This is the Album Of The Year so far, and though I have numerous new releases to wade through over the next three months, I'll be surprised if anything is better. I'm unsure when the 2012 Grammy nominations are announced, but if this isn't on the ballot for Album, Record, Rock, Alternative, something, then the process is inadequate. There is so much here for so many different people that I cannot believe it would be ignored. How about "psychedelic-pop-piano-orchestral-funky-metal-rock-folk" as a category? It would be a shoe-in, unless Wilco's new album finally comes out, in which there would be a tie. That being said, every Wilco fan needs "Circuital". Beach Boy fans would find something to like, too. Cheap Trick devotees as well. For the Pink Floyd fans, I offer this evidence
To be able to create these diverse musical masterpieces is mind-blowing to me. How does Jim James (Yim Yames, or whatever moniker he assumes) do it? Which pharmaceutical collaboration is it? I don't care, dude, just don't kill yourself, please.
My Morning Jacket is one of America's current great bands (actually, the total could be counted on one hand with a finger or two remaining), and "Circuital" is their most complete release. I hope I can clear my schedule to be able to see them live when they come to town in December. I don't get to many shows anymore, and I hate paying for them, but I'll make an exception for this one...
Grammy???? Gotta have commercial radio airplay to get a grammy. Just ask Jethro Tull! At least VH1 has shown some sort of interest, unless the label purchased the whole package to generate some sort of interest.
ReplyDeleteDebuted at #5 here and also charted in several other countries, not that they matter directly for a Grammy, but might to a savvy Grammy voter.
ReplyDeleteHey Mr. Kilts,
ReplyDeleteI believe that's one nomination for Alternative Album of the Year