The Top Ten of 2011

You've seen the other lists. Now prepare yourself for the definitive Top Ten list of albums for 2011.

10. The Weeknd - House of Balloons (mixtape)



This album and artist appeared out of nowhere, putting the "House of Balloons" mixtape out on the internet for free last spring. And know what? It is dope. This is modern music. The follow-up mixtapes, "Thursday" and "Echoes of Silence" are real good too. I may be the only one who really digs this new RnB sound, but I like it.

9. Blue Scholars - Cinemetropolis



Seattle love. It took me a couple of listens to warm up to the new beats Sabzi brought, but once I absorbed it, I was sold. The album celebrates Seattle and the Northwest ("Fou Lee," "Slick Watts," "Chief Sealth"), while touching on timely social ("Oskar Barnack ∞ Oscar Grant") and political ("Hussein") topics. The whole albums works well to build on the theme of life and music as cinema.

8. Adele - 21



What can I say. Girl has got pipes. I love the span of emotions covered as well. And getting Rick Rubin to produce the album wasn't a bad call either. I'm really feeling the neo-soul music out right now and this album fits right in with the best the genre has to offer.

7. Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues



This music sounds like it came from a bygone era. And I mean that in a good way. According to Wikipedia (and Tanner), the band recorded many of vocal harmonies in one take, in the hope that any minor flaws in harmony, or missed guitar chords, or whatever other errors would add a more organic and urgent sound to the record. Whatever they did, they did it right.

6. Frank Ocean - nostalgia, ULTRA. (mixtape)



Who would have thought that the only member of OFWGKTA to make a Top Ten list would be the R'n'B singer of the group? While Golf Wang was the summer love of critics across the Internet, it was Ocean who, along with Tyler, the Creator, created actually memorable work this year. Tyler speaks to the angry thirteen-year-old in all of us, while Ocean's music calls out to a slightly more mature audience. When going in for a second, third, and fourth listen, it's Ocean who gets the play.

5. Bon Iver - Bon Iver



There is a word for this kind of music: brilliant. And I mean that both in terms of genius and in terms of brightly shining light. This album is so wonderfully melodic and warm, it just seems to radiate comfort and beauty, with a just touch of sadness mixed in there. Whether its a bright summer day or a dark, rainy winter night, I can listen to this and feel good.

4. Childish Gambino - Camp



Troy from Community has rap skills?

Yup.

Drawing his MC name from a Wu-Tang Name Generator online, Mr. Childish followed up several impressive mixtapes with a bona fide good debut album. His emotion is raw and at times over the top, but he speaks bluntly on sex, race, and fame in a refreshing way. The album ends with a long soliloquy that explains the actor/comedian/jack of all trades' reasoning for his emotional reveals.

3. Shabazz Palaces - Black Up



More Town music. This is some futuristic Ish. (Ha ha funny pun, get it?) This album is not for everyone (looking at you, Stefan) but if you like crazy beats that mesh electronica synths with African drums, as well as nuevo-gangster lyrics for the thinking grown man, you will like Shabazz Palaces. Who else can summarize rap today so precisely and concisely:

"I brag I boast I kill I coast I toast to cake and crime/Doing the most, a stronger dose of king at leisure time."

2. Kendrick Lamar - Section.80



"My issue isn't televised and you ain't gotta tell the wise/How to stay on beat, because our life’s an instrumental/This is physical and mental, I won't sugar coat it/You'd die from diabetes if these other n*ggas wrote it."

The West Coast killed it this year in quality hip hop. And standing above the crowd is 80s baby and leader of the Black Hippie movement, Compton's own Kendrick Lamar. Building on a couple of stellar mixtapes, Section.80 is a comprehensive album that tells a story from end to end. Plus Kendrick's flow is outrageous. He kills your favorite rapper.

1. Mayer Hawthorne - How Do You Do



Detroit MC Haircut started singing and recording Motown-style music because his struggling rap group, Now On, couldn't afford to clear the samples that they wanted for their album. Stones Throw label head Peanut Butter Wolf heard the recordings and thought Haircut had stumbled on some lost gems from the 1970s. When he learned the truth, PBW insisted that Haircut get in the studio. Going by his middle name - Mayer - and the street he was born and raised on - Hawthorne - this Jewish whiteboy from Detroit has revived the soul of Motown. And rumor has it he has been in the studio recently with local legend Jake Uno working on a 1990s-style RnB album due out next year. 2012 is looking good.

