These talented and ambitious band make music fun again!
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