Chase The Kangaroo

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The 20 best CDs of 2011 , by Brian Q. Newcomb It's that time of year when lists by the dozens start making their way into magazines, blogs, tweets and over the airwaves.  I'm adding to all of that by forwarding this one along.  In fact, I may even add to those before the years is up.  Actually, I probably won't add until the year has past by a few days. The list below is by Brian Q. Newcomb, one of my favorite music critics. I'm not a fan of everyone on his list, but respect his musical tastes enough to give them a spin (Thank you Spotify).  Some I have been a fan of for years and other will be a discovery.  I'm looking forward to what I will hear.

A couple of days ago I purchased Derri Daugherty's (of the Choir) instrumental album, Clouds Echo In Blue . Since high school, Derri has been one of my favorite guitarists.  I say "one of" because he comes in a very close second to the Edge.  Both have been extremely influential to my own guitar playing, as well as on my appreciation of music.  They've influenced who I listen to, how I listen and why I listen to music. Derri's Clouds Echo In Blue is a world of guitar soundscapes, both ethereal and pensive. One review describes it as a, "sonic treasure" and where the "music is rich, compelling and delicate. At times the soundscape is relaxed and reflective, with an ambience that feels quite pensive and brooding. He strikes a balance that straddles depth and delivery that offers back a genuinely comforting collection of songs. The trademark ring of his guitar is here in abundanc." - Down The Line. Fans of the Choir will hear, in true ...