Best of the year playlists (similar to opinions) are like bellybuttons; everybody has one. And moreover, as a Music Supervisor and DJ whose responsibilities include taking requests and anticipating what YOU want to hear, it’s always a bit strange for me to be asked, “What music do you like?” Nevertheless, here’s a few of the records that caught my attention during this weird and wacky year.
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Artist: Erasure
Album: The Neon
Track: Fallen Angel
Twitter: @erasureinfo
For the last 35 years, Vince Clarke and Andy Bell of Erasure have been crafting some of the most memorable and beloved Pop songs of the 20th century. And the key to their continued success is their long-practiced musical alchemy. By blending Bell’s angelic vocals, Clarke’s glittering synth lines, and (most importantly) exceptional songwriting, they create rich and enduring tunes that sound equally good when played on either an acoustic guitar or a Minimoog. After a bit of a melancholic misstep with their 2017 release World Be Gone, the band is back to their full uplifting and dance-inducing splendor with The Neon. The tracks “Fallen Angel” and “Shot A Satellite” are standouts. But overall, the record is fun and inspirational – and a much-needed diversion from this unpredictable year.
Top 10 Albums of 2020
1. Erasure – The Neon
2. Caribou – Suddenly
3. Fleet Foxes – Shore
4. Tame Impala – The Slow Rush
5. Benge – Mirror Systems
6. Groove Armada – Edge of The Horizon
7. Recondite – Dwell
8. Thundercat – It Is What It Is
9. 070 Shake – Modus Vivendi
10. AC/DC – Power Up
