Singles and album/EP tracks that have shaped my 2012.
All entries are in alphabetical order: i.e Amanda Mair is under M for Mair, got it! And each track has been released this year, including re-issues.
A.
Animal Collective ‘Father Time’ : From ‘Centipede Hz’ (Domino) LP.
Animal Collective ‘Moonjock’ : From ‘Centipede Hz’ (Domino) LP.
Antithesis ‘Haze’s Dance’ : From the ‘Spiritual Jazz 3:Europe’ (Jazzman) compilation.
Ariva Astrobeat Arkestra ‘Future Ancestors’ : From ‘Towards Other Worlds’ (First Word) LP.
Ariva Astrobeat Arkestra ‘New Frontiers’ : From ‘Towards Other Worlds’ (First Word) LP.
Ariva Astrobeat Arkestra ‘Towards Other Worlds’ : From ‘Towards Other Worlds’ (First Word) LP.
Azanyah ‘The One’ : From ‘The One’ (Jazzman) re-issue LP.
Azanyah ‘Let God Come First’ : From ‘The One’ (Jazzman) re-issue LP.
B.
B.B King ‘Catfish Blues (Fishin’ After Me)’ : From ‘The Life Of Riley OST’ (Universal) LP.
B.B King ‘Hummingbird’ : From ‘The Life Of Riley OST’ (Universal) LP.
B.B King ‘To Know You Is To Love You’ : From ‘The Life Of Riley OST’ (Universal) LP.
the Bad Plus ‘I Want To Feel Good Pt.2’ : From ‘Made Possible’ (Universal) LP.
the Bad Plus ‘Pound For Pound’ : From ‘Made Possible’ (Universal) LP.
Beach House ‘Myth’ : From ‘Bloom’ (Bella Union) LP.
Beach House ‘Wishes’ : From ‘Bloom’ (Bella Union) LP.
Birdeatsbaby ‘Anchor’ : Single.
Bullion ‘The Age Of Self’ : From ‘Love Me Oh Please Love Me’ EP.
C.
Calixto Ochoa y Los Papaupas ‘Lumbalu’ : From ‘Diablos Del Ritmo: The Colombian Melting Pot 1960 -1985’ (Analog Africa) compilation.
Can ‘Deadly Doris’ : From ‘The Lost Tapes’ (Mute) LP.
Can ‘Graublau’ : From ‘The Lost Tapes’ (Mute) LP.
Can ‘Millionenspeil’ : From ‘The Lost Tapes’ (Mute) LP.
Can ‘Waiting For The Streetcar’ : From ‘The Lost Tapes’ (Mute) LP.
The Conformist ‘Ladybug Ladybug’ : From ‘Paid To Fake It’ LP.
Cool Runnings ‘Burnout’ : From ‘Dracula Is Only The Beginning’ (Lebenstrasse Records) LP.
Cool Runnings ‘Chorus’ : From ‘Dracula Is Only The Beginning’ (Lebenstrasse Records) LP.
Cuushe ‘9125 Days Of Sleep Waves (Blackbird Blackbird Remix)’ : From ‘Girl/You Know That I Am Here/But The Dream’ (Flau) EP.
Cuushe ‘I Dreamt Of Silence’ : From ‘Girl/You Know That I Am Here/But The Dream’ (Flau) EP.
D.
Larry Dale ‘Down To The Bottom’ : From ‘Jukebox Mambo’ (Jazzman) compilation.
Dark Horses ‘Radio’ : Single.
Dead Skeletons ‘Om Mani Peme Hung’ : Re-released single (Too Pure Singles Club).
Diva Dompe ‘Uncoiled’ : From ‘Moon Moods’ LP.
E.
EL-P ‘The Full Retard’ : From ‘Cancer For Cure’ (Fat Possum) LP.
Extradition Order ‘Canoe’ : From ‘Our Thoughts On Failure/Our Thoughts On Revenge’ EP.
F.
the False Beards ‘Marie Celeste On Down’ : From ‘Weirdlore’ (Folk Police Recordings) compilation.
Matt Finucane ‘Hard Science’ : (Light Crude) Single.
the Flaming Lips ‘Children Of The Moon (feat. Tame Impala)’ : From ‘The Flaming Lips & Heady Fwends’ (Bella Union) LP.
the Flaming Lips ‘You, Man? Human??? (feat. Nick Cave)’: From ‘The Flaming Lips & Heady Fwends’ (Bella Union) LP.
