[Widz Review] My Favorite Albums in 2010

Happy New Year! Best wishes for me and for you. To mark the 1st day of the new year, I decide to catch up with the blog and write about a couple of my favorite things in 2010. I was encouraged to make this post after I read Esthero and Anna posts. Well, I thought that I have never made that kind of post so it is worth a try.

Looking back, it was not that easy to actually choose my favorites albums among all that I listened to last year. Anyhow, I try. So here goes the list! (in no particular order)

Autumn Vacation – Autumn Vacation

When I heard about them for the 1st time, I really had no interest listening to their album. Yet, I decided to change my mind and give it a try when I saw that the album got a lot of good reviews. I was so curious why. Then, BAM! I instantly liked this album. Maybe it is because of the voice or the music, or the simple lyrics or the happy feeling that I always get whenever I listen to this album. It is just lovely! My favorite track from this album should go to this.

Utada Hikaru – Single Collection Vol. 2

She will always be my favorite Japanese female singer. No matter how many times I hear her songs, I always have the nostalgic feeling. When I heard that she is going to go on an hiatus next year, I was both happy and sad. To be happy because I think she deserve a break but then I am sad that I have to wait for her new songs not anytime soon. This album is a compilation of her well-known singles from 2002-2009 and her new materials packed in 2 CDs. I love all the songs! The new material that becomes my favorite should really go to this one.

Bump of Chicken – Cosmonaut

Got introduced to this Japanese band by my friend a few years ago. Though the name may look and sound funny but their music is super nice! Supernova was favorite song from the guys. After releasing their last album back in 2007, this new album is really a treat for fans who have been waiting patiently for their comeback and they did not disappoint me. My favorite track from the album should go to this one.

Monkey Majik – Best

The lyrics are just super! Every time I hear their music, I always amaze of how good these guys are making every single word sounds lovely. Two Canadian and two Japanese and they can blend their music very well. Inspiring for me to study language even harder. This album really summarize all those my favorite songs all in one. I like all the songs, but I should pick this one as my ultimate.

Dear Cloud – Take The Air

 

I have been waiting for this album. Got to know them for the very first time this year and regretted that I missed their two previous albums that had been completely sold out. Nine’s voice is always be my favorite, a deep and strong one! My favorite from this album should go to this one.

Asian Kung fu Generation – Magic Disk

I still cannot believe that I missed their gig in Jisan Valley Rock Festival 2009. I should have come earlier to catch their performance. Anyhow, I just hoped that they will somehow stop-by again in Seoul sometimes this year. This album comes as a reconciliation. Especially love the opening of this favorite of mine.

Bye Bye Sea – City Complex

They finally made it! Bye Bye Sea must have been very happy that they were finally able to release their first album this year. I think that the live versions sound much better than the album. Yet, this album serves as their token of improvement. I particularly like this track from the album.

Jamiroquai – Rock Dust Light Star

The only non-Asian album in this list, yay! This album really helps me a lot to balance my emotion. The sound of Jamiroquai is always unique. My favorite track to dance around is this one.

Sorri – Mingle

Love her voice and love her guitar. Relaxing and fun whenever I heard this album. My favorite should go to this one.

Daybreak – Aurora

This 2nd album made my feeling turn upside down. I really like this one compared to their 1st album. Many variations and I can feel the energy! Jazzy and groovy. My favorite from this album is this one.

Yay! So there goes my favorite album in 2010~ :)