7 January 2020

Brutha Voodoo's Playlist Obscura Review of 2019

Chiptune of the Year - "Fistbreaker" by Techno Mage
Honourable Mention - "Meteor" by Auxcide

Loss To Music Memorial Award - Keith Flint (Prodigy)
Honourable Mentions - Eric Haydock (The Hollies), Lorna Doom (The Germs), Ted McKenna (The Sensational Alex Harvey Band), Peter Tork (The Monkees), Mark Hollis (Talk Talk), Andy Anderson (The Cure), André Previn, Asa Brebner (Modern Lovers), Ranking Roger (The Beat), André Williams, Scott Walker, Stephen Fitzpatrick and Audun Laading (The Hers), Nipsey Hussle, Bushwick Bill (Geto Boys), Kim English, Boon Gould (Level  42), Phil McCormack (Molly Hatchet), Charles ‘Chuck’ Barksdale (The Dells), Jake Black AKA The Very Reverend D. Wayne Love (Alabama 3), Dr John, Leon Redbone, Jim & Chuck Glaser (Glaser Brothers),  Philippe Zdar (Cassius), Jeff Austin (Yonder Mountain String Band), Jerry Lawson, (The Persuasions), Johnny Clegg, Art Neville (Neville Brothers), Ian Gibbons  (The Kinks), Larry Taylor (Canned Heat), Daniel Johnston, Eddie Money, Ric Ocasek (The Cars), Robert Hunter (Grateful Dead), Kim Shattuck (The Muffs & The Pixies), Beverly Watkins, Barrie Masters (Eddie and The Hot Rods), Ginger Baker (Cream), Goo Hara (Kara), Larry Junstrom (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Malcolm ‘Molly’ Duncan (Average White Band), Rosa Morena, George ‘Pops’ Chambers (The Chambers Brothers), Paul Barrere (Little Feat), Juice Wrld, Marie Fredriksson (Roxette), Neil Innes

Most Welcome Return of The Year - My Life Story
Honourable Mentions - Bis, The Rembrandts, Bonnie Tyler, Whitesnake, Idlewild, Bruce Hornsby, The Chemical Brothers, Sleeper, Babybird, Norah Jones, The Wildhearts, Bananarama, The Alarm, Amon Tobin, The Divine Comedy, Sum 41, The Raconteurs, Salad, Hot Chip, Vampire Weekend, Fly Pan Am, Kool Keith, Wilco, Mark Morriss, Beck, Reverend and The Makers, Kaiser Chiefs, The Pixies, Bat For Lashes, Elbow, Hootie & The Blowfish, Feeder, Mika, Michael Stipe, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, The Darkness, Jack Peñate, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Alphabeat, Roisin Murphy, Cornershop & Huey Lewis and The News

Cover Version of The Year - "I'm Afraid of Americans" by Sasha Ilyukevich & The Highly Skilled Migrants

My New Religion Award - "Sorcery & Sabotage" by Church of the Cosmic Skull
Honorable mention - "End of Men" by Church of Non Beleivers

Craziest Thing To Come Out of Japan Award - "Shaminami" by Genie High
Honorable mentions - "Tapi Tapi" by TEMPURA KIDZ & Moe Shop & "Reincarnation" by BAND-MAID

“That’s In Canada” Standout Canadian Act of the Year - "Found Me" by Men I Trust

Nerdcore Track of the Year - "That Metroplex Life" by Wordburglar

“Stop, Collaborate & Listen” Award for Best Collaboration of The Year - "Wouldn't Want To Be Like You" by Sheryl Crow & St Vincent
Honorable mention - "Let's Face the Music and Dance" by Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra feat Sharon Van Etten

Holiday Themed Song of The Year - "Pancake Day" by John Dredge & The Plinths

Indie Perfection Award - "Kidding Around" by My Name Is Ian

Protest Song of The Year - Protest Song of The Year - "Post Patriarchy Disco" by Gaptooth

Zeitgeist Encapsulating Track of The Year - "Selfie Generation" by Brittle Head Girl

“Leather Jacket” Award for Best Rawk & Rawl - "One Track Mind"  by Leathers

“Brand New. You’re Retro” Award for Best Throwback Style - "Studio 26" by Casper Heyzeus

"Brother Bill's Future Flashback Award" - “10x10” by Pony Bradshaw

Library Themed Track of The Year - "I Never Agreed To Abide By Your By-Laws (On The Run)" by The Dolly Shakes

Wizard Rock track of The Year - "The Trace" by Harry and The Potters

Wrestling Themed Track of the Year - "The Sunset Flip" by Mega Ran featuring Austin Creed

Face-Melter of the Year - "Sting" by Ghost Chant

Astrological Soundscape of the Year - "Lost in Space" by My Heart, Your Thunder

Husband and Wife Team of the Year - "I Was On The News" by The Pom Poms

Best Pun-Based Band Name - "Spearfish" by Depeche Choad 


2019 PLAYLIST OBSCURA SONG OF THE YEAR - "Rainfall, Canada" by Fair Mothers
Honorable mention - "Something Beautiful" by Nine Year Sister

Reason To Be Hopeful For 2020 - "Grateful To The Gods" by Akira The Don & Marcus Aurelius


Awards  we didn't have time for on the show, but also deserve your attention:

Geographically Confusing Track of The Year - "Moon" by Alaskalaska  from London

Synthwave Track of The Year - "Invisible" by Hannah Diamond

"Straight Outta The Deen" award for Aberdonian Hip-Hop - "Standard Proceedure" by Ransom FA

Best Mashup of The Year - "Stayin Alone" by Offtopic

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