ALL TIME is NOW with DJ Shark: Best of 2011

Sunday, January 1, 2023

All Time is Now • Episode #025 - Best Tracks of 2011 with Nigel Grainge

I N D I E 1 0 3 1 • ALL TIME is NOW

Nigel's playlist from Side B of Episode #025,

Jan 1st 2012

the first day of the new year...
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Guest Curator: Nigel Grainge

Special Guest for the full hour is A&R legend, Nigel Grainge. British born Nigel's long career includes his early days at Phonogram in 1970's where his first signing was Thin Lizzy. He went on to sign (among others), 10cc, Steve Miller Band, Eddy Grant, etc. In 1977 formed Ensign Records and signed, Boomtown Rats, Flash n The Pan, Waterboys, World Party, and Sinéad O'Conner. In this episode Nigel brings his favorite tracks from 2011. Sadly, we lost Nigel in 2017, he is greatly missed. Enjoy these stories and songs.

For more info... LA Times obituary

1. I WALKED ALONE by Yacht

The BEST of 2011: From Portland, Oregon. This tracks appears on the Long Player, Shangri-La and remixes appear on the I Walked Alone EP.

2. RHYTHM DOESN'T MAKE YOU A DANCER by Jon Fratelli

The BEST of 2011: From Scotland. The Fratelli's front man's solo Long Player, Psycho Jukebox.

3. SANTA FE by Beirut

The BEST of 2011: The band from Santa Fe, New Mexico. From their Long Player, The Rip Tide.

3. ALWAYS by Blind Pilot

The BEST of 2011: Another band from Portland Oregon. From their Long Player, We Are The Tide.

4. FLOW (Street mix) by DubFX ft. Mr. Woodnote & Flower Fairy

The BEST of 2011: The Australian bloke singing on the streets of Bristol, England. A true Independent artist. Pause the show audio and watch how this amazing performance unfolds live. For more info... www.facebook.com/dubfx

5. TRACKTOR by Wretch 32 ft. L

The BEST of 2011: Out of Tottenham in England. A Top 5 hit in the UK in January. From his second Long Player, Black and White.

6. YOU (Jimmy Edgar remix) by Creep ft. Nina Sky

The BEST of 2011: The duo from Brooklyn, NY.

7. STRANGE FRUIT (from Sons of Anarchy) by Katey Sagal with The Forest Rangers and Blake Mills

The BEST of 2011: The classic Billie Holiday track remodeled by Katey Sagal appeared in an episode of the TV show, "Sons of Anarchy".

8. VIDEO GAMES by Lana Del Rey

The BEST of 2011: The "It" Girl of the year. From her Extended Play, Video Games EP. Brand new LP to come in 2012.

9. SOMEBODY THAT I USED TO KNOW by Gotye ft. Kimbra

The BEST of 2011: Great duet from out of Australia. From their Long Player, Making Mirrors.

10. LAND OF THE BLOODY UNKNOWN by The Middle East

The BEST of 2011: Another Australian band. From their Long Player, I Want That You Are Always Happy.

11. STREET by Jamie Woon

The BEST of 2011: Singer from the UK. From his debut Long Player, Mirrorwriting.

12. TYRANT SONG by FOE

The BEST of 2011: The debut, Hot New Trash EP.

13. SOMETHING GOOD CAN WORK (RAC remix) by Two Door Cinema Club

The BEST of 2011: New band from Northern Ireland. From their Long Player, Tourist History.

For more songs 'n stories...
Check out HOUR I with Nigel Grainge...
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Sunday, December 18, 2011

All Time is Now • Episode #023 - The Best of 2011

A L L T I M E i s N O W

Our playlist from Hour Two of Episode #023,

Dec 18th 2011

the third week of December...

Guest: Rand Foster

Special Guest for the full hour is the owner of Fingerprints Records in Long Beach. One of the great Southern California indie record stores. Recently moved to a new larger location (with next door cafe). 420 E. 4th Street in Long Beach.

For more info... www.fingerprintsmusic.com

Guest: José Martinez

Special Guest for the full hour is the music editor at Venice magazine and founder of LADineNClub.com. Covering music, film arts and LA culture.

For more info... www.ladinnclub.com

1. LONELY BOY by The Black Keys

THE BEST of 2011 (All of us): The lead single from the bands seventh Long Player, El Camino (The Road).

2. PRESSURE AND TIME by Rival Sons
THE BEST of 2011 (Rand): The Long Beach band's second Long Player, Pressure and Time.

3. CULTS by Cults

THE BEST of 2011 (Jose and Shark): The self titled debut Long Player from New York City's Cults.

4. BABY MISSILES by War On Drugs

THIS WEEK in 2011 (Shark): The second Long Player, Slave Ambient from Philadelphia's War On Drugs.

5. NATURAL RHAPSODY by Jonathan Wilson

THE BEST of 2011 (Rand): Recorded in Laurel Canyon, CA, from the Long Player, Gentle Spirit.

6. DARK INTO LIGHT by AM & Shawn Lee

THE BEST of 2011 (Jose): The duet record from London and Los Angeles from AM and Shawn Lee, Celestial Electric. Sending eachother tracks back and forth via email, neither one had met each other until after the LP was recorded!

7. A COOL PLACE IN THE LIGHT by Old Californio
THE BEST of 2011 (Shark): The best in Southern California Americana!

8. OH LOUISE by Korey Dane

THE BEST of 2011 (Rand): The indie duo from Long Beach with their Long Player, Loomer.

9. CARRY MY BODY DOWN by Nick 13

THE BEST of 2011 (Jose): The solo debut from Nick 13 of Tiger Army.

10. DON'T CARRY IT ALL by The Decemberists

THE BEST of 2011 (Shark): The sixth Long Player, The King Is Dead from Portland's own Decemberists. Hit #1 the first week.

11. I WITNESSED A CRIME by The Horrible Crowes

THE BEST of 2011 (Rand): From the Long Player, Elsie. The Gaslight Anthem's main man Brian Fallon's side project with guitar tech, Ian Perkins. Recorded in hotel rooms while out on tour.

12. SWEET HARNESS by Sharks

THE BEST RE-ISSUES of 2011 (Jose): One of the brand new tracks on the Long Player compilation, The Joys of Living 2008-2010 from UK punk band Sharks.

13. SHAKE IT UP by Florence + The Machine

THE BEST of 2011 (Shark): The second Long Player, Ceremonials from Florence + The Machine.

It's hard to dance with the devil on your back,

So shake it off!

’cause It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll.