December 28, 2011 | 10:08 AM | By

Five of Bruce Warren’s Favorite Philly Things of 2011

FILED UNDER: Artists, Recordings, Hezekiah Jones, Lushlife, The Roots, The War On Drugs, Work Drugs

In 2011, the Philly local music scene showcased new heights of creativity and vibrancy. Here’s five of some of my favorite Philly things from this year. For a more in depth look at my take on Philly 2011 go here.

1 – The Roots, undun (Def Jam)

2 – The War On Drugs, Slave Ambient (Secretly Canadian) Listen to a solo acoustic Key Studio Session from Adam Granduciel of The War On Drugs here.

3 – Work Drugs, Aurora Lies (Bobby Cahn Records) Listen to the Key Studio Session with Work Drugs here.

4 – Hezekiah Jones, “Borrowed Heart” Shaking Through

5 – Lushlife, No More Golden Days mixtape