Taco before he became Taco

This is what he did before joining "The League"

Liam Neeson: Comedian

Projectors

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Projections from Obscura Digital on Vimeo.

44 projectors with a combined brightness of 840,000 lumens
were used to cover a surface 600ft wide x 351ft high

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Not my Top Ten

My list will be up later this week, after finals. For now, enjoy Ice Cube sharing his architectural prowess...



"That's gangster traffic right there!"

Stefan's Top 10 of 2011 (Updated)

Yeah I’m actually doing 13...deal with it.

13. Dyme Def - Yuk The World

Dyme Def - Yuk The World by Diamond Media 360

For me this is not the year of socially conscious hip-hop. This is the year of swag! or whatever it is the cool kids say now days. I normally don’t like groups like Dyme Def but I think these guys are fun with their hard beats and irrelevant rhymes. This album is heavily influenced by the 90s. Just listen to it and have fun.

12.  State of the Artist - Slopes

State Of The Artist ft. Fidget "Bloint" by MembersOnly206




It is nice to see an album by these Seattle guys where they don’t have a million guest appearances on each song. They went to town on some smooth jazz samples. I am pretty sure they even sampled Kenny G.

11.  Death Cab for Cutie - Codes and Keys



For some reason I don’t like any of their music before their album “Plans” but since then I have loved ‘em. I don’t think their sound has changed that much overall but their newer music clicks with me. I couldn’t find a version of this song with quality audio.

10.  The Roots - Undun



Seriously, what other hip-hop group has consistently made great albums for as long as these guys? The Roots are true musicians and you can see them grow and develop with each album. This is hip-hop with real music...I am pretty confident that this album and the Black Keys’ would be a lot higher on my list if they came out more than a week ago.

9.  The Black Keys - El Camino



The Black Keys fall into the category of “Can’t Do No Wrong.” Their albums are always good. I really have enjoyed them working with Danger Mouse, their music blends well with hip-hop (see Blackroc). Like I said before...this would be higher if it was released earlier.

8.  Wale - Ambition



This album took a couple of listens but it has grown on me. He definitely isn’t rapping about Seinfeld anymore but the talent is still there and Maybach Music and Rick Ross are a guilty pleasure of mine. I am a bigger fan of his mix-tapes but he still has talent and while this is more pop oriented...I like it.

7.  Josh Garrels - Love & War & The Sea In Between



From Portland, Mr.Garrels signs songs as if he were an old sailor or a pioneer...the songs seem to come from another time period. With influences from the past there are definitely influences from the present with sounds of hip-hop, Jose Gonzales and Dispatch. I am pretty sure he is a Christian singer/songwriter but don’t let that turn you off, the music is good. Oh yeah, you can download the album for free at his website...http://www.joshgarrels.com/

6.  TV on the Radio - Nine Types of Light



Nine Types of Light could have been part two of their album “Dear Science,” as the sound is so similar but that is fine with me. They have a good thing going. I agree with Tanner about Tunde Adebimpe, his voice is awesome.

5.  Bon Iver - Bon Iver


BON IVER "Holocene" from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.



I have listened to this album so many times...this is one of my favorite albums to listen to while reading (total humblebrag, I am one of those that likes to read books!) I mentioned before that I never really know what he is singing about or even the lyrics but his voice blends perfectly with the music. I also am a huge fan of his cover of Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me”

4/5  Blue Scholars - Cinemetropolis






I can't believe I didn't have this on my list...I have worked on this list for a couple of days and I forgot that this album came out this year...DAMNIT!  Blue Scholars are the godfathers of modern 206 hip-hop.  They have led the way for people like Macklemore, Fresh Espresso, Mad Rad, etc.  Sabzi's production has continued to grow and his use of samples seems to be less and less.  While Blue Scholars have opened doors for many other local hip-hop artists they are certainly not above being influenced by their peers.  This album has some of the same synthesizer sounds that Mad Rad uses.  Prometheus Brown and Sabzi sound best when working together.  Great music.

4.  Foster the People - Torches



Hipster pop! This album is fun even if it is extremely trendy. I agree with Tanner a bit that I could look back on this album and like it more for sentimental reasons in the future. I have probably listened to this album more than any other though over the year.

