Not saying EPs are better, but a great album leaves me in awe and satisfied, while a great EP has me desperately clamoring for more. At least, they both deserve to be judged separately.
There was so much great music made in Portland this year I probably could have made this list twice as long. I am already regretting limiting it to just 10.
1. Battleme - Weight On The Brain
It wasn’t even a contest this year. After being blown away live, these songs kept those those moments fresh on my stereo, again and again.
2. Charts - Vacation
Bursting with sunshine and good vibes. Pop it in, crank it up, and head to the Sandy River.
3. The Lower 48 - The Lower 48
Shifting from delicate indie folk to rock n’ roll pays off.
4. Levon’s Helmet - Levon’s Helmet
Catchy Friday night rock n' roll that's quickly becoming one of my favorite EPs this year. All 5 songs are great.
5. Magic Mouth - Devil May Care
A little soul, indie, surf, and southern rock 'n' roll, but always emphasizing the dance in their eclectic mix.
6. Wooden Indian Burial Ground - Problems
Portland's premier purveyors psychedelic freakbeat deliver a short blast of batshit awesomeness.
7. Minden - What’s More Than Appropriate?
Love the new set of sexy pop grooves almost as much as their fantastic live show.
8. No More Parachutes - Old Man
Lively, tempo-shifting, harmony-driven indie rock.
9. The Dimes - Broadcast
“Love And Oceans” is a perfect pop song.
10. Electric Ill - Twisted Light
Weird and funky pop from the ex-Viva Voce frontman.
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