Essex County, ON
Day 4
We the People...
A Tribe Called Quest
From "We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service"
2016 (US)
NKC
One of my favorite hip-hop bands and an absolute legend of the genre. The anti-discrimination lyrics remain (sadly) as relevant as ever.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO2S...
Day 4
We the People...
A Tribe Called Quest
From "We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service"
2016 (US)
NKC
One of my favorite hip-hop bands and an absolute legend of the genre. The anti-discrimination lyrics remain (sadly) as relevant as ever.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO2S...
Day 3
Trap Queen
Fetty Wap
From "Fetty Wap"
2014 (US)
NKC/PC
This was even in the running for a bonus, thanks to its effortless flow and soaring hook. The last 30 seconds are among the most startling in hip-hop with the producer as terrifying final boss.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_kF...
Day 3
Trap Queen
Fetty Wap
From "Fetty Wap"
2014 (US)
NKC/PC
This was even in the running for a bonus, thanks to its effortless flow and soaring hook. The last 30 seconds are among the most startling in hip-hop with the producer as terrifying final boss.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_kF...
Day 2
Black Beatles
Rae Sremmurd (f. G. Mane)
From "SremmLife 2"
2016 (US)
NKC/PC
Dark, psychedelic, and sinister, BB benefits from its sparse trap production.
Rap under-performed last time, so I'm starting with a hip-hop set to get some ideas out there.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8m9...
Day 2
Black Beatles
Rae Sremmurd (f. G. Mane)
From "SremmLife 2"
2016 (US)
NKC/PC
Dark, psychedelic, and sinister, BB benefits from its sparse trap production.
Rap under-performed last time, so I'm starting with a hip-hop set to get some ideas out there.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8m9...
Day 1
Unranked
V. 3005
Childish Gambino
From "Because the Internet"
2013 (US)
NKC/PC
Great mix of hip-hop and soul, with amazing production and an indy vibe. (V.3005 and 3005 are different mixes of essentially the same song.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VmD...
Day 1
Unranked
V. 3005
Childish Gambino
From "Because the Internet"
2013 (US)
NKC/PC
Great mix of hip-hop and soul, with amazing production and an indy vibe. (V.3005 and 3005 are different mixes of essentially the same song.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VmD...
Reilly Fitzgerald
2020
Reilly Fitzgerald
2020
Time for some resolutions that I probably won't keep. 😁
Time for some resolutions that I probably won't keep. 😁
Day 7
Mysterious Girl
Neggy Gemmy
⭐ BOOST! ⭐
Lovely, charming, and sophisticated pop. The comparison to Saint Etienne is apt, but it has its own unique energy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihqs...
Day 7
Mysterious Girl
Neggy Gemmy
⭐ BOOST! ⭐
Lovely, charming, and sophisticated pop. The comparison to Saint Etienne is apt, but it has its own unique energy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihqs...
Day 6
Julia's War
Hotline TNT
⭐ BOOST! ⭐
Very solid indy rock with suitably crunchy guitars. I'm always a fan of tracks like this. :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLxf...
Day 6
Julia's War
Hotline TNT
⭐ BOOST! ⭐
Very solid indy rock with suitably crunchy guitars. I'm always a fan of tracks like this. :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLxf...
Day 5
Double Infinity
Big Thief
⭐ BOOST! ⭐
I've long been a fan of Big Thief and their smart, distinctive brand of Americana/folk-rock. Great album all-round too!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjqL...
Day 5
Double Infinity
Big Thief
⭐ BOOST! ⭐
I've long been a fan of Big Thief and their smart, distinctive brand of Americana/folk-rock. Great album all-round too!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjqL...
Day 4
Walk Home
Bon Iver
From "SABLE, fABLE"
I find Bon Iver to be the most creative and adventurous member of the late aughts folk rockers. So many good tracks from this album!
Starting tomorrow, I'll turn my attention to boosting. :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQKC...
Day 4
Walk Home
Bon Iver
From "SABLE, fABLE"
I find Bon Iver to be the most creative and adventurous member of the late aughts folk rockers. So many good tracks from this album!
Starting tomorrow, I'll turn my attention to boosting. :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQKC...
Day 3
Another Life
Alabama Shakes
Great to see Alabama Shakes back with a new album upcoming in the new year. The lead single sounds as great as always, although I don't suppose it will broaden their base much.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDwu...
Day 3
Another Life
Alabama Shakes
Great to see Alabama Shakes back with a new album upcoming in the new year. The lead single sounds as great as always, although I don't suppose it will broaden their base much.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDwu...
Day 2
Baby Baby
Nourished by Time
From "The Passionate Ones"
Interesting mix of alternative hip hop and late 20th Century R&B!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8Gi...
Day 2
Baby Baby
Nourished by Time
From "The Passionate Ones"
Interesting mix of alternative hip hop and late 20th Century R&B!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8Gi...
Day 1
Never Enough
Turnstile
From "Never Enough"
It's more polished than their earlier albums, but keeps their hard rock spirit alive.