Sam Flax ‘Another Day’ : From ‘Age Waves’ (The Sounds Of Sweet Nothing) LP.
Flying Kite’s ‘Chuck Close’ : From ‘Flying Kite’s’ LP.
Greg Foat ‘Girl And Robot And Flowers Pt.1’ : From ‘Girl And Robot And Flowers’ (Jazzman) LP.
Greg Foat ‘Have Spacesuit Will Travel Pt.1’ : From ‘Girl And Robot And Flowers’ (Jazzman) LP.
Josephine Foster ‘Child Of God’ : From ‘Blood Rushing’ (Fire Records) LP.
Josephine Foster ‘Panorama Wide’ : From ‘Blood Rushing’ (Fire Records) LP.
Josephine Foster & The Victor Herrero Band ‘Peregrino’ : From ‘Perlas’ (Fire Records) LP.
Josephine Foster & The Victor Herrero Band ‘Puerto De Santa Maria’ : From ‘Perlas’ (Fire Records) LP.
Josephine Foster & The Victor Herrero Band ‘Sangre Colarada’ : From ‘Perlas’ (Fire Records) LP.
Fuentes All Stars ‘Pegale a La Nalga’ : From ‘Diablos Del Ritmo:The Colombian Melting Pot:1960 – 1985’ (Africa Analog) compilation.
Full Moon Ensemble ‘Samba Miaou’ : From ‘Spiritual Jazz 3:Europe’ (Jazzman) compilation.
G.
Gaggle ‘Army Of Birds’ : From ‘From The Mouth Of The Cave’ (Transgressive) LP.
Gaggle ‘Bang On The Drum’ : ‘From The Mouth Of The Cave’ (Transgressive) LP.
Gaggle ‘Crows’ : ‘From The Mouth Of The Cave’ (Transgressive) LP
Jef Gilson ‘Untitled’ : From ‘Spiritual Jazz 3: Europe’ (Jazzman) compilation.
Grupo Abharca ‘Shallcarri’ : From ‘Diablos Del Ritmo: The Colombian Melting Pot 1960 – 1985’ (Analog Africa) compilation.
H.
Darren Hayman and the Long Parliament ‘Elizabeth Clarke’ : From ‘The Violence’ (Fortuna Pop!) LP.
Darren Hayman and the Long Parliament ‘Impossible Times’ : From ‘The Violence’ (Fortuna Pop!) LP.
Darren Hayman and the Long Parliament ‘Henrietta Maria’ : From ‘The Violence’ (Fortuna Pop!) LP.
I.
Gloria Irving ‘I Need A Man’ : From ‘Jukebox Mambo’ (Jazzman) compilation.
J.
J Alvear ‘Cumbia Cincelejana’ : From ‘Diablos Del Ritmo: The Colombian Melting Pot 1960 – 1985’ compilation.
the Jam ‘The Bitterest Pill (Demo)’ : From ‘The Gift And Beyond…’ (Universal) box set.
the Jam ‘Ghosts (Instrumental)’ : From ‘The Gift And Beyond…’ (Universal) box set.
the Jam ‘The Great Depression’ : From ‘The Gift And Beyond…’ (Universal) box set.
the Jam ‘Just Who Is The 5 O’clock Hero’ : From ‘The Gift And Beyond…’ (Universal) box set.
Ceri James ‘The Real Coffee Shop’ : From ‘City Of Fields EP’ (Heed/Deep River Records) EP.
Jesse Boykins III & MeLo-X ‘Black Orpheus’ : From ‘Zulu Guru’ (Ninja Tune) LP.
Jesse Boykins III & MeLo-X ‘Change Of Heart (Feat.MoRuf & Chris Turner)’ : From ‘Zulu Guru’ (Ninja Tune) LP.
Jinko Vilova ‘Gasoline’ : From ‘Cru!’ LP.
L.
Land Observation ‘Appian Way’ : From ‘Roman Roads IV – XI’ (Mute) LP.
Land Observation ‘Via Flaminia’ : From ‘Roman Roads IV – XI’ (Mute) LP.
Jennifer Left ‘Hushabye’ : B-Side of ‘Black Dog’ single.
Left Of Manila ‘At Your Side’ : From ‘Coast’ EP.
David Lawrie ‘Over, Under’ : Single.
