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Libby Hopper
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| 1 | M.I.A. – Kala (Interscope) Exciting, entertaining, interesting, appealing, and one of a kind. This album is pure jungle genius. |
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| 2 | Radiohead – In Rainbows (Self-released) One of those albums that I can listen to over and over and still love it. Thom Yorke has done it again. |
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| 3 | Feist – The Reminder (Interscope) The Reminder makes me feel like I’m snuggling next to a fireplace on a bearskin rug. Warm, fuzzy, but not sickeningly sweet. |
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| 4 | Broken Social Scene presents Kevin Drew – Spirit if… (Arts & Crafts) Broken Social Scene kicks ass forever in my book and I’m not ashamed to say it. Yet another album filled with creative riffs, controversial lyrics, and cool arts&crafts cameos. |
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| 5 | Deerhunter – Cryptograms (Kranky) As much as I hate Bradford Cox’s obnoxious demeanor, Cryptograms is fucking amazing so I will allow it. It’s like being transported to the world of noisy gothic teenage angst that parents will never understand. |
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| 6 | Justice – † (Ed Banger / Because / Vice) Great dance music without sounding like it was created by a machine. France can do no wrong. |
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| 7 | Devendra Banhart – Smokey Rolls down Thunder Canyon (XL Recordings) I love the old-timey folk feel to his songs. That, mixed with his insanity and inappropriate behavior, creates something magical. |
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| 8 | Tegan and Sara – The Con (Vapor) The Con has honest lyrics, catchy melodies, and tells a story. A great album to sing along to. |
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| 9 | Panda Bear – Person Pitch (Paw Tracks) This album just makes people feel good. A great, happy, and unique album. |
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| 10 | Cass McCombs – Dropping the Writ (Domino) This album is like a dreamy, rolling field filled with dandelions and woodland creatures. Lovely. |
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| 11 | Black Lips – Good Bad Not Evil (Vice) Black Lips are a dirty and disgusting garage band made for perverted shitheads and rude indie kids. But for some reason, I like it. |
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| 12 | Muscles – Guns Babes Lemonade (Modular) You can tell this guy loves his life. I just want to hold his hand and dance forever. |
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| 13 | The Field – From Here We Go Sublime (Kompakt) Seriously trance-inducing sounds combined with the warmth and comfort of familiarity. It’s like floating through clouds. |
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| 14 | Chromatics – Night Drive (Italians Do It Better) They seem to be going for the whole glamour and mystery of Italian nightlife. It’s like a murder mystery where the bad guys are too sexy to hate. |
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| 15 | Deerhoof – Friend Opportunity (5RC) Cute and quirky, this album is definitely their best to date. Perfect for the hyperactive child in me. |
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