One of the things that's already made itself known about this project is the feeling of comfort I get from old music. A few times last week I needed to throw on something familiar and had nothing to turn to. As the year goes on I think I'll find music to regularly turn to, but even now as I grow attached to stuff from 2009 I am sad to think I won't be able to keep listening.
Despite that, I am enjoying this project very much. Not only am I discovering some really great music, I have enjoyed talking to friends who have contributed stuff for me to look into.
I did have a lapse this weekend as I thought Ida Maria's "Fortress Round My Heart" was released in 2009, but it turned out to be 2008. Mark liked it though.
This week I started listening to "The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart" (I know, right?). But still, pretty good band and they play with some speed which is nice.
I need to check out what music is being released this month, because come February I am going to move on to the 2010-only portion of this project.
I kind of like these guys too, despite having the name least likely to make me want to listen to them. On a related note, might want to try Passion Pit on the list of 2009 releases.
Posted by: Andrew Anker | 01/13/2010 at 05:54 AM
I'd avoided them because of their name as well. Sounded vaguely like "Coal Chamber". I will check them out, thanks!
Posted by: torrez | 01/13/2010 at 01:44 PM
Did you check out the Girls album from 2009, Andre? Very Elvis Costello.
Posted by: snarkout | 01/13/2010 at 06:19 PM
Yeah! I did, I think I burned out on them though. I will load it up tomorrow while I still have time though.
Posted by: torrez | 01/13/2010 at 09:32 PM