Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 6 & 7

Reviews by David Beans

The Top 10 countdown of albums released in 2010 continues with the following EPs recorded by Jónsi and Kanye West:

Jónsi - Go

The Sigur Ros lead singer's first solo record is nothing short of beautiful. This may be the most epic, grandiose and large record released this year by any artist. Instrumentation ranges from guitars to pianos, cellos to flutes, trumpets to keyboards, choirs and vocal loop. Several tracks aim to please pop radio while the others dabble into the emotionally draining love ballad. This record is fearless and without shame, ignoring boundaries and expectations.Recommended Track: 'Tornado' (Este video tiene subtítulos en español y en íngles.)

Kanye West - My Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West not only achieved the most controversy over the past year, he was also able to release one of the best records of the year. This new album includes fantastic and inspiring production that escapes from the recycled pop formula we have heard all year. This is my favorite record of his to date.From beginning to end, it tells a story of an optimistically sad man cursed with the strength of artistic genius.
Recommended Track: 'Lost in the World'

David Beans collaborates with Recording Engineer and Musician Keith Vance to offer recording and audio mixing services. Recent clients include Tom Evanchuck, Diamonds and Pearls, and Justin Markert. Beans also released a self-recorded solo album entitled The Loss & Reco

very EP in 2008, available at www.david-beans.com. Contact: davidbeans@msn.com

Read about and listen to the other artists who topped this list in 2010:

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 3, 2 & 1

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 4 & 5

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 6 & 7

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 8 & 9

Beans is on beat with Top 10 of 2010

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 8 & 9

Hola lectores del Rhythm Report! Saludos desde Costa Rica. (Hello The Rhythm Report readers! Greetings from Costa Rica.) I missed day two of David Beans' Top 10 albums of 2010 so here are the next two in the series, Beach House and Four Tet:

Beach House - Teen Dream
Beautiful and soulful lyrics, atop hazy guitars and keys in reverb, singing the songs that fit perfectly for the late-night venture home. Mostly a two-person group, the sound is huge and genuine, and recalls the ambient pop of the sixties.
Recommended Track: 'Take Care'

Four Tet - There Is Love In You

Progressively one of the most ambitious and inspiring electronic acts, 'There Is Love In You' is a record that is a lesson in sampling and manipulation techniques. This record is mostly comprised of chill tracks that are loud enough to feel yet quiet enough to understand. One of the best 'headphone' records of the year, your best friend for when walking through the city.
Recommended Track: 'Love Cry'

David Beans collaborates with Recording Engineer and Musician Keith Vance to offer recording and audio mixing services. Recent clients include Tom Evanchuck, Diamonds and Pearls, and Justin Markert. Beans also released a self-recorded solo album entitled The Loss & Recovery EP in 2008, available at www.david-beans.com. Contact: davidbeans@msn.com

Read about and listen to the other artists who topped this list in 2010:

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 3, 2 & 1

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 4 & 5

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 6 & 7

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 8 & 9

Beans is on beat with Top 10 of 2010