3.  Jason Isbell - Here We Rest



A great great album...Jason Isbell is a fantastic songwriter who has really come into his own since leaving the Drive-By Truckers. This is definitely his best album yet (he has made a total of three). He is a great guitarist but has put that aside on this album and put his energies into the writing and the overall song, not just one instrument. Fantastic stuff. His video for Alabama Pines is kind of depressing though...

2.  Mayer Hawthorne - How Do You Do





Mr. Cohen makes music that is heavily influenced by The Temptations, Hall & Oats and Percy Sledge (to name a few, the list could go on and on). While being influenced by such classic artists one can also hear the modern influences of hip-hop. From start to finish this album is just good music. If there was one song that played everytime I walked into a room it would be “Henny and Gingerale.”

1.  Ryan Adams - Ashes and Fire





The peak of 2011! Going back to his beginnings and away from his Love is Hell/Rock n Roll period Mr.Adams hardly uses an electric guitar and keeps the music simple. Ryan Adams is like Jason Isbell, a brilliant songwriter. This album focuses on the songwriting...some songs sound a bit like Bob Dylan (but thank goodness Ryan Adams’ voice doesn’t sound like Dylan) but they are definitely all Ryan Adams. A great album from start to finish and the best of 2011.

If you disagree with me on any of these you are wrong.

Nathan's Top 10

We have a guest writer! My brother, Nathan, has written his top ten.

10a. Kate Bush – 50 Words for Snow – A very wintery, stark feeling album (thank you title), this album came to me from a wonderful woman that knows her tunes. I had not listened to Kate Bush in some time but was very pleased to be graced with her sound again. Beautiful voice and fragile piano that comes through on “Snowflake,” “Misty,” “Among Angels” and “50 Words for Snow.”

10. Drake - Take Care - Say whatever you want about him being pop or sell-out or anything else questioning his street cred. The kid's got talent and puts out some good tunes. I have listened to this album a lot since it came out with massive guilty pleasure songs like "Take Care," "Crew Love," "Underground Kings," and "Lord Knows." The guy is a bit moody but I find him to be compelling and fascinating. Great album that covers the spectrum from party anthems to songs of depth and intelligence.

9. Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears – These guys straight do it right. Wonderful soulful bluesy rock. Grab your lady, pour some wine or whiskey, kick off your shoes and work clothes, slide on some jeans and a t-shirt and meet me in the kitchen for some dancing and wriggling ‘cause Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears are making me move…. “Booty City,” “Livin’ In The Jungle,” “She’s So Scandalous” (yeah!) and “Mustang Ranch” get things rolling. There is some R.L. Burnside influence here so if you like that, pard’na give this some album some loving.

8. Beastie Boys – Hot Sauce Committee Part 2 – I have to admit, I’m not the biggest or most hard-core Beastie Boys fan. I’ve always appreciated them but can’t remember ever just looooving them. I do remember Licensed to Ill when it first came out and rocking to it in Middle School – yes, Middle School. That was a great album, same with Paul’s Boutique (underrated even) but after that I would buy the album out of sentimental feelings or worse, wanting to talk myself into liking the albums. Don’t get me wrong, there are some tracks from Check Your Head, Ill Communication, etc. that I still liked but never the complete album until…Hot Sauce Committee Part 2. This album is chalk full of goodies, “Too Many Rappers” (w/ Nas), “Make Some Noise” (great way to start an album with the Let Me Clear My Throat feel to it) and the incredible “Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win.” The whole project feels like these guys did what every good artist should do. Don’t make music for what is the trend or what they think someone wants to here – make what you, the artist, would love to kick it to. This is that kind of album and it shows.

7. Lupe Fiasco – Lasers – I have been saying that this guy could become one of the very best hip-hop artists of all time with what he has been putting out. “Lasers” continues that ascent. Exceptional flow and bounce, stellar word play and lyrics and fantastic music/beats. What does that all mean together? A great mother-f*cking album. The only criticism is how many guest spots he allows as he can carry things by himself (although I love it when he pairs up with Matthew Santos like on “Shining Down”). But again the album works with some of my favorites being: “Break the Chain,” “Letting Go,” “Words I Never Said,” “Conflict Diamonds,” and “Coming Up.”

