It’s been a long and productive year here at !upstarter and a lot of good music came across this desk. I regret that I didn’t have the time to review each and every release. I can only hope that in 2012 the music keeps on coming in and that I once again have the privilege of listening to the hopes, dreams, and efforts of musicians and bands from around the world.
People love lists, so once again I’ve compiled a top ten for this year’s reviews. There were so many great releases to choose from, but after some deliberation I’ve narrowed it down to the following:
#1. Dan P. & The Bricks – Watch Where You Walk
#2. 20 Bulls Each – A Glorious and Bloody Revolution
#3. Swingin’ Utters – Here, Under Protest
#4. The Snallygasters – Black Aggie EP
#5. Cubicle – The Severance Package
#6. Shoot the Hostage – So Polite
#7. Überband – Live In Poland
#8. Prize The Doubt – This Will Die Unrecognized
#9. Do It With Malice – The Burned Over District
#10. Flatout Jones – Closed Doors and Weird Situations
There you have it, the top ten reviews for 2011. Let’s have a big round of applause for all the bands that made the cut.
I’d also like to give honorable mention to a few bands that didn’t hit the top ten. Holding Onto Sound for their EP – The Tempest and to Darrow Chemical Company who sent in a kick ass release that I didn’t have time to review.
–Jerry Actually
