Ken from Colchester shares his Top Tens for 2021
Albums
1. The War On Drugs - I Don’t’ Live Here Anymore
After a four year wait another superb album. I just love the sound of Adam’s guitar and the phrasing of the melodies. I see they are planning to be back gigging in the UK in April!
2. Arab Strap - As Days Get Dark
3. Wolf Alice - Blue Weekend
4. Arlo Parks - Collapsed In Sunbeams
5. Greentea Peng - Man Made
6. Sons Of Kemet - Black To The Future
7. Mogwai - As The Love Continues
8. John Grant - Boy From Michigan
9. Self Esteem - Prioritise Pleasure
10. Black Country New Road - For The First Time
Live Sets
1. Elbow - Hammersmith Apollo London
Such a joyous atmosphere created by Guy Garvey’s interaction with the crowd. A great set of classics sprinkled with numbers from the new album.
2. Arab Strap - EOTR Festival
3. John Grant - EOTR Festival
4. Nick Cave & Warren Ellis - Regent Ipswich
5. Richard Hawley - Red Rooster Festival
6. Arlo Parks - EOTR Festival
7. The Comet Is Coming - EOTR Festival
8. The Sierra Band - Jazz Café London - A Rolling Stones cover band. They played Sticky Fingers album on it’s 50th Anniversary
9. Admiral Fallow - Omeara London
10. Darren Hayman - EOTR Festival