....for the first 4 months anyway.
FARMERS MARKET "SURFIN U.S.S.R"
The music of Farmers Market is a mixture of Bulgarian folk music, jazz standards, popular music and humor. Farmers Market has become one of Norway's most popular live bands, playing at all kinds of venues and festivals: jazz, folk and rock. Farmers Market has been releasing music in Norway sporadically over the past decade but their releases have been generally hard to find on U.S. shores. Those who have been lucky enough to hear the outfit have been instantly won over by the unbelievable musicianship and oddball mixture of styles.
On Ipecac records.
Have listened to this 3 times in a row. Just unbelievable. I really HIGHLY doubt anything will top this this year.
I might upload it later if anyone's interested.
Or better yet:
http://www.amazon.com/Surfin-USSR-Fa.../dp/B0012IWIQ8