#20 |
Calvin Harris
18 Months |
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Best Song: Sweet Nothing (feat. Florence Welch) *
Opening my top 20 albums is 18 Months by Calvin, I gotta admit, I was slightly disappointed by this at first considering we already had like half the album before the official release and the tracks that were left just didn't live up to the singles released. But after a few spins it really grew on me, as much as I would rather Calvin done more singing on the album, the features didn't do a bad job and his production was top notch too |
#19 |
Cassadee Pope
Cassadee Pope |
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Best Song: Told You So
I''ve never watched the Voice US in my whole life, but i've been told that Cassadee has been a contestant on it, and as sad as I am that she isn't with Hey Monday anymore, her solo EP is absolutely perfection. It may only be four songs long, but all four pack a serious punch. And if this is the standard of material she will be releasing she betta hurry up with that debut album |
#18 |
Frank + Derol
Frank + Derol |
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Best Song: Barely Love You Too *
One of my favourite discoveries this year. Apparently Miley Cyrus's sister is in this group. I can't remember and nor do I care anymore because they are absolutely stunning on their own. Barely Love You Too was my anthem earlier this year. I love how their music isn't overproduced and their vocals aren't overpowering, but is still fun to listen to and enjoy |
#17 |
One Direction
Take Me Home |
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Best Song: Rock Me *
I don't know what I was expecting with this one, I thought Up All Night was a decent first effort, but I wasn't really feeling it, and when the mess that was Live While We're Young came out I just assumed that this would be UAN 2.0. But I was wrong, I really like how the album sounds slightly more mature, while still retaining their style. My only problem with the album (and Up All Night for that matter) is that nearly every song is about how they love this girl. I mean, it would be nice to switch it up every now and again and sing about something else every now and again, wouldn't it? |