jahresuberblick im gluck (2)

The first time I heard The Roots’ last album Game Theory I was in Ted’s car. We were on our way to our rehearsal room. What an incredible ride it was. This album is The Roots’ best to date. Why didn’t it sell five million copies? It should. Okay, the music is at times dark, claustrophobic and political, but the songs are full of great hooks and the rhythms are incredibly strong. Best hip-hop release this year. I just recently discovered Paul St. Hilaire’s A devine state of mind. It’s by far the best dub album I’ve heard in years and years; an instant classic. Up next is the worlds most underestimated band of the last ten years: Broadcast. This years Future Crayon is filled with b-sides, outtakes and rarities. Of course it’s not as good as their sublime full-lengths, but it’s still a gorgeous collection of extraordinary dream-pop and post-rock. Stop ignoring this band, they’re brilliant!