A Heavy Abacus by THE JOY FORMIDABLE [2011]

A Heavy Abacus
by The Joy Formidable [official - facebook - iTunes]

Last summer we posted about Wales' The Joy Formidable, and now their debut album The Big Roar is finally here (well, it's out in the UK but not released in the US until March 15). Ah, but I ordered the UK deluxe box set which came with 2 CDs, 2 DVDs, an autographed note, a pin, AND a piece of Ritzy's guitar! (I love you Ritzy.) If you're going to Coachella, I'll see you at the front of the stage for these guys.

Best Albums [2010]

Driftwood's Best Albums of 2010...

1 High Violet by The National [official - myspace - iTunes]

2 The Suburbs by Arcade Fire  [official - Last.FM - iTunes]
3 Go by Jonsi [official - Last.FM - iTunes]
4 Contra by Vampire Weekend [official - myspace - iTunes]
5 Beachcomber's Windowsill by Stornoway  [official  -  Last.FM  -  iTunes]
6 The Drums by The Drums [official - myspace - iTunes]
7 Tourist History by Two Door Cinema Club  [official - myspace - iTunes]
8 Sleep Forever by Crocodiles [official - myspace - iTunes]
9 Teen Dream by Beach House [official - Last.FM - iTunes]
10 A Balloon Called Moaning by The Joy Formidable [official - myspace - iTunes]

Better late than never...sorry for the slow posting so far this year.  A new job will do that to you -not sure what Tony's excuse is.  Some great albums last year...here's to even more in 2011.  Thanks for listening!

Cradle by THE JOY FORMIDABLE [2010]

Cradle
by The Joy Formidable [official - myspace - iTunes]

Add Ritzy to the list of hot frontwomen who can rock a guitar and a mic at the same time. Hailing from Wales, The Joy Formidable sound to me like a cross between the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Echobelly, and White Lies, and I can't get enough of them! Team Driftwood and some Super Music Friends will be catching TJF on August 11 at the Bootleg, and all indications are that they rock live. Come join us.