2011: How was it for you?

I think I forgot to post a review this time last year, must have been short of time or something. As photography seems to take up more and more of my time this year, there seems to be less and less time for the other stuff. So, here is a list of the things I have enjoyed this year:

Best single: Desire by Anna Calvi.

I really loved this, came out around the time of Glastonbury, and the also did a great set in a tent there. Listen here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KVVCHeHKXM

Best Album: Shake England Shake by PJ Harvey

Another top album why Polly, and a concept record too. Another Mercury Prize for her too. Not much else to add. Here's a taster:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va0w5pxFkAM

Best video: Rill Rill by Sleigh Bells

Not sure what is going on, but a search of You Tube brought this unforgettable video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmFgejWZjtg

Best TV: Frozen Planet (BBC)

As someone who does not watch much TV, this is glorious, as is much of the BBC's nature output. This was glorious from start to finish, life on the edge.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Fshnu_SwAg

Best Film: True Grit

We only went to the cinema twice, once was to see this. It takes something real special to better The Duke. Life is hard.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Fshnu_SwAg

Best moment: Double promotion.

Two years ago, Norwich were in Division 3, now we're back in the Premier League. Hard to know what was better, promotion at Pompy or 5-1 at Portman Road. I'll include both moments:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjfoqiMoHGA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6T-_Fox4oKg&feature=related



Things to look forward to in 2012:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sftuxbvGwiU