Willis Earl Beal’s Best of 2012

Willis Earl Beal @ Pitchfork Fest 2012 (more by Fred Pessaro)

Chicago eccentric Willis Earl Beal, currently on tour in Australia, gave Pitchfork his 'Best of 2012'. Sadly it includes a place he'd like to move. Not surprisingly it includes a note about him doing what he wants. It also notes he recently got married. Congrats Willis! Check out his full list below...

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Willis Earl Beal's Best of 2012

Getting married to my wife, Jessica: Best choice I've made in a while.

Joining up with Hot Charity/XL Recordings: I got to give it to them, they said they would let me do what I want, and they really do let me do what I want.

Chapulines (fried grasshoppers): Tried these in Spanish Harlem, they're as good as they sound.

Hog Head Souse: Pretty much speaks for itself.

Hash muffins: Definitely speaks for itself.

Portugal: Wow.

Haldern, Germany: Great crowd, can't wait to go back.

Lancaster, California: I would move here and stay forever.

The film Holy Motors: If you haven't seen it, you should.

My golden Italian Mask: It may or may not make an appearance on tour in 2013.
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