Music authority comes from those who have expertised in criticism, have written serious music journalism and have stood for years in the industry. We base our taste from them, or at least compare theirs on our own, and in a way improve our playlist due to their influence. A small blog like mine has nothing to boast but the passion it has for music itself, closely knitted with the love of words. While I was tempted to make my quintessential Best of the Year list, I had thought of letting a group of people share their own instead. The project of asking musicians, directors, artists and writers (from the US, Canada, Russia, Sweden, France, Switzerland, the Philippines, Australia, Iceland and Norway) for this yearender project has been a great experience, and I feel deeply honored that they took the time to work on their submissions. Who can give better insight of what a year it has been for music than the people who closely or relatively worked, in one way or another, with music for production, employment and inspiration. While it can be an almighty task to dish out a list on my behalf, it is more remarkable to know what these people have listened to instead.
Now with this humbling experience, here is the 2011 Best Album Picks.
Filed under: Musicians: Profiles & Interviews, 2011 Best Album List, 2011 Best Music Albums, Best Albums 2011, Best Records 2011, List of Best Albums 2011
Impassioned and in debt, Anthony Ruptak’s “Red Mark” is a tale of corporate catch trap tugging each and everyone of us. Understanding what Ruptak is trying to say is not as hard as escaping his reminder of what sort of mess we are in; delayed bills, hitting rock bottom and dreaming of your parents’ home are only few of images he invokes to fully realize this plight.
