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Re: 2012 Album of the year so far.

Dark_Side_of_the_Moon wrote:

I think this is probably the wildcard but I would say "A Different Kind of Truth - Van Halen".

They just came back with a vengeance and put out a massive rock album. They proved they weren't over the hill and could still do it, with some kick **** songs that were modern and not the same old 80's stuff.

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I actually pulled this one out again.......it's pretty darn good....sounds as good as they did before...too bad the tour did not last and Dave's Voice

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1) Blackberry Smoke - The Whippoorwill
Just perfect. Great songs, great playing, no fillers. Perfect. And I love the cover art.

2) Joe Bonamassa - Driving Towards the Daylight
Some outstanding tracks but there's one or two that are average (in terms of songwriting). Needless to say the guitars are phenomenal, as always.

3) Pistol Annies - Hell on heels
I do have a thing for southern belles singing in harmony.


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I've enjoyed many albums this year..including the live BCC one, Joe's DTTD and a nice surprising return from Van Halen...
I'm looking forward to the new BCC album, plus the Soundgarden release...but already...and by a mile...I know the greatest album this year and for a long while will be the Zeppelin Celebration Day release in November.

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In no particular order...

Joe Bonamassa "Driving Towards the Daylight"

Oli Brown "Here I Am"

Albert Cummings "No Regrets"

Walter Trout "Blues For The Modern Daze"

That should be about it for me. cool

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Re: 2012 Album of the year so far.

Warren Haynes Band - Live at the Moody Theater.

I've been meaning to pick that up for a while.

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Anathema - Weather Systems.  This album has made me cry. Atmospheric prog at its best. If any album gets close to this, I'll be surprised.

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'The Sound Of The Life Of The Mind' - Ben Folds Five... In my mind, one of the most under-rated groups on the planet... Sure, not a definitely winner, but a nominee? Yes! Their first album since 1999 I believe? And I've just listened to it through - Just awesome... At times, chaotic, at times, elegant beyond belief... Piano/Bass/Drums driven rock, with Jazz influences, and it's incredible smile
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And some video proof (like we needed it) of each person's prowess...

Joe... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT0H2tk14g0 (sorry for the camera shake)

Oli... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TxHZta5gZk (the only one that is not my video)

Albert... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHB78HDI8Wo

Walter... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkp_BpEgd68 (Mine and Joe's buddy Tallan, sneeks in on this one! wink )

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Re: 2012 Album of the year so far.

Jack White: Blunderbuss

Lamb of God: Resolution

Volbeat: Beyond Hell/Above Heaven

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Re: LoG - I love the band, but have a hard time getting past Randy's voice . . .

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I agree with some already posted - Joe, Walter, Oli, Nimmo Bros but I have got to add the new album "House in the Woods" by Henrik Freischlader Band. Bought it in Munich on Monday and cant stop playing it - perfectly captures his live experience but its 10 studio tracks.

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Wait, was Volbeat this year? So it was. That too.

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I love the new Rival Sons album "Head Down" that came out yesterday. It will be in my top 10 for the year for sure.  wink

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Beth-O-Holic wrote:

I love the new Rival Sons album "Head Down" that came out yesterday. It will be in my top 10 for the year for sure.  wink

For sure.

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Beth-O-Holic wrote:

I love the new Rival Sons album "Head Down" that came out yesterday. It will be in my top 10 for the year for sure.  wink

For sure.

Surprisingly I don't like the new album at all.   I've felt they started off fantastic and have been gradually producing lesser albums ever since.

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Beth-O-Holic wrote:

I love the new Rival Sons album "Head Down" that came out yesterday. It will be in my top 10 for the year for sure.  wink

I just love its diversity.

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Add,  Almost Always Never by Joanne Shaw Taylor................simply stunning.

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Saw Rival Sons in Brighton last night. They were teriffic. Anyone with tickets are in for a treat.