The supremes might be my favourite Motown band, which is pretty high praise. I struggled to decide between this and Where did our love go? but in the end this just edged it.
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Daily Archives: January 9, 2011
Napoleon – Cleopatra
I seem to have a weakness for Scandinavian pop which began with Bjork and hasn’t really stopped since. Relentlessly upbeat, perhaps my most hummed and whistled song of 2010.
MGMT – Electric Feel
Proving that you don’t have to be nice guys to make good music…
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Darwin Deez – Radar Detector
This was one my biggest tunes of 2010. Extra points for a pretty funny video and for talking about taking acid on Radio 2.
You are a RADAR detector…
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The Beach Boys – Caroline, No
The highlight of a spectacular album. The contrast between sunny melody and aching melancholy simmering just beneath the surface is stunning. Additionally, a pretty dope album sleeve.
Pet Sounds:
Willie Tee – Walking up a one way street
I wish I could sound this good with a broken heart!
Willie Tee was a pioneer of the New Orleans funk and Soul scene. I first heard this track here:
On the “Downtown Soulville with Mr.Fine Wine” show – Well worth a look.
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Duran Duran – Come Undone
Perfectly 80’s. A theme I will probably revisit!
Curtis Mayfield – Move On Up
What other way could I possibly begin?
Additionally, extra kudos for the attire in the video (taken from the album sleeve – also a favourite). I wish i could look that good in a yellow suit!
Talking Heads – Once in a lifetime
David Byrne – What a hero. Truly spectacular video. Could it be any more 1980’s?
Same as it ever was…
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