By Joel Francis
The Daily Record
Year-end, Top 10 lists are everywhere. Only The Daily Record presents its favorite records in haiku. Enjoy.
1. Arcade Fire – Suburbs
Four sides of vinyl.
Suburban sprawl? Viewing life
takes time to explore.
2. The Roots – How I Got Over
Late night’s finest band
drops another classic.
Best since “Game Theory.”
3. Janelle Monae – The ArchAndroid
Ambitious concept
spread over diverse styles,
An amazing voice.
4. Bobby Watson – Gates BBQ Suite
Mouth-watering sounds
Basie, Ollie should be proud
Tribute to KayCee
5. Black Keys – Brothers
Broader sound gives pair
more room for dirty landscapes
Blues and guitar bros.
6. Kanye West – My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Self-proclaimed jerk
Submits tortured, twisted art
Tender, repulsive
7. Cee-Lo Green – The Ladykiller
Soul man blurs genres
for nonstop party. Like it?
If not, forget you.
8. Big Boi – Sir Lucious Lefty, Son of Chico Dusty
Execs slow release,
block Andre, but can’t stop fun.
More “Speakerboxx” joy.
9. Oriole Post – Silver City
A down-home hoedown
Warm as buttermilk biscuits
Full of Midwest heart.
10. Brad Mehldau – Highway Rider
Piano maestro
back with Josh Redman.
Expansive, probing.
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