I'd do a top five albums of the year but I don't think I've liked five albums that have been released this year. So in the interests of self indulgence, I shall present my top 5 live music things this year:
5. Snoop Dogg, Yas Arena - What a juxtaposition; gangsta rap in the UAE. It wasn't really number 5, I just wanted to look cool and I refuse to acknowledge that I really enjoyed seeing he-who-shall-not-be-named. Snoop was ace tho.
4. Gruff Rhys, Cadogan Hall - Yeah it was seated, but an inflatable palm tree goes a long way.
3. B Dolan, Scala - Not to be confused with B Dylan who is nowhere near as fun live. I wrote about this a post or so ago so shan't bang on.
2. Prince, Hop Farm - I probably don't need to justify this.
1. Sound of Rum, Standon Calling - A mid afternoon set by an almost unknown band at a tiny festival better than the Stooges? Better than Lou Reed? The Streets? Patti Smith? Arctic Monkeys? Yes yes yes and if you don't believe me I will fight you. And Balance was my favourite album. So if I was voting for the PJ Harvey awards Kate Tempest would have won and the world would be a far smilier place.
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