Fishpork’s 10 Favorite Shows of 2010

2010 will be remembered as the year we saw Jeff Mangum play five songs. It’s hard to compare that experience even in a year that was loaded with unforgettable performances. Deerhunter solidified themselves as Fishpork elite, Arcade Fire showed why some consider them the best band on the planet, and James Murphy all but burned down NYC. Here’s is our very biased list of our favorite shows of 2010:

1. Jeff Mangum @ Le Poisson Rouge

2. Deerhunter @ Starlight Ballroom

3. Jonsi @ Terminal 5

4. LCD Soundsystem @ Terminal 5

5. Arcade Fire/Spoon @ The Mann Center

6. Tobacco @ First Unitarian Church

7. Atoms For Peace @ Roseland Ballroom

8. Owen Pallett @ Bowery Ballroom

9. Modest Mouse @ Williamsburg Waterfront

10. Faith No More @ Williamsburg Waterfront

Share

The Fishpork 20: Favorite Albums of 2010

We’re wondering if the end-of-the-year list makers have actually listened to Sufjan’s Steven’s The Age of Adz more than once (or even at all). It’s truly and unquestionably our favorite release for 2010. While we enjoyed some of the popular choices (This Is Happening, Halcyon Digest, The Suburbs, etc.) just as much as the next guy, there were some less popular albums that we really appreciated over the past 12 months (Down There, DISCO2, Shame, Shame). And is there any reason why a soundtrack cannot get some love? Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross may be the reason why The Social Network wins a Best Picture Oscar this year! Here are our favorite 20 albums of a tremendous year for music:

1. Sufjan Stevens – The Age of Adz

2. LCD Soundsystem – This Is Happening

3. Crystal Castles – Crystal Castles II

4. Caribou – Swim

5. The National – High Violet

6. Avey Tare – Down There

7. Deerhunter – Halcyon Digest

8. Owen Pallett – Heartland

9. HEALTH – DISCO2

10. Arcade Fire – The Suburbs

11. Yeasayer – Odd Blood

12. Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross – The Social Network

13. Jonsi – Go

14. Dr. Dog – Shame, Shame

15. Girl Talk – All Day

16. Vampire Weekend – Contra

17. The Magnetic Fields – Realism

18. Holy Fuck – Latin

19. The Walkmen – Lisbon

20. Gorillaz – Plastic Beach

Honorable Mention:
Seven Fields of Aphelion – Periphery

Most Disappointing Albums of 2010:
Elf Power – Elf Power
MGMT – Congratulations
Of Montreal – False Priest

Share

Fishpork’s 50 Favorite Tracks of 2010

2010 started off strong, producing some of our favorite tracks off the summer playlist. As the weather heated up, things fell into a summer doldrum. Now, as we develop our end-of-the-year lists, we’re finding the year coming to a conspicuous end. Similar to 2009, the list is somewhat album-heavy, as we were drawn to several stand-out records among our favorite artists. Here is our very biased list of our 50 favorite tracks from 2010 (give the page a minute to load the SoundClouds):

1. LCD Soundsystem – “Dance Yrself Clean”

2. Caribou – “Odessa”

3. Sufjan Stevens – “I Walked”

4. Deerhunter – “Helicopter”

5. HEALTH – “USA Boys”

6. LCD Soundsystem – “I Can Change”

7. Crystal Castles – “Empathy”

8. Avey Tare – “Laughing Hieroglyphic”

9. Broken Social Scene – ‘World Sick”

10. Owen Pallett – “Lewis Takes Off His Shirt”

11. The National – “Afraid of Everyone”

12. Autolux – “Transit, Transit”

13. Sufjan Stevens – “Impossible Soul”

14. Jonsi – “Boy Lilikoi”

15. Arcade Fire – “The Suburbs”

16. Sufjan Stevens – “Vesuvius”

17. Caribou – “Jamelia”

18. Crystal Castles – “Not In Love (feat. Robert Smith)”

19. Beach House – “Norway”

20. Arcade Fire – “We Used To Wait”

21. The Black Keys – Tighten Up

22. Yeasayer – “Mondegreen”

23. Deerhunter – “He Would Have Laughed”

24. Owen Pallett – “Midnight Directives”

25. The National – “Bloodbuzz Ohio”

26. Crystal Castles – “Vietnam”

27. How To Destroy Angels – “Fur-Lined”

28. The National – “Terrible Love”

29. Sufjan Stevens – “Too Much”

30. White Lies – “Bigger Than Us”

31. Panda Bear – “Slow Motion”

32. Avey Tare – “Lucky 1″

33. Liars – “Scarecrows on a Killer Slant”

34. Dr. Dog – “Jackie Wants A Black Eye”

35. Ratatat – “Party With Children”

36. Tobacco – “Lamborghini Meltdown”

37. The Walkmen – “Angela Surf City”

38. Middle Class Rut – “New Low”

39. HEALTH – “Before Tigers (Gold Panda Remix)”

40. Four Tet – “Plastic People”

41. Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti – “Bright Lit Blue Skies”

