December 25, 2009

19. Rules / The Whitest Boy Alive


Rules

Erlend Oye makes his second appearance on the list. And why not? The Whitest Boy Alive produced another breezy, funky treatise in vocal and guitar minimalism that proved to be the most reliable summer companion of the year. While still influenced by Oye's electronic/dance sensibilities, Rules expanded into a more traditional, keyboard-inflected Euro-pop vibe.

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