2013 was the year that finally saw HAIM break out into the mainstream with their blend of soul/funk/pop/rock.  The sisters are fresh, exciting and a welcome voice to modern music.

Glen Hansard, a member of both the Frames and the Swell Season, has to be one of the most talented men in all of music.  His music draws you in with the first notes and refuses to let you go until he finally puts down the guitar.  The great thing about the guy is he keeps getting better and better with age.

01:17 Better Off
05:40 Honey & I
11:55 The Wire
16:59 Falling
23:21 Oh Well (Fleetwood Mac cover)
27:46 Go Slow
33:20 Forever
39:09 Let Me Go

Love Don’t Leave Me Waiting — Respect (Aretha Franklin), Lowly Deserter*, When Your Mind’s Made Up, Bird of Sorrow — Fairytale of New York (Shane MacGowan), Low Rising, Heyday (Mic Christopher), Her Mercy*, Song of Good Hope***, This Gift, Drive All Night (Bruce Springsteen) — Feels Like Rain (John Hiatt) — Parting Glass (Traditional), Falling Slowly