***** ***** The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 • Various Artists RELEASED: November 17, 2014 FORMAT: Soundtrack GENRE: Various
I had no interest in 'The Hunger Games' film, but the soundtrack, sure why not? It has a lot of artists that I liked so there was no way I would miss out on this. There's a lot of albums out there that I did not get a chance to listen to or finish but don't take that as a default, this is a good soundtrack nevertheless.
***** ***** Cilvia Demo • Isaiah Rashad RELEASED: January 28, 2014 FORMAT: EP GENRE: Rap
Following the releases of Kendrick Lamar, SchoolBoy Q and even sZa, Isaiah Rashad had a lot of shoes to fill when it was his turn on the line-up to release an album. I say he did his thing despite not having commercial success and very little buzz surrounding the album. A solid cloud-rap debut proving that he has something to say.
***** ***** Kitten • Kitten RELEASED: June 24, 2014 FORMAT: LP GENRE: Synthpop, Alternative
I've been a fan since 2010 and finally the band has released a proper debut album. Way to show that sucker how it's done with this '80s influenced dance and synth pop driven record. I just wish it could have more staying power for me to continue to play it throughout the rest of the year.
40. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 • Various Artists
39. Wonder Where We Land • SBTRKT
38. Cilvia Demo • Isaiah Rashad
37. FOOD • Kelis
36. Seeds • TV On The Radio
35. Kitten • Kitten
Solid set!!! Love the Kitten standout tracks despite never listening in full, "Meltdown" is a sound I'm dying for Lorde to further develop, and Isaiah/TVotR were both solid. Glad to see Food here!!!
There is one song in your close calls that is very near & dear to me, but I won't reveal which to avoid spoilers for my own countdown. And yes @ Mockingjay. Wish all soundtracks could be like that one!
Great set! I loved the Mockingjay soundtrack a lot and I'm happy to see Seeds, Wonder Where We Land and Cilvia Demo too. I almost included Isaiah for my list but swapped him out at the end.
Also re: Mockingjay, your top three picks were exactly my top three picks too