Los Salvajes ‘Amor Salvajes’ : From ‘Diablos Del Ritmo: The Colombian Melting Pot 1960 – 85’ (Analog Africa) compilation.
Joe Lutcher ‘Ojai’ : From ‘Jukebox Mambo’ (Jazzman) compilation.
M.
Amanda Mair ‘Sense’ : (Labrador) Single.
the Malpractice ‘Million Dollar Baby’ : From ‘Tectonics’ (Crunchy Frog) LP.
MayMay ‘If It Remains Light’ : From ‘And So I Place You In The Sun’ (Flau) LP.
MayMay ‘Lines To Water’ : From ‘And So I Place You In The Sun’ (Flau) LP.
MayMay ‘Undertow’ : From ‘And So I Place You In The Sun’ (Flau) LP.
Metamono ‘H2NS’ : Frpm ‘Tape EP’ (HoHum Records) EP.
Metamono ‘XeF4’ : From ‘Tape EP’ (HoHum Records) EP.
Metamono ‘Mattressphere’ : From ‘Parcel Post’ (Instrmentarium) EP.
Metamono ‘Jabjab’ : From ‘Parcel Post’ (Instrmentarium) EP.
Meursault ‘Flittin” : (Song, By Toad Records) Single.
Mouse On Mars ‘Baku Hipstar’ : From ‘Parastrophics’ (Monkeytown Records) LP.
My Tiger My Timing ‘The Gold Rush’ : (Snakes & Ladders) Single.
Myrian Makenwa ‘Amampondo’ : From ‘Diablos Del Ritmo: The Colombian Melting Pot 1960 -85’ (Analog Africa) compilation.
N.
Ninetails ‘Maybe We’ : From ‘Slept And Did Not Sleep’ (Superstar Destroyer Records) EP.
Ninetails ‘Body Clock’ : From ‘Slept And Did Not Sleep’ (Superstar Destroyer Records) EP.
O.
Oberman Knocks ‘Konshun Four’ : From ‘Beatcroff Slabs’ (Aperture) LP.
Outlands ‘Broken English’ : From ‘Outlands EP’ EP.
Outlands ‘Com Ocean’ : From ‘Outlands EP’ EP.
P.
People Like Us & Ergo Phizmiz ‘Hats’ : From ‘The Keystone Cut Ups’ (Illegal Art) DVD/LP.
People Like Us & Ergo Phizmiz ‘Magic’ : From ‘The Keystone Cut Ups’ (Illegal Art) DVD/LP.
People Like Us & Ergo Phizmiz ‘Thelma Todd’ : From ‘The Keystone Cut Ups’ (Illegal Art) DVD/LP.
Phil The Tremelo King ‘Afternoon Sun’ : From ’11’ LP.
Phil The Tremelo King ‘Who Let The Sunshine In’ : From ’11’ LP.
Pindar’s Apes ‘Elvis In Shrouds’ : From ‘The Eternally Recurring Band’ LP.
Pindar’s Apes ‘The Great Masturbator’ : From ‘The Eternally Recurring Band’ LP.
R.
RCSA ‘Throne’ : From ‘Captain’ (Manta Ray) Single.
Red Callender ‘Voodoo’ : From ‘Jukebox Mambo’ (Jazzman) compilation.
Ryat ‘Object Mob’ : From ‘Totem’ (Brainfeeder) LP.
Ryat ‘Owl’ : From ‘Totem’ (Brainfeeder) LP.
S.
Scorpio Rising ‘Above The Warzone’ : From ‘SBW Parker 2002 -2012’ LP.
Sergeant Buzfuz ‘Here Comes The Pope Part 1’ : From ‘Go To The Devil And Shake Yourself’ (Blang Records) LP.
Sergeant Buzfuz ‘Here Comes The Pope Part 2 and 3’ : From ‘Go To The Devil And Shake Yourself’ (Blang Records) LP.
Sergeant Buzfuz ‘Gregory XII Vs Benedict XIII’ : From ‘Go To The Devil And Shake Yourself’ (Blang Records) LP.
