Home: Irish Releases that have spoiled my ears over the past 12 months

Wexford i.e. Home courtesy of Kenny Ruttledge

It has been listmania these past few days as I finally got around to posting my top 50 albums of 2011. Although none made the top 10 it did feel great to include four Irish albums (Squarehead, Tieranniesaur, Little xs For Eyes and Fionn Regan) in amongst the brilliant likes of PJ Harvey, Low and Radiohead. Yet the list was restricted to albums (no EPs), a very limited number of i.e. 50, and obviously records that were only released in 2011…

Seeing as I have had the pleasure to listen to some outstanding homegrown releases over the past twelve months or so, I would feel incredibly guilty if I didn’t get to at least tip my hat to those in question who slog against the odds to make some wonderful ear candy.

In no particular order (including those who made the nifty fifty) the below are links to 20 excellent Irish bands and artists that I have plain out enjoyed over the past 12 months.

Wilderness Years by Agitate the Gravel

Monorail feat.Gemma Hayes – Hearts of Gold by MonorailMusic

Private Underground Residence – Snuffbox by P.U.Residence