42. Jonsi – “Tornado”

43. Menomena – “Five Little Rooms”

44. Yeasayer – “ONE”

45. Of Montreal – “Like a Tourist”

46. Matthew Dear – “You Put a Smell On Me”

47. Delta Spirit – “Bushwick Blues”

48. Avey Tare – “Oliver Twist”

49. MGMT – “Flash Delirium”

50. Flying Lotus – “…And The World Laughs With You (Ft. Thom Yorke)”

Share

Owen Pallett @ Bowery Ballroom

owen_pallettMost of what has been written in the past about a Final Fantasy show was straightforward and void of expectation. However, after the now famous video of Pallett playing “Lewis Takes Off His Shirt” at the Canadian Hillside Festival during a torrential thunderstorm as the stage crew desperately tries to pull him from the stage mid-song, raised the bar through the roof.   His defiance and passion to continue the emotional performance as the rain pours down, is powerful enough to lift up the hair on your arms.

With last week’s release of his new concept record Heartland, Owen Pallett left his former moniker behind and now brings this new level of musical complexity and narrative storytelling to the stage. His performance is usually a one man show with Pallett playing violin and keyboards through a loop petal while singing to construct a live symphony. This time around he is joined by Thomas Gill, rounding out the sound with percussion, guitar and backing vocal harmonies. His Bowery Ballroom performance this past Monday left no room for doubt that Owen Pallet is a brilliant performer and only affirms the excellence put forth in his records. They feature compositions mixing classical music with tastefully constructed pop hooks and vocal melodies.

If you closed your eyes for a moment you could imagine a symphony of performers before you at any point of the show, while after each song Pallett softly thanked the crowd.  The sheer simplicity mixed with the complex nature of recreating his arrangements stunned the Bowery crowd. Pallet’s vocals stood out in the live setting.  Combining these elements, Pallet put on a 60-minute set with songs pleasing to new and old fans alike.  His performance of “This is a The Dream of Emma & Cam” from 2006′s Young Canadian Mothers 7″ and the aforementioned “Lewis Takes Action” from his latest record were standouts.

Owen Pallet effortlessly recreated his complex arrangements from his impressive discography. Whether it’s the pizzicato plucking or the deep bellow of low string bass lines, down to the classical drawing of the bow over the violin strings tuned to their perfect fifths — the sound is resonant and unabridged and is complemented by the perfect key of his vocals.  The charm and allure of his performance is inescapable.  This was one of only three U.S. stops as part of a seven-show ”Heartland CD release tour” before a full tour of his native Canada. With so much buzz surrounding his new record, Pallett is sure to be back in the States later this year. Below are a few videos posted from the show:

Share
  • Buy Cheap cost of viagra Now Best Prices. Pharmacy At The Best Price!
  • Buy Cheapest special offers dose low viagra cialis Online 24/Online Pharmacy. Best Drugstore.
  • Buy Cheap soft cialis with mastercard Online Guaranteed Shipping. Online Medical Shop.
  • Buy Cheap generics cialis Online No Prescription Needed. Best Online.
  • Buy Cheap what is better cialis or viagra Online Low Prices. The Largest Internet Pharmacy.
  • Buy Cheap buy now cialis Online Best Prices. 24/Internet)(safe Pharmacy.
  • Buy Cheapest cheap generic drugs viagra cialis levitra Now Cheap Pharmacy Online. WorldWide Shipping.
  • Buy Cheap price levitra Now Best Online. No Prescription Needed For Drugs.
  • Buy Cheap generic cialis soft tabs Now Discount Pharmacy Online. Free Viagra Pills!
  • Buy Cheap levitra viagra v cialis Online 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Best Prices.
  • Buy Cheap cheap super cialis Online Best Drugstore. Internet Prices For cheap super cialis!
  • Buy Cheapest viagra and sports Now Top Online Pharmacy. Pharmacy Store.
  • Buy Cheap viagra order Now Top Online Pharmacy Supplier. Best Online.
  • Buy Cheapest buy cialis Now Best Prices. Cheap Prescription Drugs.
  • Buy Cheap uk pharmacies cheap viagra Online Cheap Pharmacy Online. Guaranteed Shipping.
  • Buy Cheap viagra free samples Online No Prescription Needed. Pharmacy Store.
  • Buy Cheapest cialis canadian drug Now Cheap Online Pharmacy. Guaranteed Shipping.
  • Buy Cheap indian cialis Online Free Viagra Pills! Top Online Pharmacy.
  • Buy Cheap legal cialis Now All Medications Are Certificated! Best Prices.
  • Buy viagra for cheap Without Prescription Doctor. Low Prices. Best Drugstore.
  • Buy Cheap how to buy viagra online Now Buy Medications Online. Free Viagra Pills!
  • Buy Cheapest levitra product Now No Prescription Needed. Best Internet.
  • Buy Cheap where can i get cialis Online Pharmacy Store. Discount Online Pharmacy.
  • Buy Cheapest cheapest cialis professional Online No Prescription Needed. Best Online.
  • Buy Cheap low cost cialis Online Cheap Prescription Drugs. Best Online.
  • Buy Cheap levitra versus viagra Online Best Prices. Special Prices For levitra versus viagra!
  • Buy Cheapest levitra side effects Now Best Prices. Cheap Prescription Drugs.
  • Buy Cheapest mexican viagra Now Online Medical Shop. Free Viagra Pills!
  • Buy Cheapest viagra generic drug Online Best Drugstore. Guaranteed Shipping.
  • Buy Cheap facts viagra Online Online Prices For facts viagra! Best Prices.
  • Buy Cheap comparison viagra cialis levitra Online Internet Prices For comparison viagra cialis levitra! Pharmacy Store.
  • Buy Cheap viagra money order Online Internet Prices For viagra money order! Best Drugstore.
  • Buy Cheapest buy generic levitra Now Best Drugstore. Drugs, Health And Beauty.
  • Buy Cheapest viagra medication prescription levitra cialis propecia Online Best Online. 24/Online Pharmacy.
  • Buy Cheapest suppliers of viagra in uk Online Best Internet. Drugs, Health And Beauty.
  • Buy Cheap cheapest place to buy viagra online Online Guaranteed Shipping. Free Viagra Pills!
  • Buy Cheap how levitra work Now Low Prices. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.
  • Buy Cheapest how to get cialis Online Best Internet. Discount Pharmacy Online.
  • Buy Cheapest find viagra free sites Now No Prescription Needed. Best Prices.
  • Buy Cheap cheaest cialis professional Now Discount Online Pharmacy. Pharmacy Store.
  • Buy Cheap testimonies of viagra use Online Cheap Pharmacy Online. Top Online Pharmacy.
  • Buy Cheap generic price viagra Now No Prescription Needed. Pharmacy Store.
  • Buy Cheap cialis 5mg tablets Online Discount Online Pharmacy. Best Prices.
  • Buy Cheapest pfizer viagra online Now The Largest Internet Pharmacy. Low Prices.
  • Buy Cheap apcalis dysfunction erectile levitra viagra Online Best Prices. Drugs, Health And Beauty.
  • Buy Cheapest free levitra Now Discount Pharmacy Online. Low Prices.
  • Buy Cheapest cialis tabs Now Internet Prices For cialis tabs! Low Prices.
  • Buy Cheapest cialis soft Online No Prescription Needed. Pharmacy Store.
  • Buy Cheap cialis cialis information Now Low Prices. Drug Store Without A Prescription.
  • Buy Cheap cialis 20mg Now 24/Internet)(safe Pharmacy. Best Prices.
