What about the covers? no 11

For 2009 - Montt Mardié - Skaizerkite

Patrik Berg designed this one. The title means a person suffering from hybris and was also the name of a New York gang from the 40's (aka Sharp Boys). Both definitions fit with Monty's image of course. The design is simple and minimal, with the photograph of the front cover standing out. The packaging is a gatefold carton.

For the 00's - No.11 - The Organ - Grab That Gun

This cover reminds me a lot of Piet Mondrian paintings. The graphic design is by Randy Iwata, Jenny Smyth (group member-organ), Mo Salemy, a Vancouver-based artist and David Cuesta, a Canadian designer.

Top 20 Countdown - no.11

For 2009

No.11 - Montt Mardié - Skaizerkite

Unfortunately his best and most coherent album to date is his last as a solo artist. Montt Mardié (aka David Pagmar) will be a member of the group Monty from now on. But that does not stop me from enjoying this precious collection of gems. He's Swedish of course.

For the 00's

No.11 - The Organ - Grab That Gun

They made only one album and then called it quits. But what an album! Brash, combining pop and new wave elements with modern music sensibilities, it manages to sound superb despite a seemingly monotonous palette of strong guitars and droning organ sounds. Canadians...