The Burning Ear’s Best Reviewed Albums

Dig deep for all the solid albums we have covered here at The Burning Ear.

10.29.2012

[EP] Don Diablo – LIGHTS OUT EP

you’ve not run out of love yet, there is plenty left
in this city i know in this city i call my home

Who: Don & friends
What: Big dirty dance, like Joe and Will Ask?, DJ Kue, Portasound
Where: Amsterdam + Facebook
When: Buy the Lights Out EP now.
Why: The first Don Diablo track I ever heard hit my iTunes the day after I started this website. Ever since then its been a solid love-fest for the

Written by: Brandon on October 29, 2012.

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10.25.2012

[EP] Frank + Derol – FRANK + DEROL EP (w/ “Let It Go”)

once we say forever that’s the first lie we tell each other

I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Frank + Derol live a handful of times now and they are definitely coming into their own. Still a little wet behind the ears but their current tour with Wolf Gang should go a long way to strengthening their stage show. They certainly have no shortage of jams. Unfortunately only 4 of them are included on their debut EP. “Let It Go” is the … continue reading

Written by: Brandon on October 25, 2012.

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10.20.2012

[LP / REMIX] Citizens! – HERE WE ARE [w/ "She Said" & "True Romance" (Gildas remix)]

you’ll taste heaven and you’ll taste hell, and those who doubt you will doubt themselves

♫ Citizins! – True Romance (Gildas remix)

Who: Tom, Lawrence, Mike, Martyn, Thom
What: Genre, like XX
Where: London, UK + Facebook
When: Buy debut album Here We Are now.
Why: “True Romance” is one of the great songs of the year. It stands strong on its own and lends itself beautifully to some stellar remixes, like the one above. If Citizens!’ worthwhile contributions stopped there it

Written by: Brandon on October 20, 2012.

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10.15.2012

[LP] Germany Germany – BLANK MIND EMPTY HEART (w/ “With You ft. Kotomi”)

what do i do? i’m in love with you and i feel like a fool

♫ Germany Germany – With You ft. Kotomi

Who: Drew Harris
What: Bedroom space pop, like Arrange, Youth Lagoon, The xx
Where: NYC via Vancouver + Bandcamp
When: Buy Blank Mind Empty Heart now.
Why: While Germany Germany has been a Burning Ear favorite for years, Drew Harris and his beautful electronic sounds have gone under-appreciated among most. It’s understandable, though. Harris doesn’t bow to

Written by: Brandon on October 15, 2012.

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10.13.2012

[EP] Portasound – THE SECOND RENAISSANCE (w/ “To The Colours”)

Who: Michael, James, Luke, Thom, Graham
What: Instrumental electro freak pop, like Civil Civic, Is Tropical, Joe & Will Ask?
Where: London, UK + Facebook
When: Buy The Second Renaissance EP now.
Why: Portasound are solid favorites at TBE HQ but the world doesn’t seem to like awesome instrumental electro party jams as much as I do! With under 1000 likes on Facebook they fall squarely into the same under-appreciated camp as similar TBE instrumental faves Civil Civic. Just try cranking

Written by: Brandon on October 13, 2012.

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10.12.2012

[LP] Joe & Will Ask? – VIKINGS (w/ “Santander”)

With previously posted Joe & Will Ask track “Freya” kicking off Vikings you know it starts right. And if you know the legendary status of their previous jams then you can imagine it continues just as right. And then you could toast to having been 100% correct so far. Cheers. This London duo continues flying under too many radars as they drop glitchy, bouncy, funky, groove jams that openly beg for low lights and high body movement. They may not be … continue reading

Written by: Brandon on October 12, 2012.

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10.10.2012

[LP] Whitey – LOST SUMMER (w/ “Brief and Bright”)

you should dive into this night like its the only one we’ve got

Who: R.J. Whitey
What: Electro dance rock, like Alex Clare, Gemini Club, Young Empires
Where: Los Angeles + Facebook
When: Buy Lost Summer now.
Why: Whitey is a dude I haven’t rocked out to since pre-TBE days when “Wrap It Up” was my jaaam. Apparently he has been regularly releasing music and albums since them but the guy’s success is so underground I

Written by: Brandon on October 10, 2012.

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10.09.2012

[LP] Jessie Ware – DEVOTION (w/ “110%”) + BONUS CORNER

no if you’re never gonna move, oh my love, you’ll make me come to you, but i’m still dancing on my own, still dancing on my own

Jessie Ware is so killing it right now. The former back-up singer for TBE alum’s like Jack Peñate (Where is he these days?), Man Like Me, and SBTRKT already dropped one of the years best songs with “Wildest Moments.” Now that I have been selfishly getting acquainted with her debut LP Devotion, I … continue reading

Written by: Brandon on October 9, 2012.

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10.06.2012

[LP] The xx – COEXIST (w/ “Sunset”)

when i see you again and i’m greeted as a friend, it is understood that we did all we could

If for some reason you haven’t been mellowing out to The xx’s new LP Coexist for the past few weeks then let this serve as a reminder to get with it. The subtle evolutions in their sound are slipped into Jamie xx’s slightly bigger beats and the result – while perhaps not as addictive as their debut – is fantastic. … continue reading

Written by: Brandon on October 6, 2012.

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10.04.2012

[LP/VIDEO/REMIX] Jupiter – JUICY LUCY [w/ "Juicy Lucy (Needs A Boogeyman)] + Little Boots remix

swims like a dolphin, fresh like a turtle

Who: Boy/girlfriend combo Amélie and Quarles
What: Space funk disco, like D.A.R.E., Sam Padrul, Toro Y Moi,
Where: Paris, France + Facebook
When: Buy debut LP Juicy Lucy now.
Why: The stellar “ANDY” remix of Jupiter’s “One O Six” was my first introduction to the duo and after that remix made the Best Of The Year list I had to do some research on the original. That led me

Written by: Brandon on October 4, 2012.

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