6. Radiohead – King of Limbs – I am a bit of a sucker for these guys, I have to come clean about that. I tend to think that about 50% of their music is good, 30% is very good, 15% being genius level and then 5% being bat-shit out there that I don’t get. This album personifies my ratio for me – particularly if you add the bonus songs of “Supercollider” and “The Butcher.” “Little By Little,” “Lotus Flower” (genius), “Separator” and “Morning Mr Magpie” all hit the right notes for me. They are the type of music that can float in the background as you work or relax or if you want to turn it up and dial in your own focus to the music it brings you in.

5. City and Colour – Little Hell – I discovered Austin Green (he didn’t want to call himself the Austin Green Band so decided on City (Austin) and Colour (Green)) a few years ago (check out “What Makes a Man?” – I listened to that as I was going through my divorce - ugh) and this fella shoots right to your core. “Grand Optimist” – “I fear I’m dying from complications…complications due to things that I’ve left undone…that all my debts will be left unpaid…then there’s my father…he’s always looking on the bright side…saying things like ‘son, life just ain’t that hard’…he is the grand optimist…I am the world’s poor pessimist…I guess I take after my mother…now the wound has begun to turn…another lesson that has gone unlearned…but this is not a cry for pity or for sympathy…” Really beautiful but haunting. My other favorites are “Little Hell,” “O’ Sister,” and “Weightless (Demo)” – pretty incredible poetry.

4. Ryan Adams – Ashes & Fire – Much like Adele, I believe everything this dude sings. I like him with the Cardinals and all but I much prefer his slowed down and quieter stuff, like this album… “Come Home,” “Do I Wait,” “Save Me” and “Star Sign” work my heart over.

3. Adele – 21 – Man….this girl has one of the most incredible voices of all time. Because of this album, I got into an incredible kick of similar music dusting off Janis, Amy (R.I.P.), Aretha and Sharon King to name a few. With all these artists there is the core ingredient prevalent – truth. You believe what these women sing and it connects on such a guttural level that your soul is moved to tears. Now, that may sound like some corny-ass, Hallmark lines but I distinctly remember a moment driving alone on the Big Island of Hawaii (I made a deep spiritual connection with that place – more on that some other time maybe) this year along a winding mountain road feeling the weight of the world on my shoulders listening to “Turning Tables” and crying uncontrollably as I felt the defiance and strength rising back out of her anguish and frustration. I got it. And then you throw on “Set Fire to the Rain,” “Someone Like You” and “Rumour Has It”? Incredible album. But wait, then you add “Rolling In The Deep” on top of those tracks?? Near perfect album. That song can never get overplayed to me. Perfect song. I get it.

1a. TV on the Radio – Nine Types of Light – Love, love, love this band. If you don’t get em at first, don’t fret. Just listen again. ‘Cause these Brooklyn based cats are on to something. Incredible soul, incredible rock-ishness, incredible feel. “Every lover on a mission, shift your known position, into the light…” – “Second Song.” Listen intently to “Will Do” (“a heart doesn’t play by rules and love has its own demands…”) and “Troubles” (“despite all the heartache it brings…my love is a sure-fire thing…”) as well as other great songs like “You,” “New Cannonball Blues” (love the edge to it) and “Keep Your Heart.” I think these guys are genius and this album is a gem in their crown.

1. The Black Keys – El Camino – I don’t care how new this album is (three days) – this is a perfect rock-n-roll album. How these two dudes (JUST TWO GUYS) make such an incredibly full and strong sound is mind-boggling (go see them in concert – filthy (aka really good) show). The only complaint you can say about these fellas is that their albums sound pretty similar to one another. That may be true but if their sound is f*cking fabulous bluesy/rock then why change that??? “Lonely Boy,” “Little Black Submarines” (listen to that song explode!), “Money Maker,” “Mind Eraser” and “Hell of a Season” have received instant heavy rotation on this guys playlists! Perfect album to come at a perfect time. All hail the Black Keys!

Tanner's Top Ten Albums of 2011

We're back! In one of our few recurring installments, Danny, Stefan and I will share our top ten albums of the year. I really enjoyed a lot of albums this year (as you will see) but these were my favorites:

10. Lykke Li – Wounded Rhymes (2/28)

Stefan introduced me to the earlier Lykke Li album, and I really enjoyed it, though it was a little to “cute” for lack of a better word. This album, which I first heard in its entirety on XM radio on a long road trip, is more mature and serious, and even has some hints of darkness. I really enjoy the Icelandic drums and unique rhythmic percussion of Lykke Li, and adding this extra depth to her catchiness made this album especially good for me.

