The Hindsight Award

I realized a few weeks ago that some of my favorite music this year wasn’t even from 2009.  As so many of us have done, I discovered songs and albums and artists from years past and kicked myself for not knowing them sooner.  I would do anything to go back to last year so I [...]

Best Tracks of 2009

In full list format, here are my complete rankings for the best songs of 2009.
January quickly approaches, which means it’s time for me to discuss my favorite music of the past twelve months.  Last year, I had created a list of my favorite fifty tracks, but for some reason, I never got around to publishing [...]

Best Tracks of 2009 – Part V

The fifth day brings the final section of the list – the top ten songs of the year.  I think the top three or four might surprise people, but then again, I never have really agreed with places like Pitchfork or Rolling Stone.
10.  Matt and Kim – “Daylight”
All you need for a first-rate song is [...]

Best Tracks of 2009 – Part IV

The fourth day of the list brings on tracks twenty through eleven.  We’re closing in on the home stretch now.
20. Wild Light – “California On My Mind”
It’s downright endearing how this band embraces profanity on this record.  Puritans, beware: you’re going to hear curse words, and they’re not apologizing for it.  Wild Light has created [...]

Best Tracks of 2009 – Part III

It’s Christmas morning, and I think that means it’s time for the third part of the list.  Tracks thirty through twenty one, ladies and gentlemen…
30.  Wale ft. Lady Gaga – “Chillin’”
DC gets some representation in hip hop with Wale, who experienced his break out this year with his lead single “Chillin’.”    An outstanding beat [...]

Best Tracks of 2009 – Part II

Second day and, as promised, a second piece of the list.  Here are tracks forty through thirty one.
40.  Gomez – “Airstream Driver”
Reverb is utilized well here, as Gomez creates a fantastic rhythm for the song and layers over it increasingly as the song builds.  The lyrics bounce along throughout the piece as guitar riffs and [...]

Best Tracks of 2009 – Part I

January quickly approaches, which means it’s time for me to discuss my favorite music of the past twelve months.  Last year, I had created a list of my favorite fifty tracks, but for some reason, I never got around to publishing them.  Quick sidebar – for the record, MGMT’s “Kids” was number one. This [...]

Apparently I’m a Bad Person Because I Hate Glee

Yes, I said it.  I think there should be a support group for people who have watched every single episode and still can’t stand the show.  It’s not so much that I hated it from the beginning; I rarely watch twelve or thirteen episodes of a show that I hate.  It’s more of a long-term [...]

Partying in Maryland SUCKS

So, here’s the thing: I’m pretty upfront about the fact that I’m a huge snob.  I love dive bars and cheap deals, but when it comes down to the character of the people I hang out with, I’m a pretty harsh judge.  I’m just not the kind of person that likes to surround himself with [...]

I Can’t Stand RWDC Haters

No, but seriously.  I lived here for over two years and grew accustomed to the strengths and weaknesses of this fine town.  Now I’m back this summer for a span of about three months and it seems like all anyone is talking about is The Real World filming here for the next five months.  What [...]