Fay Simpson ‘Big Joe Mambo’ : From ‘Jukebox Mambo’ (Jazzman) compilation.
the Small Faces ‘All Or Nothing (Alternate Mix)’ : From ‘From The Beginning (Deluxe Edition)’ (Universal) LP.
the Small Faces ‘(Tell Me) Have You Ever Seen Me’ : From ‘From The Beginning (Deluxe Edition)’ (Universal) LP.
the Small Faces ‘Happiness Stan (Mono)’ : From ‘Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake (Deluxe Edition)’ (Universal) LP.
the Small Faces ‘Rollin’ Over’ : From ‘Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake (Deluxe Edition)’ (Universal) LP.
the Small Faces ‘Don’t Burst My Bubble (Stereo)’ : From ‘Small Faces (Deluxe Edition)’ (Universal) LP.
Soledad Velez ‘Black Light In The Forest’ : From ‘Wild Fishing’ (Absolute Beginners Records) LP.
Soledad Velez ‘Wild Fishing’ : From ‘Wild Fishing’ (Absolute Beginners Records) LP.
Sproatly Smith ‘Blackthorn Winter’ : From ‘The Minstrel’s Grave’ (Folk Police Recordings) LP.
Sproatly Smith ‘Elysium’ : From ‘The Minstrel’s Grave’ (Folk Police Recordings) LP.
Sproatly Smith ‘The Fabled Hare/Isobel Goudie’ : From ‘The Minstrel’s Grave’ (Folk Police Recordings) LP.
Sunless ’97 ‘Azul’ : From ‘Body Weather/Azul’ (Not Even) split single.
Sweet Lights ‘Endless Town’ : (Highline Records) Single.
Swords Of Texas ‘El Cid Zombie Chase’ : From ‘Too Weird To Love, Too Rare To Die’ EP.
Swords Of Texas ‘The Microwaves Clock Is Stuck On 12’ : From ‘Too Weird To Love, Too Rare To Die’ EP.
David Sylvian ‘Bamboo Houses’ : From ‘A Victim Of Stars 1982 – 2012’ (Virgin/EMI) compilation.
David Sylvian ‘Blackwater’ : From ‘A Victim Of Stars 1982 – 2012’ (Virgin/EMI) compilation.
David Sylvian ‘Darkest Birds’ : From ‘A Victim Of Stars 1982 – 2012’ (Virgin/EMI) compilation.
David Sylvian ‘Forbidden Colours’ : From ‘A Victim Of Stars 1982 – 2012’ (Virgin/EMI) compilation.
David Sylvian ‘Jean The Birdman’ : From ‘A Victim Of Stars 1982 – 2012’ (Virgin/EMI) compilation.
David Sylvian ‘Let The Happiness In’ : From ‘A Victim Of Stars 1982 – 2012’ (Virgin/EMI) compilation.
David Sylvian ‘The Only Daughter’ : From ‘A Victim Of Stars 1982 – 2012’ (Virgin/EMI) compilation.
David Sylvian ‘Red Guitar’ : From ‘A Victim Of Stars 1982 – 2012’ (Virgin/EMI) compilation.
T.
That’s Why ‘Noe Annet’ : From ‘The Best Of That’s Why’ (Jazzman) LP.
That’s Why ‘Udoyeleg’ : From ‘The Best Of That’s Why’ (Jazzman) LP.
Tomat ‘CE-2’ : From ‘O1-06 June’ (Monotreme Records) LP.
Tomat ‘Donaticomet’ : From ‘O1-06 June’ (Monotreme Records) LP.
Tomat ‘Titan’ : From ‘O1-06 June’ (Monotreme Records) LP.
Two Fingers ‘Stripe Rhythm’ : From ‘Stunt Rhythms’ (Big Dada) LP.
W.
Scott Walker ‘Epizootics!’ : From ‘Bish Bosch’ (4AD) LP.
Scott Walker ‘Phrasing’ : From ‘Bish Bosch’ (4AD) LP.
Scott Walker ‘The Day The “Conductor” Died’ : From ‘Bish Bosch’ (4AD) LP.
We Cut Corners ‘Three People’ : From ‘Today I Realised I Could Go Home Backwards’ (Delphi) LP.
We Cut Corners ‘The Leopard’ : From ‘Today I Realised I Could Go Home Backwards’ (Delphi) LP.
Wganda Kenya ‘El Caterete’ : From ‘Diablos Del Ritmo: The Colombian Melting Pot 1960 -85’ (Analog Africa) compilation.
Y.
Pati Yang ‘Let It Go’ : From ‘Wires And Sparks’ EP.
Pati Yang ‘Wires And Sparks’ : From ‘Wires And Sparks” EP.
