Soundcheck's Best Of 2012 Survey Report | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News

December 10, 2012 12:51:48 PM

Name:

Caryn

Where are you from?:

Brooklyn

What's your favorite album of 2012?:

Tie between

Panopticon: Kentucky
Black metal, with banjo and folk flutes!

AND Kaki King's GLOW
Guitar wizardry, now with more ETHEL.

What's your favorite song of 2012?:

David Byrne & St. Vincent: Who

What's your favorite new band or artist of 2012?:

Tilts. The song "Super Ultra Mega" makes for long-term happiness.

What was your biggest musical surprise of 2012?:

Friends' band Anicon. Would you believe more black metal goodness? Their new live drummer is one of my favorite ever.

What was your biggest musical disappointment of 2012?:

High On Fire's new record, De Vermis Mysteriis just didn't stand up to repeated listening. All except opening drums on "Fertile Green."

What was your most memorable concert of 2012?:

Fanfare Ciocarlia @ Schimmel Center. Hands down.

What musical trends did you spot in 2012?:

Pop music is even more about 360 marketing one's brand. Life lesson learned.

What was the worst song or album of 2012?:

Toss-up between Gangam Style and Call Me Maybe.