The Music 2019 Writers' Poll: Sean Capel

23 December 2019 | 9:10 am | Sean Capel

Here's what The Music's writers rated in 2019…

Album Of The Year

  1. Thom Yorke - Anima
  2. Ride - This Is Not A Safe Place
  3. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Ghosteen
  4. Mac DeMarco - Here Comes The Cowboy
  5. Rainbow Chan - Pillar
  6. Cigarettes After Sex - Cry
  7. Bec Sandridge - Try + Save Me
  8. Fat Freddy's Drop - Special Edition Part 1
  9. Collarbones - Futurity
  10. Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra - I Shouldn't Be Telling You This



Song Of The Year

  1. Thom Yorke - Twist
  2. Ride - Future Love
  3. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Bright Horses
  4. Mac DeMarco - Nobody
  5. Rainbow Chan - Oblivion


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Artist Of The Year

  1. Thom Yorke
  2. Nick Cave
  3. Mac DeMarco
  4. Rainbow Chan
  5. Jeff Goldblum


International Artist Live Performance Of The Year

  1. The Cure
  2. Ride
  3. Iggy Pop
  4. The Jesus & Mary Chain
  5. The Saboteurs


Australian Artist Live Performance Of The Year

  1. Flyying Colours
  2. Sunscreen
  3. Rufino & The Coconuts
  4. The Blurst
  5. Dweeb City


TV Show Of The Year

  1. Russian Doll
  2. Mindhunter
  3. The OA



Movie Of The Year

  1. Parasite
  2. Midsommar
  3. The Irishman


Highlight Of The Decade

Honestly meeting all the best people, going to film school, continuing my love of art and artistry, and growing up into an adult. Falling in and out of love, travelling and living in other parts of the world. Also maybe something about David Lynch bringing back Twin Peaks, Blade Runner 2049, marriage equality, seeing bands I never thought id see - Radiohead, The Cure, Slowdive, New Order etc. It's been a solid decade when you think about it.

Prediction For Next Decade

Sorry if this sounds wanky, but outside of still enjoying Mi Goreng noodles, I see myself getting out there and making my own creative path and who knows, maybe The Music will review my stuff?? But seriously, I will be happy to be able to express myself, be it in creative ways or just continuing being me in life. I see myself expanding my horizons, seeing the world and continuing to meet interesting folk with interesting stories along the way.