Best Tracks of 2011

12.17.11 at 17:59

Ladies and gents, for the second year in a row, Chile takes the nod. The musical artistry spurting from that long, narrow coastal country had us wowed over and over again, even despite all the rubble with mass student mobilizations and then Occupy The Entire World movements. But hey, maybe it’s the howling angst, political turmoil and catastrophes that inspire exceptional works of art, or at least it did for Ana Tijoux, Adrianigual and a few others who have our admiration.

It’s no surprise that Mexico keeps doing big things, and in 2011 this country once again proved itself worthy, musically. You’ll know what we mean when you check out our picks for the Best Tracks of 2011. Ranging from a diverse set of music compositions from indie pop, to electro rock, shoegaze, tribal guarachero, ruidosón, and good ol’ rock ‘n’ roll, we’ve heard an astounding number from artists like Quiero Club, Disco Ruido, Le Butcherettes, Kinky, 3Ball MTY, Bam Bam, María Y José, Torreblanca, Toy Selectah and Rey Pila. We also have some folky tunes, bossa nova inspired ones, ñu cumbia amalgamations, moombahton mixes and some hip hop — and audible taste from our beloved Latino America.

Our original Best Songs of 2011 list was over twice as long and we wish to include them all, but twenty-five is the number, folks, and not all are suited for the Best of 2011 title. These below were the ones that were set on repeat in our heads, we bonded to, we celebrated and got piss drunk, made us laugh, made us cry and made us fall in love.

So without further ado, here are our li’l treasures for Best Tracks of 2011. And from all of us here at Remezcla Música, happy listening…

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25. “Everlasting Beacon of Light”
by Zechs Marquise
[USA/Puerto Rico]

If I was from the past and somehow through time travel, woke up in 2011, the epic 7 and 1/2 minute long “Everlasting Beacon of Light” would blow my mind…Oh wait, I am from this time and it STILL blows an everlasting beacon of light into my skull. Probably the most artistic, prog rock-y song on this list, and still probably the best song to get a lapdance to. If this doesn’t make you want to get naked I don’t know what will. Words can’t even describe how brilliant this song is. Listen for yourself. -Stephen Christopher

Zechs Marquise – Everlasting Beacon of Light by INgroovesmarketing