10) Big Little Lions – Happy Accident-People who have been reading ETTG this past year won’t be surprised to see Big Little Lions on this list. I think I covered nearly half of these songs as separate single features throughout the year. All …
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2022 Songs of the Year, Top 10, by co-editor Greg Jones
10) Thomas Bryan Eaton – “Younger man”-A bit of armchair philosophy told in narrative form? Consider me interested. Add in some meaningful blues, a killer organ, and a great lead vocal… and you have yourself a top ten track on the year. Eaton …
Songs of the Year, 20-11 by co-editor Greg Jones
20) Weston T. Hine – “Down the line”-I chose this song as number 20 not because it’s the 20th on the list. It’s because I want you to hear how remarkable this song is and remember that art cannot be ranked. This is …
Three up tempo rock tracks that will heat up this mid-December cold
Chazz Valentine – “Restless soul – Gill’s song”-Okay so this song has it all. There’s a good kickdrum up tempo in the opening and then… BOOM! Fantastic vocals take over the track. This is quintessential pop punk music. Everything from the killer power …
A pair of singer songwriters to get your week started right
Pat Byrne – “Feels like living”-I’ve been a fan of good narrative folk music for just about as long as I remember. This Pat Byrne song feels like it’s written in the longstanding tradition of storytellers. It’s worthy of a comparison with Kristofferson …
Three indie rock tracks to bring some energy into this weekend
Amateur Hour – “I need you”-The easy comparison here is probably a cross between the Beatles and Queen, you know… two of the most successful rock bands of all time. I love the vibes on this track. The production is amazing. The vocal …
Three acoustic folk tracks that are sure to appeal to a lot of our traditional readership
J.R. Rund – “Chameleon”-This song will steal your heart if you just stop what you’re doing and listen. Rund sings with that poet’s sincerity that’s sure to capture your mind. The duo vocal makes for a sweet texture that makes the lyrics a …
Three singer songwriters to start off your week with something special
Lauren Corrigan – “Me first”-There’s a calming sentiment to this song that won me over right away. The way the vocal nestles into the mix is delightfully satisfying. Corrigan has a subtle yet evocative style about the way that she writes. The layered …
Three harmony-rooted acoustic folk songs for our loyal readership
The Narrative – “Politics of Youth”-It’s not hard to hear what I like about this song; it begins with beautiful harmonies and acoustic richness. That sound is sustained throughout the track. The lyrics are about hiding away the truth as part of youthful …
Three rock tracks that will get you moving this weekend
Ravine – “I hate this time of year”-This song is quintessential pop indie rock! I love everything from the syncopated rhythm, to the synth, electronic effects, and obviously the quality of the vocals. The lyrical concept is emotional and engaging, focusing on a …
