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August 24, 2012 - Hear Me Out by Chros Azzopardi

Best of 2012 (So Far)

Lana Del Rey, Born to Die

She was all anyone could talk about in the beginning of the year, but for all the wrong reasons: Lana Del Rey’s two performances on Saturday Night Live, of singles “Video Games” and “Blue Jeans,” were awkward and off-key. Her first album on a major label, though, is a complete triumph that no one has yet eclipsed—a hypnotic pop concoction that felt like a Quentin Tarantino film, exploring love and fame with cynicism and sadness. Call her fake like it matters, but there’s no arguing the genius of Born to Die.

Emeli Sandé, Our Version of Events

Her voice could fight world wars—it’s that strong. But even though the artist formally known as Adele (she changed her name for obvious reasons) has the instrument, her mixed-bag material is still very much artist-in-the-making. The songs that do work atone the ones that don’t: “Heaven” is a soaring dance anthem, “Suitcase” is a brutal love song that could’ve come from Tracy Chapman and the retro-soul single “Next to Me” really shows off them pipes. Emeli Sandé is one to watch.

Santigold, Master of My Make-Believe

Santigold has the hooks, hope and hoes on this long-awaited album, a state-of-the-world address that reminds us that “our house is burning down” and that girls can have just as much swagger as the guys (see: “Look at These Hoes”). “Disparate Youth” is a Portishead-sounding daydream, and “The Riot’s Gone,” produced by hit-maker Greg Kurstin, works as a political or personal statement. Listen up.

Frank Ocean, channel ORANGE

The hip-hop prodigy accomplished something even more extraordinary this year than coming out: a debut that takes the genre back to the Lauryn Hill days of poeticism. His best work is “Lost,” “Bad Religion” and “Forrest Gump,” but singling out any tracks almost does the album a disservice—the whole thing works so well together. An exploration of social issues, his relationships (with all types) and the effects of fame, channel ORANGE shows Ocean to be one of the most refreshing voices of our time.

Bonnie Raitt, Slipstream

After taking a seven-year hiatus, it’s good to have Bonnie back. Slipstream doesn’t just reaffirm her as the rock goddess she is, but goes a step further and establishes that the world just isn’t the same without her brand of soul-blues. From the slide guitar solos, which she’s noted for, to the slow ache of “Not Cause I Wanted To,” one of the best ballads you’ll hear this year, Raitt gives us something to talk about. 

 

Rufus Wainwright, Out of the Game

You know that expression go big or go home? Well, Rufus Wainwright definitely isn’t having the home part. His grand L.A.-pop album taps into music mogul Mark Ronson for a front-to-back stunner with walloping orchestration, soulful lady singers and some of his slyest songwriting. His dig at modern-day pop stars—the title track—is a highlight, but so is his sentimental “Sometimes You Need,” a sweet meditation on the hopefulness found in “a movie star’s eyes.” Everything about Out of the Game is just as magical.

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  • February 3, 2012 - Issue Index
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  • May 18, 2012 - Issue Index
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  • August 24, 2012 - Issue Index
    • August 24, 2012 - Acknowledgments
    • August 24, 2012 - The Way I See It by Steve Elkins
    • August 24, 2012 - Speak Out - Letters to Letters
    • August 24, 2012 - In Brief
    • August 24, 2012 - CAMPmatters by Murray Archibald
    • August 24, 2012 - Sundance Notes
    • August 24, 2012 - Sundance 25 by Nancy Sakaduski
    • August 24, 2012 - CAMPout by Fay Jacobs
    • August 24, 2012 - Delaware Pride
    • August 24, 2012 - CAMP Stories by Rich Barnett
    • August 24, 2012 - Before the Beach by Bob Yesbek
    • August 24, 2012 - Amazon Trail by Lee Lynch
    • August 24, 2012 - Ask the Doctor by Michael J. Hurd, Ph.D.
    • August 24, 2012 - Booked Solid by Terri Schlichenmeyer
    • August 24, 2012 - CAMP Arts by Doug Yetter
    • August 24, 2012 - Volunteer Spotlight by Chris Beagle
    • August 24, 2012 - Volunteer Thank You
    • August 24, 2012 - High CAMP by Brent Mundt
    • August 24, 2012 - CAMP Programs
    • August 24, 2012 - The Out Field by Dan Woog
    • August 24, 2012 - CAMPshots Gallery Index
    • August 24, 2012 - Hear Me Out by Chros Azzopardi
    • August 24, 2012 - CAMP Dates
    • August 24, 2012 - Thinking Out Loud by Abby Dees
    • August 24, 2012 - Gray & Gay by John D. Siegfried
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    • August 24, 2012 - Buzz Worthy by Deb Griffin
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