My Last FM Top 20 (week 6)

Ah yes. It's all change now. I've actually been commissioned to write a bunch of reviews and features for the first time since I can remember when. I'll make it easy for you. I'll shove an R next to the ones I've been listening to for that reason...

1R (7) Wild Beasts
The crucial question remains: is their new album Two Dancers reminiscent of The Smiths, Radiohead or The Associates? On the answer, everything hangs.
2R (-) Witch Hats
Damn straight. Fucking great hi-octane nasty writhing rock'n'roll from Melbourne like Melbourne's always played it.
2R (-) Arctic Monkeys
I find myself strangely drawn towards this...
4 (-) Theo Beckford
I have no idea who this is. Truly. Oh wait, yes I do... if you click on the link above it'll lead you to the man, if you're prepared to hunt. Well worth the search.
5R (3) Daniel Johnston
His most excellent new album. No longer the symphonies are just in his head...
6 (-) The Equators
Damn straight. I am still way excited I've finally tracked this down.
7 (-) Byron Lee & The Dragonaires
Everyone needs to listen to a little Byron Lee every now and then.
8R (-) Vivian Girls
Coming to a town near me soon.
9 (-) The Specials
9 (-) Delroy Wilson
From the awesome Rock Steady Rave ska compilation.
11R (20) Wavves
11 (12) The Deadnotes + The Legend!
Isaac has started demanding his very own monster songs and love song playlist.
13 (13) Las Kellies
Fluid, like ESG.
14 (-) The Selecter
Absolutely.
15 Elizabeth Archer & the Equators
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16 Hello Cuca
16 The Ethiopians
18 (-) Arrington De Dionyso
He's my main man.
18 (-) Shirley & Lee
From the excellent Soundman Shots: The Caribou & Downbeat 78's Story box set.
20 (-) Count Lasher & His Calypsonians
See above.
20 (-) The Pioneers
From the otherwise incredible 2-CD compilation, No. 1 Ska Album. Otherwise incredible because unfortunately it includes several Bad Manners tracks.