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David Musto: January 1, 2012

The final installment of my year-end album list. Let the second guessing commence.

Part One #‘s 21-30
Part Two #‘s 11-20
Top 10 Non-LP Singles & EPs

  1. The Pains Of Being Pure At HeartBelong (Slumberland)

    Quite simply, this could be the soundtrack to a lost John Hughes movie. Altogether new but familiar, they managed to improve on their stellar debut.

  2. Dum Dum GirlsOnly In Dreams (Sub Pop)

    The second occurrence in a trend that is eighties reminiscence. Reverb-heavy Go-Go’s is the best way I can describe. Though, this is better than anything the Go-Go’s did.

    Dum Dum Girls – Only in Dreams by subpop

  3. The Joy FormidableThe Big Roar (Atlantic)

    I’m probably the last to the table as far as BT goes when it comes to The Joy Formidable but it didn’t take long to become enveloped in these songs.

    The Big Roar by thejoyformidable

  4. I Break HorsesHearts (I Kill Love)

  5. Ringo DeathstarrColour Trip (AC300)

    The third and not yet last shoegazey entry in my top 10. Their first release was all Jesus And Mary Chain and this one is more My Bloody Valentine. At least they’re aping the right bands.

    Ringo Deathstarr – Imagine Hearts by Club AC30

  6. Cymbals Eat GuitarsLenses Alien (Barsuk)

    A more complex effort than their debut and the sound benefits from the band’s growth.

    Cymbals Eat Guitars “Rifle Eyesight (Proper Name)” by Barsuk Records

  7. Kurt VileSmoke Ring For My Halo (Matador)

    This is the first Vile release that I have found to be truly impressive. It has a lasting impact that the other records just haven’t had.

  8. Fucked UpDavid Comes To Life (Matador)

    The band seemed poised for a letdown after the lackluster collection David’s Town. I guess there was a reason those songs were leftovers.

    Fucked Up – Queen Of Hearts by snipelondon

  9. Boogie MonsterZechimechi (Needs More Ram)

    All year, I have championed these young Canadian noisemakers. Lightning Bolt fans: what are you waiting for?

    Boogie Monster – Castle In The Clouds by boogiemonsterband

  10. MinksBy The Hedge (Captured Tracks)

    The latest great release from Captured Tracks. This one was in my top 10 all year.

    Minks – Cemetary Rain by fearurself