9. Wilco – The Whole Love (9/27)

Wilco had been getting boring to me, (although I never dislike anything they do) but their latest ablum blew me away. They upped the tempo and aimed for more of an alternative (as opposed to their typical Americana) sound, and made it work really well. It’s definitely my favorite album of theirs since 2000’s Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, which is one of my all time faves.

8. TV on the Radio – Nine Types of Light (4/12)

A – I really like the lead singer ‘s (Tunde Adebimpe) voice, either when he’s singing normal or falsetto. B – Sometimes I can get lost in the layers of instruments they use when I’m listening casually, but if I have headphones in or if I make it a point to really pay attention the songs only get better and better. C – The band made videos for all ten songs on the album and the videos run together to make one 60 minute film. It’s pretty awesome, and I suggest you check out at least some of it.

7. Lupe Fiasco – Lasers (3/8)

This is my favorite album of 2011 that you can hear on top-40 stations. I think Lupe is a great pop-rapper and his message always seems more socially conscious and less hypocritical than most of todays’ more popular similar artists (like Kayne, Drake, Lil Wayne, and BoB to name four). Also, this album gets bonus points for being played NON STOP at the Siesta Key chateau in April for a week and not making my stomach turn eight months later.

6. Death Cab for Cutie – Codes and Keys (5/31)

I overplayed this album so I had to take a break from it, but listening to it now there are four A+ songs on it (Codes and Keys, Doors Unlocked and Open, You are a Tourist, and Underneath the Sycamore) and the rest of the album are solid Bs. I like that Death Cab took a step back and mellowed out a bit compared to the last album, but they can still inexplicably create energy on even some of their more laid back songs. I think the rhythm section doesn’t get enough credit for staying in the background while still keeping songs sung by Ben Gibbard from being boring.

5. Iron and Wine - Kiss Each Other Clean (1/25)

It was tough making this album number five on my list because it is SO GOOD. From a straight song-writing aspect, Iron & Wine (I assume the dude is Iron and his sister is Wine) are fantastic, and this album is particularly good because they used the studio to create an entirely different sound than what we are used to out of them. My one quibble is that this album would have been EPIC if they would have included acoustic versions of all the tracks, so the loyal fans could get a little of the classic Iron and Wine sound. Please listen to the studio version of one of the best songs on the album, followed by the acoustic version to see what I mean.

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Acoustic:

4. Fleet Foxes – Helplessness Blues (5/3)

When I first listened to this album I was floored, and it is still as good on the thirtieth listen as it is on the first. I really liked how there seemed to be little flaws in some of the harmonies and instrument pitches to make it sound organic, and then I read that they would re-do takes that were too good because they wanted the album to sound like a bunch of guys singing around a camp fire instead of a men’s choir. That creative choice really made the album, because I could definitely see a world where these songs would be too polished out of the studio and ruin the heartiness of Fleet Foxes’ sound. I could see looking back in five years and thinking that this was the best album of 2011, but it doesn’t encapsulate the year for me like the top 3 do.

3. Childish Gambino – Camp (11/15)

I think the main reason I love this album so much is that I was really excited for it and it exceeded my expectations. Donald’s lyrics are amazing, and the production is way better than I thought it would be. It seems like he made a conscious effort to showcase his versatility, with the aggression of “Bonfire,” the melody of “Heartbeat” (he sings his own hooks) and the soul spoken word of the outro. Donald does rap about bitches and pussy too much, but he awknowledges this and his elegantly written spoken word autobiographical story that concludes the album gives us some insight as to why he has this attitude. At any rate, you don’t have to get over analytical to enjoy these lyrics (try to read them while watching the video):

