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LexGo's best of 2010 includes Eaglesmith, Los Lobos, Costello

Nice list of top 2010 releases from Walter Tunis, contributing music columnist for LexGo. Reminds me to spend more time with Elvis Costello's "National Ransom," and Los Lobos' "Tin Can Trust." And it's great to see Fred Eaglesmith's "Cha Cha Cha" get recognition. Check out Walter's complete list. 

 

 

 

Favorite albums of 2010 (so far)

Already know I'll be adding a few titles, but here are my favorite releases of 2010 (so far):

• The Black Keys-Brothers
• Fred Eaglesmith-Cha Cha Cha
• Bobby Bare Jr.-A Storm, A Tree, My Mother’s Head
• Stephanie Finch And the Company Men-Cry Tomorrow
• Black Dub-Black Dub
• Steve Poltz-Dream House
• Hoodoo Gurus-Purity Of Essence
• Jon Dee Graham-It’s Not As Bad As It Looks
• Neil Young-Le Noise
• Jon Langford-Old Devils

 

 

Stephen King picks his year's best

Stephen King loves rock and roll. This week he unveils his favorite seven albums of 2007 in his last-page column in Entertainment Weekly.

I agree with most of King's selections, especially Lyle Lovett and Steve Earle. But I can't believe he couldn't round out his list to 10 (or more). King bemoans the quality of this year's releases. No argument. But where's  Spoon, Tinariwen, or Ray Wylie Hubbard all with worthy '07 releases? OK, so Ray Wylie's Snake Farm is a 2006 release. Still, it resonated well into 2007.

Mr. King is entitled to his picks and his non-picks. And I won't question him too harshly on finding only seven "best" albums this year. Mainly because I'm a big fan. Also, I don't want to risk the wrath of the Big Rock and Roll Daddy who spawned Cujo, The Stand, and Christine.

Vote for the best album of 2007

This is one of my favorite times of the year. Yes, the gift giving, holiday lights and sugar-plum visions are pretty cool, but what I really love are all the "best of" lists.

You're invited to participate in All Songs Considered's "Best Album of 2007" poll. Vote soon. Results will be posted on All Song's site on December 20.

And watch Radio Barz for my own truly biased list of personal favorites coming soon to these pages.