It may be only the end of July, but 2012 has already seen the release of so many fantastic albums that we thought it would be helpful to put together 20 of the records from this year that have blown us away.
The opening of the Band of Skulls’ second studio album, Sweet Sour, is as much of a commanding introduction as it is a statement to the listener. The first sound that is heard is nearly like a shockwave that is sent out as a preliminary warning sign just before the drums and guitar enter in epic fashion. This identifies the seriousness and focus of Sweet Sour and that idea is completely carried forth as the record progresses.
Back in 2002, the large-scale music festival landscape in the United States was virtually nonexistent. So when Superfly Presents and AC Entertainment announced plans for a multi-day, jam-friendly fest, named
