Friday, December 11, 2015

Ken's Top 10 of 2015 - #6 - Courtney Barnett - Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit

#6 of 2015 is Courtney Barnett's Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit. I can't think of anyone who came seemingly out of nowhere to take over the entire year of music. From discovering her due to her phenomenal cover of The Lemonheads' "Bein' Around" in 2014, I've become almost completely obsessed with hearing as much of her as possible. 

Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit opens with my least favorite song on the album, "Elevator Operator," but immediately hits perfection with the second track, "Pedestrian at Best." It's a breakneck pop rock song that I had no idea anyone was still making. The more time I spend with the album, the more I start to love some of the quieter songs like "Depreston." The whole album is this perfect blend of Liz Phair meets the ferocity of Kurt Cobain and the could care less attitude of Evan Dando. If that sounds appealing at all, you'll love this album, which you can stream below via Spotify.

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