Top 100 Oklahoma Albums of the 00s: 80-71
Over the next couple of weeks, we will be counting down the Top 100 Oklahoma Albums of the 2000s. Every weekday, we will unveil another ten Oklahoma albums that helped shape the way Oklahoma music is heard by the outside world.
We asked three dozen musicians, fans and journalists for their opinions on the top albums of the past decade. With their guidance and our own opinions, we compiled what we hope is a decent and fair list.
Hopefully, there’s a good bit of reflection, discovery and enjoyment when listening to these albums through Lala (when available). Enjoy!
80. Jabee - Blood Is The New Black (2008)
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“A sharp divergence from the popular “party” hip-hop that pours out of radio stations, Jabee utilizes beats and samples heavily centered around soul and jazz. The result is something a little more intricate, with beats reminiscent of Brother Ali or early Kanye West, and an emphasis on soulfulness rather than the ability to “bump.”” - Tyler Branson (The Oklahoma Daily)
79. The Muggabears - Night Choreography EP (2007)
“The Muggabears on Night Choreography weave, swerve, and tumble their way through seven very solid songs that harkens back to some of the best of 90’s deconstructed/experimental indie-rock.” - Built on a Weak Spot
78. J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton - The Road to Escondido (2006)
“…despite the rather slick production and long list of guest backing musicians (including four bassists, four drummers, five other guitarists, and three percussionists), The Road to Escondido is still dominated more by Cale than Clapton. The relatively reticent Okie wrote 11 of the 14 tracks, and it’s his low-key soufflé of blues, jazz, and country that shapes and directs the disc’s tone, with Clapton along for the ride.” - Hal Horowitz
77. Bob Childers - Ride for the Cimarron (2006)
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76. Subatomic Pieces - Hold Out For Science (2007)
“Norman band Subatomic Pieces’ upcoming album (Hold Out For Science) is from beginning to end a long, tasty salad bar of flavorful psychedelic odd-ballness.” - Adam Scott (Norman Transcript)
“…Subatomic Pieces have fully forged their own sound, which hearkens back to what could have been found on an oldies station if it were broadcast from another galaxy…” - Bryan Mangieri (Oklahoma Gazette)
75. Beau Jennings - Holy Tulsa Thunder (2008)
“Occasionally channeling the energy of young Bruce Springsteen, other times the delicate vocals of Jeff Tweedy, Jennings has quietly crafted an Americana masterpiece with Holy Tulsa Thunder. It’s Nebraska through a Being There kaleidoscope. It’s a late night requiem for the lost stomping grounds of youth that forever stand tall in our memories. It’s a drinking record. Pour yourself a whiskey and give it a spin!” - Raised on Indie
“The claim on the press notes is that this is a drinking album and this is quite true. A bottle of sour mash, a sunny day, and this record would make fine bar-fellows indeed.” - PopMatters
74. Tyson Meade - Kitchens & Bathrooms (2008)
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73. Hello Defective - Kill Us Now (2003)
Purchase: Looney Tunes │ Electric Fetus
DOWNLOAD: Hello Defective - “Plastic Hearts”
“”Hello Defective’s debut full length: Vivid orchestration, vintage organs, sonic melodies. Each song leaves you scrambling to find who their influences are and where they will take you next.”" - Rolling Stone Magazine
“‘Kill Us Now’ is a 41-minute journey of pure emotion wrapped around lush arrangements and haunting compositions.” - Patrick Crain (LOUD Magazine)
“Great weird pop - surprised these guys didn’t do more.” - Ty Kamm (Klipspringer)
72. Gravity Propulsion System - Get Destroy (2005)
“I hope Thurston Moore is out somewhere listening, because this record has done him and the rest of his band proud.” - PunkNews.org
“Smashing. Simply smashing. I’ll admit to being a big fan of noise with hooks–but hey, isn’t everyone? Well, maybe not, but those of us crazy enough to enjoy this sound know that GPS has shot the bullseye this time.” - Aiding & Abetting
71. The Flaming Lips - At War With The Mystics (2006)
“…it’s astonishing how the band are unafraid to take on Serious Issues yet remain so much fun. Don’t be surprised if they find a cure for cancer, end world poverty or find a solution to the Iraq war next – they’ll certainly struggle to top this.” - NME
“This is another one I enjoy more because my son digs it. The Yeah Yeah Yeah song is awesome when a 2/3 year old is singing ‘Wif aw yo powah!’” - Clark Matthews (The Lost Ogle)
10-1 │ 20-11 │ 30-21 │ 40-31 │ 50-41 │ 60-51 │ 70-61 │ 80-71 │ 90-81 │ 100-91
January 6th, 2010 at 11:10 am
Jabee’s album has the best name of the whole bunch. It friggin rules.
January 6th, 2010 at 11:46 am
i love that this is happening every day.
January 6th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
I was in love with Get Destroy from GPS. Too bad Days Like Razors didnt get notice. Yeah Subatomic Pieces though.
January 6th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
I bet that Days Like Razors will be ranked higher than Get Destroy.
January 7th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Man I know this is very time consuming, but I’m loving the roll out. I’m getting to know a lot of music I’d never heard before. Thanks.