The Hear Festival Sampler 2011 is a fantastic collection of tracks that showcase the diverse and exciting talent that was on display at the Hear Festival that year. Featuring a wide range of genres, from indie rock to electronic, the album is a great representation of the festival's eclectic lineup.
The album kicks off with the upbeat and catchy "Crazy" by the band The Dodos, setting the tone for what's to come. Other standout tracks include "Undertow" by Warpaint, which features haunting vocals and a hypnotic beat, and "In the Grace of Your Love" by The Rapture, a danceable track with an infectious chorus.
One of the strengths of the album is its ability to shift seamlessly between different genres and moods. For example, the dreamy and atmospheric "Halcyon" by Glasser is followed by the high-energy electro-pop of "Whip It" by MNDR.