Okay, it's Childish Gambino, homegirl drop it like the NASDAQ
Move white girls like there's coke up my asscrack
Move black girls cause, man, fuck it, I'll do either
I love pussy, I love bitches, dude, I should be runnin' PETA
In Adidas, with some short shorts, B-O-O all over me
My green is where it's supposed to be, your green is in my grocery
This Asian dude, I stole his girl, and now he got that Kogi beef
My dick is like an accent mark, it's all about the over Es
Hot like a parked car
I sound weird like nigga with hard R
Fly like the logo on my cousin's 440
Eatin' Oreos like these white girls that blow me
Vodka for my ladies, whiskey for a grown man
Hangin' in the islands, lookin' for Earl like Toejam
I made the beat retarded, so I'm callin' it a slow jam
Butcher and I know it, man, kill beef, go H.A.M.
These rappers are afraid of him
Cause I'm a beast, bitch, Gir, Invader Zim
Gambino is a call girl, fuck you, pay me
Brand new whip for these niggas like slavery
They told me I was awful man, that shit did not phase me
Tell me how I suck again, my memory is hazy
"You're my favorite rapper, now" Yeah, dude, I better be
Or you can fuckin' kiss my ass, Human Centipede
You wanna see my girl? I ain't that dumb
You wanna see my girl? Check Maxim
"Man, why does every black actor gotta rap some?"
I don't know, all I know is I'm the best one

2. Foster the People – Torches (5/23)

This will be the album I think about when I think of 2011. Admittedly, like everyone else, I downloaded it because “Pumped Up Kicks” was so damn catchy. But then I pleased to find that it is arguably the fourth or fifth best song on the album (I think “Waste” and “Helena Beat” are certainly better, and an argument could be made for “Call It What You Want and “Houdini”). I’m now a big fan, but I wouldn’t be surprised if I look back at this one and like it mostly for sentimental reasons instead of actual quality of songs (similar to how I look at 2003’s Outkast Speakerboxx/Love Below album now).

1. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – Here We Rest (4/12)

So good. I never thought that I would like Jason Isbell better after leaving Drive-By Truckers, but this album confirmed it.

And a bonus version of my favorite song ever (not on the album, but still. Amaze-balls.):



SINGLE OF THE YEAR:

Radiohead – Lotus Flower



COVER OF THE YEAR:

Drive-By Truckers - Everybody Needs Love

It was nice to see (hear?) that Radiohead and DBT (my two favorite all time bands) were still able to knock my socks of.

Honorable Mention Albums (in release date order):

Drive-By Truckers – Go-Go Boots (2/14)

Radiohead – The King of Limbs (2/18)

Adele – 21 (2/22)

The Strokes – Angles (3/22)

Arctic Monkeys – Suck it and See (6/6)

City and Colour – Little Hell (6/7)

The War on Drugs – Slave Ambient (8/16)

The Kooks – Junk of the Heart (9/12)

Das Racist – Relax (9/13)

Ryan Adams – Ashes & Fire (10/11)

Wale – Ambition (11/1)

The Black Keys – El Camino (12/6)

That's it! Stefan and Danny (and James?) will do theirs soon I bet.

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Timescaaaaaaaape!

So iiiiiiiiintense! Does look really cool though.

TimeScapes 4K from Tom Lowe on Vimeo.

Beer in Space

From the makers of this film...

On May 27th, 2011 Natty Light officially became The First Beer In Space.
Two of Natty Lights Facebook fans, Danny and Rich, came to us with an epic idea to make Natty the first beer in space. We said go for it, just let us know when ya shoot it off! Natty Light helped make their dream a reality, by offering to support their efforts on Natty's Facebook page. The spacecraft was named the Aluminum Fullcan by Natty's Facebook Fans (submitted by Kel Thomas).

Natty Light First Beer In Space: The Plan (video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2W1EnWQaLg

The spacecraft was launched via weather balloon. The ascent took about 2hrs rising to an altitude of 90,000ft+. The Aluminum Fullcan spacecraft landed 60 miles from the launch site and took Danny and Rich 2hrs to locate by gps (due to the rural area of the landing that offered poor reception). The event was a complete success and Natty Light officially became The First Beer In Space (edge of space)...what we like to call the Nattmosphere!

The spacecraft was composed of a styrofoam cooler carrying the first beer (full beer) in space on board, a gps tracking device, an HD video camera pointed at another (empty) can on the outside of the ship (It's the can you see in frame).

Got an epic idea for Natty? Post it on the wall. If we like it, who knows maybe we'll make your next Natty adventure a reality! http://www.facebook.com/NattyLight

Special Thanks from Natty Nation goes out to Danny B. and Rich T. you dudes are awesome!!

(For Clarification: This event took place on May 27th, with clearance and approval from the FAA. The documented footage was posted on-line November 18th)

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