1. 7/11 – Beyonce -Kevin Fallon of the Daily Beast wrote “Beyoncé just made her very own “Hokey Pokey.” Resistance is futile.” what a great line… This is a fabulous dance wildly track, as good as anything except “XO” and a must for the office party! – A
2. Extraordinary – Faith Evans – I’m sick of writing this. The voice? Extraordinary. The song? Ordinary – B+
3. Some Red-Handed Sleight Of hand – Cursive – This is classic rock, 2000s style, a hot blast of energy indie rock supremo – A
4. Rolex – Iggy Azealea – A defining moment and a huge moment, a great song – A
5. Another’s Arms – Live At The Beacon Theatre – Coldplay – A little dreary but the beats are deep – C+
6. Blindfolded – Simple Minds – A terrific and big big big sound – A-
7. Spanway Hits – Flake Music – A great song from pre-Shins and pro pop – A-
8. Big Life – Susan Said – The title track off her new album is a tremendous piece of thoughtful agitprop about economic inequality that kicks like a mule – A
9. I Pity The Country – Willie Dunn – was a Canadian film maker, folk musician, playwright and politician and this is a superb sad story of political impotence – A
10. Sweet Freeek – The Brand New Heavies – Good disco groove – B+