Thanks @peoples-pop-polls.bsky.social for hosting!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nfk1...
Day 1
Never Enough
Turnstile
From "Never Enough"
It's more polished than their earlier albums, but keeps their hard rock spirit alive.
Thanks @peoples-pop-polls.bsky.social for hosting!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nfk1...
I've added a screenshot of these 20 new HMs too.
open.spotify.com/playlist/5li...
I've added a screenshot of these 20 new HMs too.
open.spotify.com/playlist/5li...
Day 25
Your Ex-Lover Is Dead
Stars
From "Set Yourself On Fire"
For my last entry, my stock answer for the most underrated band (from anywhere, not just Canada). Stars had moderate success here, but they should have been ... stars everywhere!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X9j...
Day 25
Your Ex-Lover Is Dead
Stars
From "Set Yourself On Fire"
For my last entry, my stock answer for the most underrated band (from anywhere, not just Canada). Stars had moderate success here, but they should have been ... stars everywhere!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X9j...
Day 25
Your Ex-Lover Is Dead
Stars
From "Set Yourself On Fire"
For my last entry, my stock answer for the most underrated band (from anywhere, not just Canada). Stars had moderate success here, but they should have been ... stars everywhere!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X9j...
#1 (Day 50)
⭐ 12 pts ⭐
Welcome to My Island
Caroline Polachek
From Desire, I Want to Turn Into You
2022 (US)
Once more to the Polachek zone & my favorite album of the decade for my #1 pick. It's absolutely perfect art pop with all the right influences!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhCQ...
#1 (Day 50)
⭐ 12 pts ⭐
Welcome to My Island
Caroline Polachek
From Desire, I Want to Turn Into You
2022 (US)
Once more to the Polachek zone & my favorite album of the decade for my #1 pick. It's absolutely perfect art pop with all the right influences!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhCQ...
Day 24
Juliet
Royal Wood
From "A Good Enough Day"
Royal Wood is a traditional songwriter who creates sharp lyrics and stately arrangements. His albums are always well crafted and consistent throughout.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnAm...
Day 24
Juliet
Royal Wood
From "A Good Enough Day"
Royal Wood is a traditional songwriter who creates sharp lyrics and stately arrangements. His albums are always well crafted and consistent throughout.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnAm...
#2 (Day 49)
⭐ 11 pts ⭐
Maestranza
Fleet Foxes
From "Shore"
2020 (US)
Breathtakingly beautiful and musically complex, this has been one of my favorite songs of the decade since I first heard it. The oblique, imagist lyrics add ambiguity and colour.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqHK...
#2 (Day 49)
⭐ 11 pts ⭐
Maestranza
Fleet Foxes
From "Shore"
2020 (US)
Breathtakingly beautiful and musically complex, this has been one of my favorite songs of the decade since I first heard it. The oblique, imagist lyrics add ambiguity and colour.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqHK...
Day 23
My Definition of a Boombastic Jazz Style
Dream Warriors
From "And Now the Legacy Begins"
Canada doesn't have a deep hip-hop bench, but there are some gems. This charming old school track incorporates the theme from a Canadian game show!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoE5...
Day 23
My Definition of a Boombastic Jazz Style
Dream Warriors
From "And Now the Legacy Begins"
Canada doesn't have a deep hip-hop bench, but there are some gems. This charming old school track incorporates the theme from a Canadian game show!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoE5...
#3 (Day 48)
⭐ 11 pts ⭐
Aquamarine
Danger Mouse and Black Thought feat. Michael Kiwanuka
From "Cheat Codes"
2022 (US/UK)
Another that I thought would do better. Heartfelt, intelligent hip-hop with a heavy dose of classic soul and R&B. What a team up!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHvN...
#3 (Day 48)
⭐ 11 pts ⭐
Aquamarine
Danger Mouse and Black Thought feat. Michael Kiwanuka
From "Cheat Codes"
2022 (US/UK)
Another that I thought would do better. Heartfelt, intelligent hip-hop with a heavy dose of classic soul and R&B. What a team up!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHvN...
Day 22
Nova Heart
The Spoons
From "Arias & Symphonies"
Smart, inventive synth music from one of Canada's best new wave bands!
FYI: I'll be a bit busy next week, so will wrap up my challenge here in a few days. Still enjoying everyone's picks!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtqI...
Day 22
Nova Heart
The Spoons
From "Arias & Symphonies"
Smart, inventive synth music from one of Canada's best new wave bands!
FYI: I'll be a bit busy next week, so will wrap up my challenge here in a few days. Still enjoying everyone's picks!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtqI...
#4 (Day 47)
⭐ 11 pts ⭐
Baba Louie
Jaimie Branch
From "Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die"
2023 (US)
Branch was really coming into her own as a top-tier bandleader when she passed away. My fave jazz track of the century deserved to do better here!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLFi...
#4 (Day 47)
⭐ 11 pts ⭐
Baba Louie
Jaimie Branch
From "Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die"
2023 (US)
Branch was really coming into her own as a top-tier bandleader when she passed away. My fave jazz track of the century deserved to do better here!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLFi...