2012's been a fantastic year - both for us (starting up this very blog on 21st August) and for music - having been to 11 gigs this year, we've seen more live music than in any previous years! These have been some of the inspiration behind our Top 30 chart - here are the albums which have made 2012 a great year in the world of indie and alternative music.
Of course, there are several albums we would have liked to have added to the list, but we can't include everything! So if you think this chart commits a couple of music injustices, feel free to let us know what you'd change. Anyway, here's to 2012 - and let's hope that 2013 can match this year's abundance of amazing albums (though that shouldn't be difficult - with Foals, Darwin Deez, Biffy Clyro, Vampire Weekend and Everything Everything announcing comeback albums, and new talent from the likes of Splashh, Novella, Dan Croll, S O H N and Swim Deep to name a few, this is already looking promising!)
All the best for the new year,
Isabella and Felicity - On The Jukebox
Now on with the countdown...
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| 30 - The Temper Trap The Temper Trap |
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| 29 - Battle Born The Killers |
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| 28 - My Head Is An Animal Of Monsters And Men |
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| 27 - The Only Place Best Coast |
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| 26 - America Give Up Howler |
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| 25 - All Our Favourite Stories Dog Is Dead |
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| 24 - In Our Heads Hot Chip |
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| 23 - Observator The Raveonettes |
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| 22 - 2:54 2:54 |
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| 21 - Into The Diamond Sun Stealing Sheep |
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| 20 - Port Of Morrow The Shins |
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| 19 - Babel Mumford & Sons |
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| 18 - Coexist The xx |
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| 17 - Gossamer Passion Pit |
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| 16 - Manifest! Friends |
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| 15 - To The Treetops! Team Me |
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| 14 - Shields Grizzly Bear |
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| 13 - Family The Cast Of Cheers |
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| 12 - Four Bloc Party |
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| 11 - Come Of Age The Vaccines |
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| 10 - Walk The Moon Walk The Moon |
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| 9 - Endless Flowers Crocodiles |
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| 8 - Django Django Django Django |
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| 7 - Enjoy It While It Lasts Spector |
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| 6 - Lonerism Tame Impala |
Little Comets
Newcastle's Little Comets returned to the indie scene in October 2012 with Life Is Elsewhere. Having released an album the year before, many worried they hadn't spent long enough writing. But Life Is Elsewhere proved to be some of their best work yet!
Two Door Cinema Club
The NI-based trio returned this year with their gem of a sophomore album, Beacon. Packed with catchy choruses and energetic guitar riffs, this didn't deviate too far from the band's debut, Tourist History, but nonetheless displayed a more mature sound than in the previous album.
Diiv
An obscure debut album from Zachary Cole Smith's (of Beach Fossils fame) new band, having received little publicity - but good ratings from music critics. Oshin celebrates guitars (which are a more prominent feature than vocals), bringing back The Cure-esque post-punk; a much needed revival.
The Maccabees
The Maccabees released their third studio album in early 2012, leaving a lasting impression on existing fans and new fans alike. A more powerful sound overall, the band have expanded on their previously more 'Indie' albums, and created 13 tracks of brilliance.
Alt-J (∆)
This debut album has deservedly made it to first place: it is refreshingly different to most current alternative acts. Each song tells a different story; from Breezeblocks, which depicts an obsessive relationship, to Taro, the story of a real-life photographer. This is, in our opinion, the number 1 album of 2012.
Isabella and Felicity, OTJ x
Hey girls ! Thanks for joining my followers :)
ReplyDeleteI found loads of new bands to listen here, thanks for sharing ^^
Happy new year, and visit me sometime ! :)
Satu
Indie by heart
Hi Satu, glad you like our shortlist! We'll be updating this more frequently - expect to see lots of new bands, songs and albums!
ReplyDeleteWe'll be sure to check out your blog too :)
Isabella and Felicity