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