Thor Harris tells us his top 10 LPs of 2016
Swans percussionist Thor Harris released the first Thor & Friends record earlier this year, which paired him with marimba player Peggy Ghorbani and multiinstrumentalist Sarah “Goat” Gautier. If you’re looking for something a little different, with the kind of sweep Thor is known for, you should definitely give it a spin. You can stream the whole record below.
Having just wrapped up Thor & Friends’ fall tour, Harris was nice enough to send us his list of Top 10 LPs of 2016. It’s an eclectic list that shouts out fellow Swans musician Norman Westberg, both Jenn Wasner projects (Flock of Dimes and Wye Oak), Death Grips, Lawrence English, Hospital Ships and more. Check out his selections below.
Related: Sheawater, who Thor used to play with, will be at Bowery Ballroom on Sunday (12/18, tickets).
Thor Harris — Top 10 LPs of 2016
1.Xiu Xiu– does the music of Twin Peaks
2. Bohren and der Club of Gore– Bohren for Beginners
3. Flock of Dimes-if you see me say yes
4. Wye Oak-Tween
5. Death Grips– Bottomless Pit
6. Lawrence English – Cruel Optimism
7. Norman Westberg-MRI
8. Hospital Ships– The Past is Not a Flood
9. Dieterich/Barnes-The Coral Casino
10. Adam Wiltzie – Salero