tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047596662034262687.post148464765572762081..comments2023-10-30T09:13:28.337-04:00Comments on Pop Headwound: Pitchfork PredictionsJameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10756286942289180124noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047596662034262687.post-79694015388113177342009-12-20T13:19:40.223-05:002009-12-20T13:19:40.223-05:00Yeah, I figured I'd probably be wrong about Ph...Yeah, I figured I'd probably be wrong about Phoenix after they had two songs from that album make the top ten for the tracks list. <br /><br />I think one reason I like Two Suns is because I live in Tucson, and I like the fact that Natasha Khan was inspired by landscapes and imagery of the Southwest. But though the album works well in that context, ultimately it's her voice that keeps me coming back to this album. <br /><br />And yes, Grizzly Bear being as low as six was somewhat surprising. I wonder when or if Pitchfork will post the individual writer lists. <br /><br />Good job with the 8/10, in any event. This was easily more fun than trying to predict the Oscars each year. Or the Grammys [shudder].alanjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378070315860610068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047596662034262687.post-86792754698301027112009-12-19T15:39:32.965-05:002009-12-19T15:39:32.965-05:00Boom - 8 out of 10, and the 2 I got wrong were #&#...Boom - 8 out of 10, and the 2 I got wrong were #'s 11 & 13. Not bad.<br /><br />Good call on Bat For Lashes Alan, though I just listened again to it the other day I don't get the fuss. <br /><br />Fever Ray - totally forgot about that album. <br /><br />How about Grizzly Bear dropping down to #6? That was very unexpected, would've put money on them coming in at #2.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10756286942289180124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047596662034262687.post-81012363547356758272009-12-16T07:53:59.818-05:002009-12-16T07:53:59.818-05:00Alan - Other than "Daniel" I was kind of...Alan - Other than "Daniel" I was kind of so-so on the BfL album, so I guess I never really thought of it as a contender. Who knows though, could be.<br /><br />I think the Phoenix album is a no doubt entry, as it should be. <br /><br />Thanks for the feedback..Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10756286942289180124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047596662034262687.post-58267100276896543942009-12-16T01:41:35.629-05:002009-12-16T01:41:35.629-05:00Looks like I was wrong about Dark Was the Night--i...Looks like I was wrong about Dark Was the Night--it merely made Pitchfork's "Honorable Mentions" list.alanjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378070315860610068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047596662034262687.post-25528694812224770842009-12-15T00:46:17.762-05:002009-12-15T00:46:17.762-05:00I'd like to see Bat for Lashes in the top ten,...I'd like to see Bat for Lashes in the top ten, and I honestly think it has a good chance. I think it came out around March or April, and it was the main thing I listened to for the next month or so. <br /><br />For some reason, I feel like Phoenix might not make the top ten. It's a darn good album, but it's been a good year in general, so there's plenty of competition. <br /><br />I haven't even listened to the Dark Was the Night compilation, but I sense that it may make the top ten. I read Pitchfork so regularly that I feel I can make that claim based on nothing more than a sort of spiritual connection with the entity that is Pitchfork.alanjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378070315860610068noreply@blogger.com