So I've been away for a while but I'm back with a list of records that vary from the very beautiful, to the right corkers, to the simply wonderful, all in one long list, all for you to listen to.
I hope you like this.
It's been a long time coming.
1) HOLD ME BY TOM ODELL
"Another amazing, passionate, elaborate affair from Mr Odell. Such a talent. Just incredible. Love, love, LOVE! Fabulous."
2) POMPEII BY BASTILLE
"Currently number two in the Top 40, this catchy little number is proving rather triumphant for Bastille and rightly so too. Once it's in your head, it's impossible to forget."
3) MY SONGS KNOW WHAT YOU DID IN THE DARK BY FALL OUT BOY
"Gets better and better with every listen. An absolute corker of a song. What a return from one of the greatest punk rock bands of this century."
4) BROKEN BY JAKE BUGG
"The first of a few Bugg masterpieces to make the list. Very sincere, honest and beautiful."
5) NOW BY PARAMORE
"'Now' marks the return of a slightly altered Paramore. It pursues a slightly different direction whilst still retaining the core essence that defines Paramore."
6) ACES BY RUEN BROTHERS
"Let's open the doors for two new faces appearing on the music scene. A really strong first release that is making waves in the music world already. Well worth a listen and a download."
7) ALL OF THE LIGHTS BY KANYE WEST FT RIHANNA AND CO.
"A gloriously grand tune from back in the day, featuring a host of utterly fabulous faces all contributing a little something here to make this track into the magnificent beast that it is."
8) SUPER RICH KIDS BY FRANK OCEAN
"So slick, smooth, well made... to put it blunt, Channel Orange is rammed full of baby making music.This guy is just a true master of his craft."
9) SIMPLE AS THIS BY JAKE BUGG
"A beautiful little undiscovered gem from the enormously talented Jake Bugg. Honest, insightful and endearing observations put perfectly into words and complimented wonderfully by the guitar."
10) GOLD DIGGER BY KANYE WEST FT JAMIE FOXX
"One word: TUNE. Get this pouring out your speakers if only to remind yourself how good this is."
11) CHOCOLATE BY THE 1975
"Delightfully catchy number from the up and coming The 1975. Distinctive, quirky and really, really good."
11) WITH OR WITHOUT YOU BY U2
"A classic that never grows old. They don't make them like this anymore do they?"
The Keane cover is also worth checking out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIGUhas-LuA
12) WATERLOO SUNSET BY THE KINKS
"A beautiful little snapshot of London life back in the late sixties."
13) TONIGHT BY THEME PARK
"Very distinct, summery, unique record by a band of the same description. Put on your summer playlist."
14) Step Up For The Cool Cats by Palma Violets
"They haven't released much material just yet but every record they put out there never fails to dissapoint. With the new album out early this week, it should prove interesting to see what else they've been hiding up there sleeves..."
15) Out On My Own by Gabrielle Aplin
"This girl cannot put a foot wrong. Every single song is so beautifully made, it's impossible to find faults, and this is no exception. A wonderful little secret beauty."
16) My Girl by Willy Moon
"Retro, classic, reminiscent of a slick, sweet era long gone, this song is refreshingly different and that is why we love it so very much."
17) Diamonds by Ben Howard
"One of our little favourites from deserving double Brit Award winner Ben Howard."
18) Cutt Off by Kasabian
"Absolute monster of a tune. Never gets old. If you haven't got it in your life, please get it. Now."
19) Seen It All by Jake Bugg
"The last appearance in our chart for Mr Bugg and one hell of a great record too. This guy really is quite something, no wonder people are hailing him the next Bob Dylan when he's producing music like this at just nineteen years old."
20) Home by Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros
"I'm sorry but the name of this band alone means they deserve a spot on this chart. Awesome creativity right there. And a great little number to play when you're on your way back to the place you call home."
