I NEED SUGAR
JAN27/2010
TOP 50 TRACKS OF THE NAUGHTIES, 46 THROUGH 50.
The first decade of the new millennium was a great decade for music, as noted in this article on my personal blog which was inspired by Street Boner's 90s lament." So, what better way to celebrate this much improved decade than by counting down I Need Sugar's best.
Starting with number 50 and working our way up. Here we go!
50. Underworld - Trim "Sugar. Sugar. Clear your mind. Leave it all behind." Nice vocal synth pop off Underworld's underrated 2002 release.
49. Ada - Maps (Michael Mayer & Tobias Thomas Mix) Before my '06/07 infatuation with Yeah Yeah Yeahs there was Michael Myer's remix of Ada's Maps cover. Glorious DJ track from 2005.
48. Cut Copy - Future Marks the early 2000's punchy crossover tracks and a sign of things to come from Australia. Sounds even better sped up. From 2004.
47. The Organ - I Am Not Surprised The Organ's stoic live shows came to an end following their Drake underground European sendoff. They'll be missed.
46. Kings of Convenience - Scars on Land Decade long folk kings, KoC channeled the best of Simon and Garfunkel but were always at their best when they played to their own rhythm.
DEC31/2009
RATING THE BEST MUSIC OF 2009. FROM PITCHFORK TO RESIDENT ADVISOR TO I NEED SUGAR
Here's a run down of two other top 2009 music lists. Pitchfork, who seem to be keenly interested in reviving the Beach Boys, and Resident Advisor, who love it when people mumble "house music" over a muffled beat. I took a listen to both sets to see what was what in the world of internet music lovers and have gathered my rankings below in fancy image format. Of course, the last image in the set is the trusty I Need Sugar list, which I hope is a much more varied collection of stellar tracks.
Pitchfork's Top 50 Tracks of 2009
Resident Advisor's Top 50 Tracks of 2009
I Need Sugar's Top 50 Tracks of 2009
Hear the top 10 I Need Sugar tracks at blip.fm.
MAY26/2009
STAND BY ME AROUND THE WORLD
From the documentary, Playing For Change: Peace Through Music, musicians from around the world are mashed up into a stirring rendition of Ben E King's Stand By Me. Gorgeous stuff.