I too have very recently caught on to Laura Marling, and I agree that she is an amazing new talent. Just a wonderful voice and (some) songs just have such a wisdom for her age. I would add that her 2nd album, "I Speak Because I Can" is also quite beautiful, and the song "Blackberry Stone" may be her best work to date. Yes, my pick for artist/album of the year too, outside of jazz. On the jazz front, I have played Jarrett/Haden's "Jasmine" alot, and would be my choice in jazz.
Album Of The Year 2011
Ok, 2011 is winding to a close, it's been a wonderful year for music. I have really enjoyed the best of 2011 music thread so I figured why not toss up a year end personal award thread.
It was a tough choice for me but after much deliberation my album of the year 2011 goes to (drum roll)....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAMxAYkU7gQ
Laura Marling "A Creature I Don't Know"
For me, it's timeless music, beautifully written and played with heart and soul. I cannot think of any women aside from Joni Mitchell that moves me the way Lara Marling does. Such an amazing talent. The chick is heaven sent.
Runner up to The Mountain Goats "All Eternals Deck"
And you?
It was a tough choice for me but after much deliberation my album of the year 2011 goes to (drum roll)....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAMxAYkU7gQ
Laura Marling "A Creature I Don't Know"
For me, it's timeless music, beautifully written and played with heart and soul. I cannot think of any women aside from Joni Mitchell that moves me the way Lara Marling does. Such an amazing talent. The chick is heaven sent.
Runner up to The Mountain Goats "All Eternals Deck"
And you?