In any other year, Kumquat...
Well, thanks for your indulgence, Seagulls' fans; all the best for 2013 and beyond. I leave you with undoubtedly the finest single released this year. Just as well it's holiday time because it's the NSFW...
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It's the only song I can't find a video for. A Spotify link will have to suffice:
The Mirraz - E-miんの歌 (e-min no uta): http://open.spotify.com/track/115DRbRj7BYihidt7gKLZE
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Not generally the sort of thing I'd listen to but this track really got under my skin this year: