I remember a line a TV commentator used to describe the Denver Broncos’ Terrell Davis, during the brief stint in the late 90s when he was the NFL’s best running back.
“His strength is that he has no weaknesses.”
First of all, Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Now, on to business.
I know, the naysayers out there are crying out “Two Miranda Lambert albums in the top five?!”
And to the naysayers, I reply “Show me two albums on this list I’ve listened to more often than those over the past five years.”
Fiona Apple released my second favorite album of the 90s (When the Pawn…) and my second favorite album of the 00s (Extraordinary Machine). Here she sits in the #3 spot for the 10s.
That’s a hell of a streak. Imagine if the woman put out more than one album per decade.
#4 – Vampire Weekend – Modern Vampires of the City
Yesterday I wrote about artists who kick off their careers with five or six amazing albums and earn a place in my personal pantheon.
Vampire Weekend haven’t been around long enough to meet that criteria just yet, but based on the three albums they’ve released so far, they are well on their way.
This is Miranda Lambert’s second appearance on this list, counting her record with Pistol Annies. Will it be her last?
Every musical career evolves in a different way. All artists have ebbs and flows, some that come early, others that come late. Some start quietly, releasing forgettable albums through which they find their footing before making their mark a few records down the line. Others roar out of the gate with a striking debut only to fizzle a bit on a second or third album.
Meet Me In Montauk 