Band of Horses have found themselves on several top 10 lists:  they’ve had the top ten record in the U.S. with Infinite Arms, Cease To Begin was on at least a couple top ten lists of 2007, and I know without a doubt that they are in many fans’ personal top ten lists of favorite bands.

Now they can add another notch to their proverbial belt with yet another appearance on a top ten list, albeit a slightly more novel one:  best beards.

Recently, discosalt.com compiled a list of the top ten best beards in indie rock, and not one but two members of Band of Horses appeared on that list.  Tyler Ramsey ranked number two (bested only by Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros), and Ben Bridwell came in at position number six.

Now, maybe I’m a little more enamored with the idea of making an appearance on a “best beard” list than the typical music fan, but understand that I have tried more than once in my adult life to grow a proper beard, only to learn that, by some twist of genetic fate, the hair on my neck doesn’t connect to the hair on my upper lip.  As a result, I am left sporting a comparably weak goatee…

So, from me to the guys, congratulations on your man-manes making the list.

And to everyone out there, hope you’re all having a wonderful day!