The Best of the Rest
or
88 Lines about 44 Songs

Part Two

33) Dirty Projectors - Offspring are Blank
This is kinda a weird song (although not really by Dirty Projectors standards).  But even weird songs can kick ass.

32) El P - Oh Hail No
El P is a very good producer and a competent enough rapper.  The reason this song is ranked where it is though is because at the 1:40 mark, Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire gives my favorite rap verse of the year.

31) Kelly Hogan - We Can't Have Nice Things
Is it enough to say I find her voice pretty?  Because that's all the analysis you're going to get.

New Music 5/8/12

Animal Kingdom - The Looking Away

This indie band's from the UK and this is their sophomore album, although it's the first I've ever heard of them before, and I have to say, I like what I hear.  Since "indie" is essentially useless as a signifier, I guess I'd say these guys leans more towards an orchestral, melodic area.  It's a pretty full sound, like something like the Editors, but unlike that group there's more of a variety to how they sound: at different times, Animal Kingdom can sound moody, bright, chill, or driving.  Front to back, this is a solid indie release.  

Selection (Unfortunately, the album is only out on iTunes, so I can't link spotify, and youtube only has one of the songs.  If it's any consolation, it's a pretty fucking great song)

Strange Attractor

Get Away with It (Update: YouTube finally added some more Animal Kingdom songs)

The Art of Tuning Out