A Good Month. Aye!

We have happened upon an almost unknown occurrence. January has become one of the best months I've know for years in terms of completely amazing albums being released! Maybe this has happened before and I don't remember, or maybe I'm just so numb from December's stillbirth output that I'm over-excited by good music coming out... I'm not sure. Either way, it's a breath of fresh air and VERY welcome.

Albums you must buy:

Gruff Rhys - 'Candylion'
(ex-Super Furry Animals front man goes all mellow and acoustic, easily the best thing I've heard in ages)

The Shins - 'Wincing The Night Away'
(following a supposedly "lacklustre 2nd album" that is amazing, this new album is incredible and possibly fulfills Natalie Portman's promise that this band "will change your life")

The Good The Bad & The Queen
(Damon Albarn proves he doesn't know how to make a bad album. Simply sublime)

Bloc Party - 'A Weekend In The City'
(fed up with indie bands playing boring music with no meaning? Well thank god for the only indie band out there making dark pop music about socialist and political issues. A huge step forward for the only NME band worth paying attention to)

Alphino - 'Lens Flare'
(it's great, you should buy it NOW)

Album to avoid: The View - 'Hats Off To The Buskers'
(remember what I said about boring NME indie bands that play predictable songs with generic meanings? This is the prime example of that. No point to this band whatsoever, you'll be bored to tears by track 3)

PS: For those wondering what the hell was with my last 2 blogs, stay patient as the 3rd and final part of the story is coming soon!

PPS: For those that want the Cap'n Jack Pirates 3 wallpaper without my title across it then here it is...