2012 Favorites: Albums/Concerts

Albums:

1. Mumford and Sons // Babel

Well, I certainly don't claim to be the only fan who claims that Mumford owns a piece of their soul, but gosh. I am very much certain there will never be a year in which they make an album that isn't my number one. 

2. Passion Pit  // Gossamer

This came out in early summer, and I still just let the whole album play out. It's just brilliant for every mood.

3. Coldplay // Mylo Xylo

Not my personal favorite Coldplay album, but another solid and brilliant record.

4. Sigur Ros // Valtari

Also soul owning. Seeing this live so soon. I may burst from elation.

5. Alt-J // An Awesome Wave

Okay. I can't believe this is top five, and maybe it's because it's still fairly new to me... but I am becoming increasingly obsessed with it as I listen. Just, give this guy a shot.

Highly Honorable Mentions:

Sleigh Bells // Reign of Terror

Stars // The North

Regina Spektor // What We Saw From the Cheap Seats

Ben Folds Five // The Sound of the Life of the Mind

David Byrne & St. Vincent // Love This Giant

Andrew Bird // Break it Yourself

*cough*

One Direction also Taylor Swift okay?

Concerts:

1. Needtobreathe // Dublin, Ireland

I still get goosebumps when I think about this night. I have never danced so much in my life. I just. Best night of my summer, best night in Ireland, best feeling.

2. William Fitzsimmons  // Madison, Wisconsin

3. Ingrid Michaelson // Dublin, Ireland (The Ps. I Love You pub)

4. St. Vincent & David Byrne  // Chicago, Illinois

5. Andrew Peterson // Green Bay, Wisconsin

Highly Honorable Mentions:

JJ Heller // Green Bay, Wisconsin 

The Hush Sound  //  Chicago, Illinois