Odd Future – Oldie and Rella

Odd Future is having so much fun.

They’re like an amorphous bowling ball bouncing off the rails pushing, experimenting and testing their style. That is, I guess, a style in itself.

You have to question everything they do and appreciate it in isolation from the rest of their output. A lot is shit, but some is really, really fresh.

Earl is back too. He’s obviously their spirit animal and a source of lost mojo while he was gone.

These two videos for their second Odd Future tape are equally and differently amazing.

The 12 Best Songs of 2012…so far

1. Jamie xx – “Touch Me”

The kid is untouchable. A legend. Every over-exaggerated superlative rolled into one. Young Turks debuted this track during their set on Rinse FM. It’s insane. He’s got to be the best producer in the world right now.

2. Battles – Sweetie & Shag (The Field remix)

Quite frankly, this cover art is better than the song and this song will be hard to top for the 2012 year-end list. It’s not very “accessible” but I’m on an ambient/minimalist tip right now so I don’t give a fuck if you think Katy Perry has a better beat.

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