My Top ALBUMS of 2012

  Heyyyyy... We survived the "END OF THE WORLD"! Congrats, HA... That preposterous notion rightfully aside, it's time to reflect upon the great music of 2012.
  It seems like nowadays there's a new artist or group that takes their turn in the limelight somewhat daily. Good, I say! It is a tribute to the fact that everyone has the opportunity to write, share their sound to whomever is willing to listen, and ultimately revel in their musical accomplishments.
  This is a list of my favourite albums released in 2012 that I have found to be inspiring, captivating, impressive, enjoyable, etc. as a whole. Hope you agree to a certain extent, and please give me some suggestions of your own! ENJOY:

10. Passion Pit - Gossamer

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9. The Shins - Port Of Morrow

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8. Imagine Dragons - Night Visions

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7. The Lumineers - The Lumineers

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6. Frank Ocean - Channel Orange

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5. Andrew Bird - Break It Yourself

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4. Ben Howard - Every Kingdom

 (re-released in N.A.)

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3. Mumford & Sons - Babel

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2. Patrick Watson - Adventures In Your Own Backyard

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And my NUMBER ONE album of 2012 IS...

1.  Of Monsters and Men - My Head Is An Animal

  Of Monsters and Men came out of the blue (the refreshing blue skies of Iceland that is), forming only two years ago to compete and win in a battle of the bands! We're sure glad they did, because they created a beautiful record this year, releasing their unique sound to the world; and it has spread rapidly ever since. Check it OUT!

HONOURABLE MENTIONS:

Sigur Rós - Valtari

Young Oceans - Young Oceans

Stars - The North

Metric - Synthetica

Wish List (the albums I did not get to

that might have made an impact on my choices):

Bahamas - Barchords
Dirty Projectors - Swing Lo Magellan

Beach House - Bloom

The xx - Coexist

Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d city

Last year, I included Feist and The Antlers on my wish list and was blown away when I finally listened to their albums (Metals and Burst Apart respectively). Furthermore, I was completely awestruck by seeing both live in the summer, so of course I'll be expanding my 2012 album experience into the new year!

I'm looking forward to what 2013 has in store! Happy NEW YEAR! CHEERS.

Merry Christmas!

Veni, veni Emmanuel,
Captivum solve Israel,
Qui gemit in exilio
Privatus Dei Filio

Gaude, gaude! Emmanuel
nascetur pro te, Israel

(O come, O come, Emmanuel,
And ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear.

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
shall come to thee, O Israel.)

(... It's not just my favourite Christmas song because

my name derives from Emmanuel, trust me.) 

May you have a blessed Christmas,

enjoying this memorable time of year with loved ones!

My gift to you: Hey Rosetta!'s A Cup of Kindness Yet Christmas EP! (An awesome version of "O Come O Come Emmanuel" included) Cheers!