Lady Gaga's "Born this Way". I didn't like this record nearly as much as her last one, but there is HUGE production skills on display here.
Switchfoot's "Vice Verses" Good solid, smart songs once again. "Selling the news" might be my fave thinking song of the year.
Radiohead's "The King of Limbs". The Itunes live version of this record is amazing.
Gungor's "Ghosts upon the Earth". I can't believe how good these folks are at their jobs.
John Mark McMillan's "Economy" Love me some earnest songwriting and intensity.
Foo Fighters' "Wasting Light". One of the last rock bands. I feel old. But that's ok.
Wilco's "The Whole Love". Intricate interplay and happy "aha" moments once again from these fellers.
Coldplay's "Mylo Xyloto" I can't pronounce it, but I know it's a good record.
Hillsong United's "Aftermath". I went from loathing to loving this record. FYI, I am available for hire, guys.
The Muppet Movie soundtrack. Wonderful songs brought to us by the good people of Flight of the Conchords. I have to smile when I hear this song. I had to put both song versions.
And....my favorite record of the year is "Rich and Poor" from the Robbie Seay Band. This effort is a heartfelt and thoughtful batch of songs written mostly for the church and the title track has been reverberating in my head for a month. I can't find a Youtube clip of the song, so here are some short lyrics that say an awful lot. Buy the record here if you like, it's also a great headphone listen. http://www.robbieseayband.com/
"Rich and Poor, listen with your own heart,
His love is for us all,
His love is for us all.
Rich and Poor, listen with your own soul,
do not live in fear,
do not live in fear,
O rich and poor like,
His love is for us all.
I'm rich and poor,
high and low,
sick and well,
this I know.
His love is for us all. "
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