All of the KCRW DJs are putting together their Top 10 Albums of the Year lists right now. I make one myself – in solidarity, since it’s such a tough thing to ask music lover’s to do – and I can say I already know my top choice without a doubt – Best Coast’s “Crazy For You.”
When your favorite song on an album changes 5 times in a span of a few weeks, you know you’ve come across something special. Bethany Cosentino and Bobb Bruno have captured everything I love about living on the West Coast in perfectly crafted pop songs that pay tribute to some of my favorite type of music – ‘60s girl groups and the Beach Boys. That is the music I was raised on and Best Coast gave it the perfect 2010 update.
This was actually my first time seeing the band live and to say I was excited is a big understatement – and they did not disappoint on any level. This is a must-see live session.
Also, Bethany talks about the inspiration behind the album, her famous cat Snacks and much more in her interview with Jason Bentley. Set list below.
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Boyfriend
Crazy For You
The End
Goodbye
Far Away
Summer Mood
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Bratty B
Our Deal
When the Sun Don’t Shine
When I’m With You
I Want to
Each and Everyday
Sun Was High (So Was I)
Wish He Was You