  • Buy Cheap cialis viagra vs Online Buy Medications Online. Free Viagra Pills!
  • Buy Cheapest viagra cialis levitra comparison Online Best Prices. No Prescription Needed.
  • Buy Cheap cialis regalis Now Online Prices For cialis regalis! Top Online Pharmacy.
  • Buy Cheapest cialis 20 mg discoun Now Best Drugstore. Guaranteed Shipping.
  • cialis brands Online Without Prescription Best Online. Pharmacy Store.
  • Buy Cheap women cialis Online Pharmacy Store. 24/Online Pharmacy.
  • Buy Cheapest viagra from usa Online Free Viagra Pills! Guaranteed Shipping.
  • Buy Cheap cialis for women Now Free Viagra Pills! Online Medical Shop.
  • Buy Cheap cialis professional cheap Now Free Viagra Pills! Guaranteed Shipping.
  • Buy Cheap cialis 5mg tablets Online Free Viagra Pills! No Prescription Needed.
  • Buy viagra soft tab generic Without Prescription Doctor. Low Prices. Best Internet.
  • Buy Cheap cheapest viagra prices Online Cheap Pharmacy Online. WorldWide Shipping.
  • buy generic cialis Online Without Prescription WorldWide Shipping. Low Prices.
  • Buy Cheapest effects of levitra Now Online Medical Shop. Free Viagra Pills!
  • Buy Cheap is levitra as good as viagra Now Pharmacy Store. 24/Internet)(safe Pharmacy.
  • on line prescriptions for cialis Online Without Prescription Best Online. Free Viagra Pills!
  • Buy Cheapest cialis best prices Online Low Prices. Pharmacy At The Best Price!
  • Buy Cheapest tadalafil cialis from india Now Best Internet. Discount Pharmacy Online.
  • Buy Cheapest natural viagra Now WorldWide Shipping. Top Online Pharmacy.
  • Buy Cheapest cialis for sale Now Best Online. Pharmacy At The Best Price!
  • Buy Cheapest getting viagra in the philippines Online Best Prices. Internet Prices For getting viagra in the philippines!
  • Buy Cheap viagra cialis compare Now Guaranteed Shipping. Discount Pharmacy Online.
  • Buy Cheapest purchase viagra online Now We Can Offer You Visit Our Online Pharmacy.
  • Buy Cheapest american cialis Now 24/Online Pharmacy. Guaranteed Shipping.
  • Buy Cheapest generic viagra overnight delivery Now Cheap Pharmacy Online. Pharmacy Store.
  • Buy Cheap what is a alternative to viagra Now Best Prices. Top Online Pharmacy Supplier.
  • Buy Cheap cialis prescription canada Now Best Internet. Internet Prices For cialis prescription canada!
  • Buy Cheap ingredient in cialis Now Pharmacy Store. 24/Internet)(safe Pharmacy.
  • Buy Cheapest viagra discount retail Online Pharmacy At The Best Price! Best Prices.
  • Buy Cheapest legal generic cialis no prescription Now Best Drugstore. Top Online Pharmacy.
  • Buy Cheapest viagra trial Online Best Prices. Online Medical Shop.
  • Buy Cheapest viagra cheep Now Best Drugstore. Cheap Pharmacy Online.
  • Buy Cheap cialis generic Now Online Prices For cialis generic! Best Drugstore.
  • Buy Cheap viagra 6 free samples Now Best Internet. The Largest Internet Pharmacy.
  • Buy Cheapest viagra levitra cialis nose Now Cheap Prescription Drugs. Best Internet.
  • Buy Cheapest viagra next day Online Best Internet. Cheap Pharmacy Online.
  • Buy Cheapest order Levitra Super Online Top Online Pharmacy. WorldWide Shipping.
  • Buy Cheapest non prescription type cialis Online Online Medical Shop. Best Drugstore.
  • Buy Cheapest cialis cheap cialis online Now No Prescription Needed. Free Viagra Pills!
  • Buy Cheapest viagra pills online Now Pharmacy Store. Cheap Prescription Drugs.
  • Buy Cheap side affects of viagra Online Top Online Pharmacy Supplier. Best Online.
  • Buy Cheap viagra sildenafil citrate Now Cheap Online Pharmacy. WorldWide Shipping.
  • buy viagra cialis levitra Online Without Prescription Best Internet. Low Prices.
  • Buy Cheapest buy sublingual viagra on the internet Now Internet Prices For buy sublingual viagra on the internet! Pharmacy Store.
  • Buy Cheap cheap herbal viagra Now Discount Pharmacy Online. WorldWide Shipping.
  • Buy Cheapest cialis sales Online Cheap Online Pharmacy. Best Internet.
  • Buy Cheap buy viagra online Now Best Drugstore. Online Prices For buy viagra online!
  • Buy Cheapest viagra testimonial Now Discount Pharmacy Online. Best Internet.
  • Buy Cheapest chinese cialis Online Best Prices. Top Online Pharmacy.
  • Buy cheapest brand viagra Without Prescription Doctor. Internet Prices For cheapest brand viagra!