Music of 2012

I love music, who doesnt? I love it so much that if it was taken away from me I dont think I would be able to function and I would definitely get sectioned and probably go very very mental! (none of your jokes about how im already mental please!)

I cant possibly say that I only like a certain genre because thats just too restrictive and specific!

At the beginning of the year I was given an ipod and the person who gave it to me had uploaded some music that he thought I would like. Some of that came off (mainly Glee stuff) but most of it stayed on and provides me with a lovely soundtrack on my way to and from work on most days (when im not cycling)

The first album I became obsessed with in 2012 was Doo wops and Hooligans - Bruno Mars. I am aware that this came out in 2011 but I didnt get it until 2012 so we shall just go with it!!
I mustve listened to the song Runaway Baby more times that ive eaten caramlised onion chutney this year and thats alot. I love the pace of the song and the layers, the riff, the drum and the police siren at the beginning really gets me moving, its hard not to start wiggling down the street. Its a really good, jump out of bed and shake it kinda song!! I urge you to try it, you'll be smiling from ear to ear! Its the kind of song that you dont really care what its about its just a brilliant catchy tune.

The song Count on Me is also a beaut, the lyrics make me think of a friend of mine. "if you ever find yourself stuck in the middle of the sea, i'll sail the world to find you, if you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you cant see, i'll be the light to guide you" awwww such lovely lyrics. I think its one of those songs we can all relate to and it will make you think of your bestfriend and how much you love them! Its also got a beautiful melody, theres also a few harmonies in the bridge which are really soft but give these bits a bit of depth.

If you havent listened to the album, get hold of a copy and enjoy it!

Other albums ive been listening to this year include:
The Overtones - Higher, this is a mover and shaker too, my favourite tracks are Love Song, Keep me hanging on and Higher.

 


Emeli Sande - Our version of events, this one came out when I was going through a bit of a downer so I didnt like to listen to it too much as it made me feel worse but I really enjoy the songs Lifetime and Where I sleep. Read all about it Pt 3 is absolutely beautiful, im sure if you have heard it, you will agree.

Florence and the Machine - Ceremonials. I dont mind admitting that I used to really dislike her music but this album has been played so many times this year. My favourites are, only for a night, no light no light (oh emm geee I could listen to that 10 times in a row! and so loud I would probably lose some of my hearing) I think theres a running theme with alot of these songs, they are built up, layer upon layer and they just make me feel full of something, I dont know how to describe it! its as if I could burst! I dance around my room when no ones looking and just throw my arms around as if im playing the drums!
Moving swiftly on...

Foster the people - Torches, brilliant album from start to finish, I love every song. I used to listen to this if I had to walk to work last winter, it really annoys me when the songs are used on TOWIE haha! Pumped up kicks is probably their most famous song, but, there are so many gems on this little, beauty of an, album.

So thats the albums that I have been listening to this year.

Other songs that made my year (in no particular order):
Kelly Clarkson - Stronger
Laura Marling - Sophia
The Lovely Somethings - Lazy Daisy
Little Mix - Wings
Train - Drive By
Glee Cast - Shake it Out
Kyla La Grange - Been Better
Daley ft Jessie J - Remember me
Nicki Minaj - Starships

Im sure there were more!

Whats your song of the year?