Member Since: 5/17/2009
Posts: 18,731
|
Quote:
Originally posted by jongshic
Did your faves make the list? |
Yes
Quote:
|
Paramore's self-titled fourth studio album was their first without former members Josh and Zac Farro, who left acrimoniously in 2010. But all's well that ends well, considering the LP became the band's first No. 1 debut. The Tennessee band, long a leader in the pop-punk genre, took a lot of risks on Paramore, ditching a bit of the "punk" to explore the "pop," especially on songs like "Ain't It Fun," "Still Into You" and "Hate to See Your Heart Break." "The self-titled aspect of the [album] is definitely a statement," frontwoman Hayley Williams told radio.com. "I feel like it's not only reintroducing the band to the world, but even to ourselves ... By the end of it, it felt like we're a new band."
|
Quote:
|
Thank goodness at least somebody out there gave Sara Bareilles the recognition she deserves for this stellar album. It's a shame that the whole "Brave" vs. "Roar" debate overshadowed what should've been the real discussion—that The Blessed Unrest is grossly underrated. Bareilles might seem ideal for bubbly adult contemporary hits, but the 34-year-old veteran shines most brightly on sorrowful, swelling piano ballads like "1000 Times" and the heart-wrenching "Manhattan," arguably the album's most notable tracks. But those seeking something more uplifting and light can spin "Chasing the Sun" or the ridiculously cute "I Choose You," which surely ended up on hundreds of wedding playlists. Whether you're lamenting a relationship gone wrong or feeling giddy about a new one, you'll find something to love on The Blessed Unrest.
|
Quote:
|
From dominating pop charts worldwide with "Royals" to scoring four Grammy nominations, to hanging out with new friends like Taylor Swift, 2013 has been a huge year for Lorde. And she completely deserves it, as Pure Heroine has some of the smartest songwriting this year. The wistful, confessional "Buzzcut Season" makes me wish I had a car (and a license) so I could sing along on a late-night drive with an old friend, while tracks like "Tennis Court" and "White Teeth Teens" rival—or even trump—Lorde's ubiquitous first single.
|
|
|
|
|
two of my fave groups performing one of my fave songs this year
Flyers is such a cute lil' bop.
