Editor's note: For our best of 2013 coverage, we once again reach out to some friends of the blog to get an idea of what made the year in music so great for them. For today's installment in the guest series, Bryan Johnson, singer/guitarist of local rock act Bryan Johnson & Family, submitted his best of list. Bryan Johnson & Family will be playing at the Lovin' Cup in Rochester this evening in support of Fowls vinyl release party.
We should start by saying what defines "best" best - the most excellent, effective, or desirable type or quality.
This is a definition stolen from a Google search I just did because I wanted to be at least as accurate as the internet. With our definition, we can now push forward into my choices for Best of 2013.
Best Album of 2013: Darwin Deez - Songs for Imaginative People
Even with a Pitchfork rating of 5.0, this album stayed on repeat in my car more than half of the year. Favorite tracks are "Moonlit" and " You Can't Be my Girl."
Best Local Show of 2013: Aircraft CD Release Show
This goes to Aircraft and their Sonic Boom CD Release Show at the "late" VAULT art space. The foursome packed the Vault with ease. There were even paper airplanes everywhere, soaring through the air, strung up to ceiling spinning in the tiny beams of light across the room.
Best Local EP/Album: JOHNS - House Of Wrongheads
JOHNS have a dark rock vibe that separates them from the others in the area. I loved the guitar hooks and layered vocals on this album. Favorite tracks were "No Ones Watching" and "Never Done."
Tell buffaBLOG what some of your favorite shows, artists, albums were for 2013.
~ Post by Bryan Johnson
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