LoveLand, the now-posthumous project of local music John Spalding has, is set to release its album The Beautiful Truth on Tuesday, February 17 on Tigre Blanco Records.

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TIG staffers are a lot like you -- coming up with our list of faves for the year is a fun and gripping process. After comparing/contrasting/debating our individual favorites, we figured the sum of our imaginary parts would make for an interesting list.

While ChrisB and Keenan, among other things, brought in the power-pop elements,  Chris Estey stood by the smartie subtle elements of this year's Northwest offerings. Imaginary liz, as usual, loved the lo-fi and indie-pop songs, while imaginary dana spent much of the year obessed with Throw the the Statue and of course, the Fleet Foxes. And nearly all of us agreed that the Saturday Knights album was a force to be reckoned with. Here's our our staff votes tallied up...

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When the local legend John Spalding died last month of cancer, a foundation was set up in his name to provide some support for his wife following his passing. Several shows have been set up to raise money for Mrs. Spalding.

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The Sad, Beautiful Story Behind LoveLand's "The Beautiful Truth"

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